Subaru Baja (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Subaru Baja coolant capacity ranges from 6,7 to 7,7 liters. Service intervals occur every 30000 miles or 30 months. The data covers 4 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 7,6-7,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Baja 2.5 Turbo (USA) (2004-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,6-7,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Baja 2.5i (CAN) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,7-6,8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Baja 2.5i (USA) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,7-6,8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Baja (USA / CAN) cooling system specifications cover two engine variants: the naturally aspirated 2.5i and the turbocharged 2.5 Turbo, each carrying a distinct coolant capacity range.
  • The 2.5i, available from 2002-2005 in both USA and CAN markets, holds 6.7-6.8 liters of coolant. A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed figure typically reflects minor variation between service fill and total system volume.
  • The 2.5 Turbo, spanning 2004-2006 in both markets, carries a noticeably larger cooling system at 7.6-7.7 liters. The added volume is consistent with the greater thermal load a turbocharged engine places on the cooling circuit.
  • The difference between the two engine variants amounts to roughly 0.9 liters of additional coolant capacity in the turbocharged configuration, a meaningful distinction when preparing the correct quantity of fluid for a service fill.
  • All four configurations share an identical change interval under normal use conditions: 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger format means time elapsed can mandate a change even before the mileage threshold is reached.
  • The USA and CAN market variants within each engine family carry the same capacity figures and change intervals, indicating no region-specific cooling system differences between the two markets in the available specifications.

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