Subaru GL
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Subaru GL — from 1985 to 1989.
1985–1989 Subaru GL
1.8L H4 (EA82) · AWD
84 hp / 101 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeNone
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-4 75W-90 Gear Oil
Transfer Case
FluidATF Dexron II
Fuel
Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1985–1989 Subaru GL
1.8L H4 (EA82) · AWD
84 hp / 101 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic
FluidATF Dexron II
Drain & fill4 qt
Power Steering
TypeNone
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-4 75W-90 Gear Oil
Transfer Case
FluidATF Dexron II
Fuel
Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi