I am getting ready to change the transmission fluid in a friend of mines 2001 Outback Wagon. I see the owners manual says to use either Dexron II or III. I was wondering what the difference was or which one is preffered by Subaru owners.

 

Also, about how much fluid is removed by just pulling the pan plug and filter?

 

I must say I was impressed at how easy the tranny fluid change is. No need to take the pan off and the spin off filter. I wish Ford did this.

drain it in a pan ,have a gal jug and pour it into it , should be about 4 qts, refill drive around drain fill again, i use 3 type also change the black filter,

[...] I see the owners manual says to use either Dexron II or III. I was wondering what the difference was or which one is preffered by Subaru owners.

Neither Dexron II nor III is licensed anymore by GM. The currently available equivalent for Dexron-III/Mercon is usually sold as MD-3 (or sometimes DM-3).

 

EDIT: You might find this older thread interesting:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=84146

Edited November 26, 201015 yr by OB99W