What brake fluid does a 2019 Crosstrek use?
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Do not mix them. No capacity is printed.
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2019 Subaru Crosstrek
2019 Crosstrek brake fluid is FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. The book prints no capacity and says not to mix the two. Brake-disc wear limits are a dealer item.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3 or DOT 4. No capacity is printed. |
| Mixing | Never use different brands together. Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 even if they are the same brand. |
| Level | Check monthly, on the outside of the reservoir, between the MAX and MIN lines. |
| Brake discs | The usage-limit value and the measuring method are not printed. The book says to consult a Subaru dealer. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (Owner's manual publication A1340BE-A, file MSA5M1907A, copyright 2018, edited 2018/4/2. The trailer-towing table in this PDF is headed Crosstrek models. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: Owner's manual publication A1340BE-A, file MSA5M1907A, copyright 2018, edited 2018/4/2. The trailer-towing table in this PDF is headed Crosstrek models. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab), Subaru Corporation, published 2018-04-02, read 2026-10-16.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid | FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3 or DOT 4. No capacity is printed. | Fluids table |
| Mixing | Never use different brands together. Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 even if they are the same brand. | Brake fluid caution |
| Level | Check monthly, on the outside of the reservoir, between the MAX and MIN lines. | Brake fluid |
| Brake discs | The usage-limit value and the measuring method are not printed. The book says to consult a Subaru dealer. | Brake disc |
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Do not mix brands, and do not mix the two DOT types.
Between MAX and MIN, on the outside of the reservoir. No fill quantity is printed.
Wheel-nut torque is on the lug-nut guide.
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FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
One type, not a mixture of the two. No capacity is printed.
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FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Do not mix them. No capacity is printed.
The book says to consult a Subaru dealer for the usage limit. It does not print the number.
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