2016 Subaru WRX transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs
GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2016 Subaru WRX uses the TR690 CVT transmission, which holds 13.1 quarts of fluid as a total fill.
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Key takeaways
- Transmission: TR690 CVT transmission, 13.1 qt total fill.
- Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
- Brake fluid grade: read it off the reservoir cap.
- Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.
| Engine | Transmission | Total fill | Fluid spec | Brake fluid | Gear oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | TR690 CVT | 13.1 qt | per owner's manual | see reservoir cap | rear GL-5 75W-90 0.85 qt front GL-5 80W-90 1.48 qt |
Fluids for the 2016 Subaru WRX
Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.
CVT fluidYou need about 14 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps
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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.