RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

1. GENERAL

To insure the best performance, always use the specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or a substitute of equivalent quality.

2. FUEL (GASOLINE ENGINE MODEL)

Always use gasoline of the same or higher octane value than specified in the owner’s manual. Ignoring the specifications below will result in damage or poor performance of engine and fuel injection system. Use the specified gasoline to correct performance.

• Unleaded gasoline

In order to reduce air pollution, use unleaded gasoline for the vehicle equipped with catalytic converter. Using leaded gasoline may damage the catalytic converter.

Model

Gasoline

Research octane value

Non-turbo

Unleaded

95 RON or more

90 RON or more *

Turbo

Unleaded

95 RON or more

*: For Australia

3. FUEL (DIESEL ENGINE MODEL)

Use diesel fuel meeting with the quality standard of EN590 (diesel fuel standard) or the equivalent. For use in wintertime, follow the instructions from local service station.

CAUTION:

• Do not use gasoline as it damages engine.

• Do not use biofuel.

• Do not use any additives including water removing agent.

4. LUBRICANTS

Use the lubricants shown in the table below, or equivalent. See the table below to choose the correct SAE viscosity.

CAUTION:

Do not use 0W-20 for 2.5 L model. Use of this oil may cause a malfunction in 2.5 L model.

Lubricant

Recommended materials

Alternative

API standard or ILSAC standard

ACEA standard

API standard

Engine oil (Gasoline engine model)

Choose oil suitable for the standard from the right.

SM

GF3, GF4 (with mark)

A1, A3 or A5

SL

Engine oil (Diesel engine model)

Choose oil suitable for the standard from the right.

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C2, C3

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Manual transmission oil

GL-5

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AT front differential gear oil

GL-5

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Rear differential gear oil

GL-5

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SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature

Engine oil (2.0 L DOHC Non-turbo model)

(1) 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50

(2) 5W-30, 5W-40

(3) 0W-20 Recommended

Engine oil (2.5 L SOHC model)

(1) 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50

(2) 5W-30 Recommended, 5W-40

Engine oil (2.5 L DOHC turbo model)

(1) 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50

(2) 5W-30 Recommended, 5W-40

Engine oil (Diesel engine model)

(1) 5W-30

Manual transmission oil, rear differential gear oil and AT front differential gear oil

5. FLUID

CAUTION:

• Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.

• Always use recommended or alternative products for the ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.

Fluid

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Automatic transmission fluid

SUBARU ATF

K0410Y0700

IDEMITSU: ATF HP

Power steering fluid

SUBARU ATF

K0410Y0700

DEXRON III

Brake fluid

FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

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FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

Clutch fluid

FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

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FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

6. COOLANT

Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.

Coolant

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Coolant

SUBARU SUPER COOLANT

(Concentrated type)

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Non-amine type

SUBARU SUPER COOLANT

(Diluted type)

K0670Y0001

Non-amine type

Water for dilution

Distilled water

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Tap water (Soft water)

7. REFRIGERANT

Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants. Also, do not use any compressor oil except for DH-PR.

Air conditioner

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Refrigerant

HFC134a

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None

Compressor oil

DH-PR

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None

8. GREASE

Use grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.

Grease

Application point

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Supplementary lubricants

Oxygen sensor

Spray type lubricant

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—

Grease

MT main shaft (Spline parts)

NICHIMOLY N-130

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—

Clutch master cylinder push rod

SILICONE GREASE G-40M

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• Gear shift lever

• Drive select lever (dual-range model)

• Clutch operating cylinder

• Clutch pedal

• Brake pedal

• Release bearing

• Select lever (except for shift lock parts)

NIGTIGHT LYW

No. 2 grease

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KOPR-KOTE

• MT main shaft (oil seal lip)

• Clutch release lever

KOPR-KOTE

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Select lever (shift lock parts)

Suncall

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• Door latch

• Door striker

SILICONE GREASE G-30M

004404002

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Steering gearbox (hydraulic power steering)

VALIANT GREASE M2

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ONE LUBER SG

Steering gearbox (electric power steering)

(rack with pinion)

Molywhite LS-G

—

—

Steering gearbox (electric power steering)

(boot and tie-rod installation parts)

ONE LUBER 2128

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—

Disc brake (lock pin, guide pin, piston boot)

Brake grease

(NIGLUBE RX-2)

000041000

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Between brake pad and shim

Molykote AS-880N

K0777YA010

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Brake pad clip

Molykote M7439

(Brake Grease 60G)

K0770YA000

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Front axle PTJ

NKG302

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• Rear axle BJ

• Rear axle EBJ

NKG106

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Rear axle DOJ

NKG205

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9. ADHESIVE

Use the adhesives shown in the table below, or equivalent.

Adhesive

Application point

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Adhesive

Windshield, rear quarter glass, rear gate glass, and body

Dow Automotive’s adhesive: Gurit-ESSEX Betaseal 1502 or equivalent

Glass primer: Betawipe VP 04604, Betaprime 5001

Paint surface primer: Betaprime 5402

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Lower end of rear gate molding

Cemedine 3000

(jelly type)

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Rearview mirror base

REPAIR KIT IN MR

65029FC000

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10. SEAL MATERIAL

Use the seal material shown in the table below, or equivalent.

Seal material

Application point

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Seal material

• MT transmission case

• Converter case

THREE BOND 1215

004403007

DOW CORNING No. 7038

• Cylinder block

• DOHC camshaft cap

• Oil pump

• SOHC camshaft cap

• Rocker cover (DOHC model)

• Engine oil pan

• Separator cover

THREE BOND 1217G

K0877Y0100

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Transmission oil pan (AT model)

THREE BOND 1217B

K0877YA020

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• Rear differential

• Engine oil pressure switch

• Connector (oil hose) (turbo model)

THREE BOND 1324

004403042

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• Rear differential

• Service hole plug

• PCV valve

THREE BOND 1105

004403010

DOW CORNING No. 7038

PCV valve (non-turbo model)

THREE BOND 1141

0029431100

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Steering adjusting screw (hydraulic power steering)

THREE BOND 1141

(Fuji bond D200G)

004403006

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Steering adjusting screw (screw part) (electric power steering)

SEAL END No. 22.

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• Front door (sealing cover)

• Rear door (sealing cover)

3M Butyl Rubber 8626

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Rear differential (side retainer bolt)

THREE BOND 1110B

K0879Y0020

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