Legacy Outback VDC Wagon AWD F6-3.0L (2001)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
1. Drain ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) by removing drain plug after allowing the engine to cool for 3 to 4 hours.
CAUTION: Before starting work, cool off the engine well.
2. Reinstall drain plug after draining ATF, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
24.5 ± 2.0 Nm (2.5 ± 0.2 kg.m, 18.1 ± 1.4 ft.lb)
3. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II, IIE or III type automatic transmission fluid
Fluid capacity:
9.3(+0.3/-0) l (9.8(+0.3/-0) US qt, 8.2(+0.3/-0) Imp qt)
4. Run the vehicle until the ATF temperature rises to 60 to 80°C (140 to 176°F) and check the ATF level.
2. ATF FILTER
NOTE:
ATF filter is maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it has physically damaged or ATF leaked.