Subaru Baja (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Baja automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 9,3 to 9,6 liters. Service intervals include checks every 30000 miles or 30 months and changes every 15000 miles or 15 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Baja 2.5 Turbo (CAN) (2004-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5 Turbo (CAN) (2004-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5 Turbo (USA) (2004-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5 Turbo (USA) (2004-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5i (CAN) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5i (CAN) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5i (USA) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 4/1
Baja 2.5i (USA) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,3-9,6 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Baja automatic transmission fluid capacity is listed as a range of 9.3 to 9.6 liters across all configurations, which reflects a service fill tolerance rather than a single fixed volume.
  • Both the 2.5 Turbo and 2.5i variants share the identical 9.3-9.6 liter capacity range, meaning no difference in fluid volume exists between the turbocharged and naturally aspirated automatic transmission applications.
  • The 2.5 Turbo is covered from 2004-2006, while the 2.5i spans 2002-2005, giving the 2.5i a longer production window within the Baja automatic transmission specifications.
  • Under normal use conditions, the service interval is listed as a fluid check at 30,000 miles or 30 months, meaning the fluid level is inspected rather than replaced on that schedule.
  • Under severe use conditions, the interval shifts to a full fluid change at 15,000 miles or 15 months, which is exactly half the distance and time threshold of the normal-use check interval.
  • The severe-use change interval of 15,000 miles or 15 months applies uniformly to all four configurations — 2.5 Turbo CAN, 2.5 Turbo USA, 2.5i CAN, and 2.5i USA — without variation.
  • Canadian and American market versions of both the 2.5 Turbo and 2.5i carry identical capacity figures and service intervals, indicating no market-specific deviation in automatic transmission fluid specifications.

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