Automatic Transmission Fluid Amount Adjustment - Subaru April BRZ Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
6) Add fluid through the refill hole until the fluid flows out of the overflow tube.
CAUTION:
Slowly add the fluid. Adding the fluid rapidly can cause the fluid to hit internal parts and splash
around resulting in fluid flowing out of the refill hole.
7) Temporarily tighten the overflow plug.
8) Add the specified amount of fluid through the refill hole and temporarily tighten the refill plug.
Filling amount (reference):
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
NOTE:
If fluid flows out from the refill hole and you cannot fill with the specified amount when adding fluid through
the refill hole, perform the following procedures to circulate fluid until it reaches the oil passages in the trans-
mission and inside the torque converter.
(1) Temporarily tighten the refill plug.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Slowly move the shift lever from the P to M position, and shift again to the P position.
(4) Idle the engine for approximately 30 sec.
(5) Turn the key to IG OFF.

2. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AMOUNT ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:
• Perform procedures when the automatic transmission fluid is sufficiently cool.
• Always be sure to adjust the automatic transmission fluid amount when at the proper temperature
for oil amount inspection.
1) When using Subaru Select Monitor
(1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition to ON. (engine OFF)
(3) Turn off all parts effecting an electrical load such as air conditioner, audio and lights.
(4) Select {Work Support} on the «Transmission Diagnosis» screen of the Subaru Select Monitor. Select
{ATF level adjustment mode} on the «Work Support» screen of the Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE:
If the temperature is 42°C (107.6°F) or more, leave the vehicle in a cool location and restart procedures after
the ATF temperature has decreased.
(5) Increase the oil temperature by idling the engine while checking the ATF temperature from the Subaru
Select Monitor screen.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
PM-72
PM-00628