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Use one of the following types of auto-matic transmission fluid.

Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP

IDEMITSU ATF HP

Castrol Transmax J

Pennzoil ATF-J*

* Available only in the USA (except Alaska and Hawaii)

 

Any fluid that meets "Subaru ATF-HP" fluid specification will work. Problem is it's hard to find a fluid that says it meets it. Neither Castrol or Pennzoil seem to list any fluid that shows this spec. Not for off the shelf consumer purchase at least.

 

Amsoil Synthetic Multi-vehicle ATF does, but it's 11.50 a quart. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

 

I would think any synthetic multi-vehicle fluid, eg. Castrol Import Multi-vehicle ATF, should work fine though.

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Last purchase was 5 quarts on 12/22/10 from Pence Subaru at Richmond (Midlothian), VA. P/N SOA868V9241, ATF-HP/PS; List $7.31/quart. With NASIOC discount, worked out to $5.56/quart. The list may have gone up, or the dealership may have inflated prices.

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That PN 1stsubaruparts.com lists at:

ATF-HP/PS FLUID [Part# SOA868V9241]

Quantity:

 

Subaru

List Price:$7.71

Your Price:$6.61

 

Either way, still cheaper than the only alternative I could find that actually says it meets Subaru ATF-HP spec. And you don't have to wait for shipping.

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Found this Castrol data sheet for their Multi Import trans fluid.

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/p,q/pds_ImportMV.pdf

All spec Subaru meet or exceed.

$5.42/qt at local WalMArt

Not bad IF compatible...

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Wonder what the date is on that data sheet. If its a few years old that would really be a crappy ending to an attempt to try to save a few dollars.

Got it from their website but will be calling a rep today.

UPDATE:

Thank you for contacting Castrol North America.

Castrol always recommends following the guidelines of the original engine manufacturer for the recommended fluid for use in your specific application. This information can be found in the vehicles owner’s manual or by contacting the manufacturer directly.

According to Castrol’s ATF guide recommended for the 2008 Subaru Outback is the Castrol Import Multi-Veh ATF or the Castrol Dex/Merc Domestic Multi-Veh ATF. Both Castrol Import Multi-Veh ATF and the Castrol Dex/Merc Domestic Multi-Veh ATF meet the Subaru specifications and may be used in your application.

Please find the product data sheets for the two mentioned products for your personal reference.

 

Thank you again for contacting Castrol.

Castrol Consumer Relations

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