Subaru BRZ, ZC6, ZD8 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Subaru BRZ, ZC6, ZD8 (EU) models require coolant with a capacity range of 7,2 to 7,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km/ 12 months or 30000 km/ 24 months, and changes at 45000 km/ 36 months, 120000 km/ 72 months, or 220000 km/ 132 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
BRZ 2.4 (2023- )
  • Use: Subsequently
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,4 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 36 months
BRZ 2.4 (2023- )
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,4 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 220000 km/ 132 months
BRZ 2.0 (2017-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 72 months
BRZ 2.0 (2017-2019)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 220000 km/ 132 months
BRZ 2.0 (2012-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 72 months
BRZ 2.0 (2012-2017)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (with automatic transmission)
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (with manual transmission)
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 220000 km/ 132 months

Additional Notes

  • Across all configurations, the automatic transmission variant holds more coolant than the manual transmission variant, with the difference amounting to 0.3 liters in each case.
  • The Subaru BRZ 2.0 cooling system capacity is 7.5 liters with automatic transmission and 7.2 liters with manual transmission, figures that apply consistently across both the 2012-2017 and 2017-2019 model year ranges.
  • The 2.4-liter engine introduced from 2023 carries a slightly larger cooling system, rated at 7.7 liters with automatic transmission and 7.4 liters with manual transmission, representing a 0.2-liter increase over the 2.0-liter figures in both transmission variants.
  • For the BRZ 2.0 covering 2012-2019, the normal use condition specifies a coolant change interval of 120,000 km or 72 months, while the first change only condition extends that interval significantly to 220,000 km or 132 months.
  • The first change only interval for the BRZ 2.4 from 2023 matches the 2.0-liter specification exactly at 220,000 km or 132 months, despite the engine displacement difference.
  • Following the first change on the BRZ 2.4 from 2023, the subsequently condition applies a considerably shorter change interval of 45,000 km or 36 months, which is a marked reduction compared to the first change interval of 220,000 km or 132 months.
  • The coolant check interval for the BRZ 2.0 under normal use is 30,000 km or 12 months, whereas the first change only condition for the same engine extends the check interval to 30,000 km or 24 months.
  • The BRZ 2.4 from 2023 specifies a 30,000 km or 24-month check interval under both the first change only and subsequently conditions, aligning the check frequency regardless of which service stage applies.

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