Fluid; Coolant; Refrigerant; Grease - Subaru Forester 2003 Service Manual

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
(˚C) –30
–22
(˚F)

4. FLUID

Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Brake fluid
Clutch fluid

5. COOLANT

Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.
Coolant
Coolant
Water for dilution

6. REFRIGERANT

Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants.
Also, do not use any air compressor oil except for ZXL200PG.
Air conditioner
Refrigerant
Compressor oil

7. GREASE

Use the grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.
Grease
Supplementary lubricants
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature SAE J300
Front differential (AT)
–20 –10
–4 14
Recommended
DEXRON III
DEXRON III
FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
Recommended
SUBARU coolant
Distilled water
Recommended
HFC134a
ZXL200PG
Application point
• O sensor
2
• Bolts, etc.
0
10
32 50
85W
80W
80W-90
Alternative
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FMVSS No. 116 DOT4
FMVSS No. 116 DOT4
Item number
000016218
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Item number
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Recommended
SUBARU CRC
RM-4
30
20
68
86
90
Remarks
Alternative
None
Tap water (Soft water)
Alternative
None
None
Item number
004301003
40
104
RM-00005
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Alternative
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