How much CVT fluid does a 2021 Outback hold?
Guideline: 12.4 US qt on the 2.5 L, 12.6 US qt on the 2.4 L.
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2021 Subaru Outback
2021 Outback CVT fluid type is consult your Subaru dealer. The Outback guideline is 12.4 US qt on the 2.5 L and 12.6 US qt on the 2.4 L.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Fluid type | Consult your SUBARU dealer. |
| Outback 2.5 L | 12.4 US qt (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp qt). Guideline. |
| Outback 2.4 L | 12.6 US qt (11.9 L, 10.5 Imp qt). Guideline. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (Owner's manual publication A2600BE-B, file MSA5M2104B, copyright 2020, edited 2020/10/1. Subaru's manual index lists A2600BE-B as the 2021 Outback book. The same PDF also describes the Legacy. (opens in a new tab)).
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Main source: Owner's manual publication A2600BE-B, file MSA5M2104B, copyright 2020, edited 2020/10/1. Subaru's manual index lists A2600BE-B as the 2021 Outback book. The same PDF also describes the Legacy. (opens in a new tab), Subaru Corporation, published 2020-10-01, read 2026-10-16.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid type | Consult your SUBARU dealer. | Fluids table, continuously variable transmission |
| Outback 2.5 L | 12.4 US qt (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp qt). Guideline. | Fluids table |
| Outback 2.4 L | 12.6 US qt (11.9 L, 10.5 Imp qt). Guideline. | Fluids table |
2.5 L is 12.4 US qt. 2.4 L is 12.6 US qt.
That is the fluid-type cell.
The footnote says the quantity needed can differ slightly. No drain steps were read.
Legacy quantities in the same table are different: 11.9 US qt on the Legacy 2.5 L and 12.3 US qt on the Legacy 2.4 L. They are not used on this page. No drain procedure was read.
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Subaru CVT fluid for the 2021 Outback
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Guideline: 12.4 US qt on the 2.5 L, 12.6 US qt on the 2.4 L.
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