Subaru XT
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Subaru XT — from 1985 to 1991.
1985–1991 Subaru XT
1.8L H4 Naturally Aspirated (EA82) · FWD
97 hp / 103 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeNone
Fuel
Tank13.2 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
1985–1991 Subaru XT
1.8L H4 Turbocharged (EA82T) · AWD
111 hp / 134 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
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
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
1988–1991 Subaru XT
1.8L H4 Naturally Aspirated (EA82) · AWD
97 hp / 103 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
Tank13.2 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