Subaru Impreza, GJ, GP (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Impreza, GJ, GP (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,8 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 30000 km or 24 months and changing every 60000 km or 48 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Impreza 1.6i (2015-2016)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 1.6i (2015-2016)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 1.6i FWD (2015-2016)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 2.0i (2015-2016)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 2.0i (2015-2016)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 1.6i (2013-2014)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 1.6i (2013-2014)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 1.6i FWD (2013-2014)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 2.0i (2012-2014)
  • From CVT
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1-1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Impreza 2.0i (2012-2014)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The front differential fluid on the Subaru Impreza GJ/GP (EU) is sourced directly from the CVT unit, meaning the differential shares its fluid supply with the transmission rather than operating as a fully independent reservoir. The capacity range of 1.3–1.4 liters applies to the 1.6i across both the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 model year groups.
  • The 2.0i variants carry a slightly wider front differential capacity range of 1.1–1.4 liters compared to the 1.6i range of 1.3–1.4 liters. The broader range on the 2.0i reflects greater variability in the fluid level acceptable between the minimum and maximum fill marks during a service fill.
  • Rear differential fluid capacity is specified at 0.8 liters across all AWD configurations listed, covering both the 1.6i and 2.0i variants in the 2013-2016 period. A rear differential is only present on AWD-equipped models, which is consistent with the absence of a rear differential entry for the FWD variant of the 1.6i.
  • The 1.6i FWD configuration carries only a front differential-from-CVT entry, with no rear differential specification. Front-wheel-drive layouts do not use a rear differential, so the drivetrain fluid service for the 1.6i FWD is limited to the single CVT-sourced front unit at 1.3–1.4 liters.
  • All differential fluid entries across the 1.6i and 2.0i variants share identical service intervals under normal use conditions: a fluid level check at 30,000 km or 24 months, and a full fluid change at 60,000 km or 48 months. The dual-trigger format means whichever threshold is reached first governs the service action.
  • The check interval of 30,000 km or 24 months falls at exactly half the change interval of 60,000 km or 48 months. This relationship means a fluid check occurs once between each successive change, providing a mid-cycle opportunity to identify fluid degradation or level loss before the scheduled replacement.
  • Specifications for the 1.6i and 2.0i front differential-from-CVT and rear differential remain unchanged between the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 model year groups. Capacities and service intervals are identical across both periods for each respective drivetrain configuration.

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