What type of ATF - Subaru Outback

pjk79 · 01-03-2013, 11:38 AM

OK all, I know there are other posts on this I have spend about an hour reading them. I have an 07 Outback with a non turbo 2.5 and do a little towing, so I want to change my fluid and filter but am not sure what type to use. Thanks in advance for the help.

plain OM · 01-03-2013, 11:53 AM

Your 07 4-speed automatic requires Subaru ATF-Type HP, or an equivalent (although as far as I know there are no confirmed equivalents being marketed in North America). Also, the spin-on filter AT that Subaru uses is unique. It isn't changed often, but no aftermarket filter, even ones listed as fitting, are the same.

rasterman · 01-03-2013, 12:16 PM

Yeah, I say you can't go wrong with the Subaru HP juice for that model.

pjk79 · 01-03-2013, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys, this is on my list of things to get done to the car before spring.

TooSlick · 01-03-2013, 01:24 PM

Amsoils 100% synthetic ATF works fine in this application. I ran it in my 2006 Outback with the four speed transmission and shifting was very smooth and consistent.

Draining the pan using the plug removes approximately four quarts of fluid. However it's best to measure how much drains out if you don't want to go through the process of getting the fluid level correct.

TS

**AWDFTW** · 01-03-2013, 09:13 PM

Subaru ATF-HP. Whatever you do, don't put Dex III in it. Your trans won't be happy with you.

01-03-2013, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
pjk79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What type of ATF OK all, I know there are other posts on this I have spend about an hour reading them. I have an 07 Outback with a non turbo 2.5 and do a little towing, so I want to change my fluid and filter but am not sure what type to use. Thanks in advance for the help.

01-03-2013, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,082 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru ATF-HP. Whatever you do, don't put Dex III in it. Your trans won't be happy with you. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 128,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

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01-03-2013, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
plain OM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nepean ON Canada Car: 07 OBW 2.5i Touring (SE) D-4AT Posts: 7,049 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Your 07 4-speed automatic requires Subaru ATF-Type HP, or an equivalent (although as far as I know there are no confirmed equivalents being marketed in North America). Also, the spin-on filter AT that Subaru uses is unique. It isn't changed often, but no aftermarket filter, even ones listed as fitting, are the same.

01-03-2013, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
rasterman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Car: 2006 Outback XT Limited Posts: 2,836 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I say you can't go wrong with the Subaru HP juice for that model.

01-03-2013, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
pjk79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, this is on my list of things to get done to the car before spring.

01-03-2013, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
TooSlick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: 2006 Outback/ non-turbo, auto Posts: 280 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amsoils 100% synthetic ATF works fine in this application. I ran it in my 2006 Outback with the four speed transmission and shifting was very smooth and consistent. Draining the pan using the plug removes approximately four quarts of fluid. However it's best to measure how much drains out if you don't want to go through the process of getting the fluid level correct. TS

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