2023 Subaru WRX
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Vehicle information
Make: Subaru
Model: WRX
Model year: 2023
Class: Passenger vehicle
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Fluids & capacities · 2.4L Turbo H4
- A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
- Brake Fluid · DOT 3 or DOT 4 (FMVSS 116 DOT 3 / DOT 4)0.7 qt / 0.66 L
- Coolant · Subaru Long Life Coolant (blue/green) (Subaru SOA868V9270)7.8 qt / 7.38 L
- Engine Oil · 0W-20 full synthetic (API SP / ILSAC GF-6A)5.7 qt / 5.39 L
- Front Differential · 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil (GL-5)1.2 qt / 1.14 L
- Power Steering · none — electric power steering
- Rear Differential · 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil (GL-5)1.5 qt / 1.42 L
- Transfer Case · integrated with transmission
- Manual Transmission · 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil (GL-5)3.9 qt / 3.69 L
- Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid2.6 qt / 2.46 L
Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual
Key torque specs
- ABS Module Bolts7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
- Brake Line Fittings11 lb-ft / 15 N·m
- Caliper Mounting Bolts65 lb-ft / 88 N·m
- Wheel Lug Nuts89 lb-ft / 121 N·m
- Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
- Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
- Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts81 lb-ft / 110 N·m
- AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
- Compressor Bolts25 lb-ft / 34 N·m
- AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- Expansion Valve7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
- Airbag Module Bolts5 lb-ft / 7 N·m
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual
Maintenance
Service intervals (normal driving)
- Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 6 mo
- Tire rotation6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Engine air filter6,000 mi / 12 mo
- Cabin air filter6,000 mi / 12 mo
- Brake system inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Steering and suspension inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Brake and clutch fluid inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Engine coolant level inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Transmission and differential fluid level inspection6,000 mi / 6 mo
- Brake and clutch fluid replacement30,000 mi / 24 mo
- Engine coolant replacement132,000 mi / 132 mo
- Manual transmission fluid replacement30,000 mi / 36 mo
- Front differential fluid replacement30,000 mi / 36 mo
Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word
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Repair costs
Estimated labor times
- 100K Service3–4.5 hr
- 30K Service1.5–2.2 hr
- 60K Service2–3 hr
- 90K Service3–4.2 hr
- ABS Module1.2–2 hr
- ABS Pump2–3 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Front1.4–2.1 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.3–1.9 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8–1.2 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.6–1.2 hr
- AC Accumulator1.2–2 hr
- AC Clutch Coil1.4–2 hr
- AC Compressor2.3–3.5 hr
- AC Compressor Clutch1.5–2.3 hr
- AC Compressor Oil Add0.8–1.3 hr
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimates, not book times. Shops may quote differently
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Sources
Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.
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