1. Recommended Materials SA05678
A: RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
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1. GENERAL SA05678G2201
To insure the best performance, always use the specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or that of equivalent quality.
2. FUEL
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Always use a 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 operation of the engine and fuel injection system. Use the specified gasoline to correct performance.
- Unleaded gasoline
Use unleaded gasoline and not leaded gasoline on vehicles with catalytic converter installed to reduce air pollution. Using leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter.
- Leaded gasoline
On vehicles without catalytic converter, use gasoline with an octane value of 90 RON or higher.
3. LUBRICANTS
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Use either the lubricants in the table below or equivalent lubricants. See the table below to choose the correct SAE viscosity.
4. FLUID SA05678G2204
Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
Fluid |
Recommended |
Alternative |
Remarks |
Automatic transmission fluid |
DEXRON III |
- |
|
Power steering fluid |
DEXRON III |
- |
|
Brake fluid |
FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 |
FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 |
|
Clutch fluid |
FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 |
FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 |
5. COOLANT SA05678G2205
Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.
Coolant |
Recommended |
Item number |
Alternative |
Coolant |
SUBARU coolant |
000016218 |
None |
Water for dilution |
Distilled water |
- |
Tap water |
The table below shows the ratio of coolant to distilled water.
Coolant Specifications |
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Lowest anticipated atmospheric temperature |
SUBARU coolant-to-*water ratio (Volume) % |
Specification gravity |
Freezing point |
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at 10°C (50°F) |
at 20°C (68°F) |
at 30°C (86°F) |
at 40°C (104°F) |
at 50°C (122°F) |
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Above -30°C (-22T) |
50 - 50 |
1.084 |
1.079 |
1.074 |
1.068 |
1.062 |
-36°C (-33°F) |
Above -15°C (5°F) |
30 - 70 |
1.050 |
1.049 |
1.042 |
1.037 |
1.032 |
-16°C (3°F) |
*: It is recommended that distilled water be used.
6. REFRIGERANT
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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 and DENSO OIL 9.
Air conditioner |
Recommended |
Item number |
Alternative |
Refrigerant |
HFC134a |
- |
None |
Compressor oil |
ZXL200PG |
- |
None |
7. GREASE
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Use the grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.
Grease |
Application point |
Recommended |
Item number |
Alternative |
Supplementary lubricants |
- O2 sensor - Bolts, etc. |
SUBARU CRC |
004301003 |
- |
Grease |
MT main shaft |
FX clutch grease |
000040901 |
- |
Clutch master cylinder push rod |
Slicolube G-40M |
004404003 |
- |
|
- Steering shaft bearing - Gear shift bush |
SUNLIGHT2 |
003602010 |
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Steering gear box |
Valiant grease M-2 |
003608001 |
- |
|
Disc brake |
Niglube RX-2 |
003606000 or 725191040 |
- |
|
Drum brake |
Molykote No. 7439 |
72519460 |
- |
|
- Brake pad - Brake shoe |
Molykote AS-880N |
26298AC000 |
- |
|
Front axle SFJ |
SSG-6003 |
28093TA000 |
- |
|
Front BJ |
NTG2218 |
28093AA000 |
- |
|
Rear axle BJ |
Molykote No. 272 |
723223010 |
- |
|
Rear axle EBJ (Turbo-model) |
NTG2218 |
28093AA000 |
- |
|
Rear axle DOJ |
VU-3A702 |
23223GA050 |
- |
|
- Control cable - Throttle linkage - Water pump - Door latch - Door striker |
Slicolube G-30M |
004404002 |
8. ADHESIVES
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Use the adhesives shown in the table below, or equivalent.
Adhesive |
Application point |
Recommended |
Item number |
Alternative |
Adhesive |
Windshield and body |
Essex Chemical Crop's Ure-thane E |
- |
Sunstar 580 |
Weatherstrip, rubber parts |
Cemedine 5430L |
- |
3M's EC-1770 EC-1368 |
|
Soft vinyl |
Cemedine 540 |
- |
3M's EC-776 EC-847 or EC-1022 (Spray type) |
|
Momentary sealant |
Cemedine 3000 RS-300 |
- |
Armstrong's Eastman 910 |
9. SEAL MATERIAL
Use seal material shown in the table below, or equivalent.
Seal material |
Application point |
Recommended |
Item number |
Alternative |
Engine case |
Three Bond 1215B |
004403007 |
Dow Corning's No. 7038 |
|
Transmission |
Three Bond 1217B |
K0877YA020 |
- |
|
Rear differential |
Three Bond 1324 |
004403042 |
- |
|
Rear differential |
Three Bond 1105 |
004403010 |
Dow Corning's No. 7038 |
|
Weatherstrip |
Starcalking B-33A |
000018901 |
Butyl Rubber sealant |
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Steering adjusting screw |
Three Bond 1102 |
004403006 |
- |
|
SOHC cam cap |
Three Bond 1280B |
K0877YA018 |
- |