Subaru Impreza WRX (GC8)

The featherweight classic that started it all, defining an era of rally dominance with its signature boxer engine note and raw mechanical simplicity. Keep this classic collector running true with our database of early EJ-series torque specs, fluid capacities, and chassis resources.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

15208AA12A

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

5W-30
5W-40

Engine Oil Capacity:

4.8 qts

Engine Oil Filter Canister Torque:

N/A

Engine Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft-lbs

Cooling System

Coolant Type:

Subaru Long Life (Green)

Coolant Capacity:

7.5 qts

Transfer Case

Transfer Case Oil Type:

N/A

Transfer Case Oil Capacity:

N/A

Transfer Case Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Transfer Case Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil & Filter

Automatic Transmission Oil Type:

Dexron III

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Full Service):

9.8 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Drain & Fill):

4.0 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Filter Bolt Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

18 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Bolt Torque:

44 in-lbs

Manual Transmission Oil

Manual Transmission Oil Type:

75W-90 GL-5

Manual Transmission Oil Capacity:

3.7 qts

Manual Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

32.5 ft-lbs

Manual Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

32.5 ft-lbs

Wheel Lug Nuts / Bolts

Wheel Lug Nut / Bolt Torque:

65 ft-lbs

Drive Belt

Drive Belt Length

Alternator/Power Steering: 875 mm (5PK875)AC: 895 mm (4PK895)

Rear Differential

Rear Differential Oil Type:

75W-90 GL-5

Rear Differential Oil Capacity:

0.8 qts

Rear Differential Fill Plug Torque:

36 ft-lbs

Rear Differential Drain Plug Torque:

36 ft-lbs

Front Differential

Front Differential Oil Type:

Shared w/ Trans

Front Differential Oil Capacity:

Shared

Front Differential Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Front Differential Drain Plug Torque:

N/A