Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Brat.
The 1983 Subaru Brat represents a distinctive entry in Subaru's model history, offering buyers a compact utility vehicle with practical versatility, though specific details regarding its platform and powertrain specifications are not comprehensively documented in available records for this model year; the vehicle required 4.2 quarts of engine oil during servicing, with Subaru specifying viscosity grades of 10W-30, 10W-40, or 10W-50 meeting API SM certification standards to ensure adequate protection under varying operating conditions.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Brat of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | GL Regular Cab (5'3" Bed) 1.8L F-4 | 14.30 sec | 19.40 sec | 73 hp | 4WD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.2 qt of 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 API SM engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 qt |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 75W-90 · GL-5 |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capacity | 2 Pints |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-302-22 | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as… |
| 01-167-08R | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 15-192-22R | 2022-03-18 | Electrical System | This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential… |
| 01-167-08R | 2021-06-17 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 09-51-08R | 2021-06-07 | Equipment | This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program… |
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4.2 qt of 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, per the factory manual.
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