Subaru Impreza, GE, GH (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Impreza, GE, GH (EU) models utilize power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,7 liter. Service intervals include checks at 24 months/30000 km or 15000 km/12 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Impreza 1.5R FWD (2008-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
Impreza 1.5R FWD (2008-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
Impreza 1.5R (2007-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
Impreza 1.5R (2007-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
Impreza 2.0R (2007-2012)
  • Use: Preferred
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
Impreza 2.0R (2007-2012)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
Impreza 2.5T WRX (2007-2011)
  • Use: Preferred
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
Impreza 2.5T WRX (2007-2011)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
Impreza 2.5T WRX STI (2007-2011)
  • Use: Preferred
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
Impreza 2.5T WRX STI (2007-2011)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 0,7 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Impreza GE/GH (EU) power steering system holds 0.7 liter across all listed configurations, covering the 1.5R, 1.5R FWD, 2.0R, 2.5T WRX, and 2.5T WRX STI variants from 2007-2012.
  • A 0.7 liter capacity is a relatively modest figure for a hydraulic power steering reservoir, consistent with a service fill rather than a full system overhaul volume.
  • The 1.5R under normal use conditions carries a check interval of 24 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first, reflecting a longer service cycle suited to standard driving environments.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1.5R interval shortens considerably to 15,000 km or 12 months, indicating that more demanding operating conditions require more frequent fluid condition monitoring.
  • The 1.5R FWD variant, introduced in 2008-2012, shares the same 0.7 liter capacity and identical normal and severe check intervals as the standard 1.5R, despite the drivetrain difference.
  • The 2.0R, 2.5T WRX, and 2.5T WRX STI configurations list fluid entries under preferred and alternative (acceptable) use designations rather than normal and severe intervals, representing a fluid selection distinction rather than a time- or mileage-based service schedule.
  • The 2.5T WRX and 2.5T WRX STI share the same 0.7 liter power steering capacity as the lower-displacement 1.5R and 2.0R variants, indicating no capacity difference between the performance-oriented turbocharged models and the naturally aspirated ones within the GE/GH generation.
  • The 2.5T WRX and 2.5T WRX STI specifications cover 2007-2011, a narrower range than the 1.5R and 2.0R variants, which extend through 2012.

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