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Subaru BRZ 2013-2021
Overview
The Subaru BRZ, produced from 2013 to 2021, was a sports car collaboration between Subaru and Toyota, marketed under different names (including the Toyota 86 and Scion FR-S). It was celebrated for its back-to-basics approach, offering enthusiasts an affordable and driver-focused rear-wheel-drive experience. The BRZ featured a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution, resulting in exceptional handling characteristics.
Under the hood, the BRZ was equipped with a flat-four engine, which delivered a low and center-mounted power source for improved stability. The car's suspension was tuned for sharp, responsive handling, making it a joy to drive on winding roads and race tracks. While its 2+2 seating configuration offered some practicality, the primary focus of the BRZ was on the driving experience, making it a popular choice among driving enthusiasts and sports car purists during its production years.
Specifications
Subaru BRZ specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Chassis
- Type:
- ZN6
- ZC6
Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-20
- Recommended Engine Oil: API
- Oil capacity: 5.7 qt
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.031”
Fuel
- Capacity: 13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Engine coolant
- Type: SUBARU Super Coolant; Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
- Capacity:
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission: 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
- Vehicles with a manual transmission: 7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Differential
- Type:
- Differential Gear Oil LX
- Other gear oil that meets API GL-5 and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications
- Capacity: 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Automatic transmission
- Type: ATF WS
- Capacity: 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Manual transmission
- Type:
- “MG Gear Oil special II”
- Other gear oil that meets API GL-3, GL-4, or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications
- Capacity: 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Clutch
- Capacity: FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Brakes
- Capacity: FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Powertrain
Engine
- 2.0 L 4U-GSE/FA20 H4
Transmission
- 6-speed Toyota TL70 (Aisin AZ6) manual
- 6-speed A960E automatic
Fuel Consumption

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
- Daytime Running Light Bulb: LED
- Front Fog Light Bulb: LED
- Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194
- Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: LED
- High Beam Headlight Bulb: LED
- Low Beam Headlight Bulb: LED
Rear Lights
- Back Up Light Bulb: 921
- Brake Light Bulb: LED
- Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
- License Plate Light Bulb: 168
- Parking Light Bulb: LED
- Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: LED
- Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: LED
- Tail Light Bulb: LED
Interior Lights
- Dome Light Bulb: DE3175
- Interior Door Light Bulb: 168
- Trunk Light Bulb: 168
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