What kind of ATF does Subaru use?

For automatic transmissions, Subaru recommends using Subaru ATF Idemitsu ATF hp “Dexron iii” type automatic transmission fluid. It is recommended to change Your transmission fluid every 80,000 miles.

What is the viscosity of ATF?

Mobil Type F ATF is not recommended for automatic transmissions in Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, American Motors, or any other cars requiring a Dexron-II, Dexron-IIE, Dexron-III or Mercon-approved fluid, or for those Ford products requiring an M2C 138CJ (Type CJ) fluid or an M2C 166H (Type H) fluid.

What is HP transmission fluid?

Mobil 1™ Synthetic LV ATF HP is an advanced full synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid formulated from synthetic base oils and an advanced additive system. This high performance formulation protects your transmission in all operating conditions and a wide range of temperatures, which extends your transmission’s life.

Is dexron VI same as Dexron HP?

DEXRON® offers two varieties of ATF, Standard DEXRON®-VI and DEXRON®-HP (High Performance), used in situations where low temperature fluidity and potential fuel economy are priorities. Dexron-HP is the only fluid to be used in the new 8-sp trans. Dexron-HP is full synthetic, Dexron-VI is a synthetic blend.

Who makes Subaru ATF HP?

The most similar to original Subaru ATF and Idemitsu ATF-HP is Nissan Matic J fluid. Even if you have 4AT, there could be some new frictions material. Possibly Subaru ATF could be found at some other subaru dealers and official services – there is no way to use other fluids in 5AT since 2002.

What color is Subaru ATF HP?

Hp is pink-to-red in appearance.

Is ATF transmission fluid the same as Type F?

General Motors referred to its ATF as Dexron II and Ford’s specified fluid was labeled Mercon. Ford first produced its own ATF in 1967 and referred to as Type F. This fluid was used in all Ford transmissions until 1977 and most Ford transmissions until 1980.

What is ATF oil BMW?

Pentosin ATF 1 is a fully synthetic high performance Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for life-time application in automatic gear boxes. Pentosin ATF 1 is formulated by means of the best commercially available synthetic base oils and additive components.

Is Subaru ATF HP synthetic?

“First, Subaru does not use or recommend use of synthetic fluids in any of our vehicles. HP is a different grade of automatic transmission fluid than Dexron III, but both are conventional. Use of conventional or synthetic is up to the owner but Subaru always uses conventional.

What is dexron HP transmission fluid?

DEXRON is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) created by General Motors (GM). If no license number or “Dexron Approved” logo is found on the container, the fluid may not be GM approved and the fluid cannot be guaranteed to meet GM specifications.

What is dexron HP ATF?

Is dexron VI transmission fluid synthetic?

Product Details. Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification.

What kind of HP ATF does a 2005 Subaru have?

Subaru’s from around 2005 on up, especially those with the 5EAT may call for Subaru-Idemitsu HP ATF. There have been reports of shudder and strange shifting patterns especially in the 5EAT’s when the wrong ATF type is used.

What is the part number for Subaru ATF HP by Idemitsu?

The part number of SUBARU ATF-HP by Idemitsu is SOA868V9241. It is also available in a case of twelve U.S. quarts with part number SOA635040. AMSOIL offers a synthetic automatic transmission fluid recommended for SUBARU ATF and SUBARU ATF-HP applications.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a Subaru Forester take?

It takes about 13.4 quarts. Subaru ATF filter 38325AA032 Original Equipment Manufacturer. The 5EAT was used on some Legacy, Outback, Tribeca and Forester Sports models starting around 2005. Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid is a good choice.

Does Subaru recommend Dexron ATF for transmission fluid?

“I have confirmed that the recommended automatic transmission fluids noted in your owner’s manual are the only fluids that we recommend. Subaru does not recommend Dexron ATF. I asked these representatives if the fluids recommended were readily available at Automotive Supply Stores.