Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Brat.
The 1984 Subaru Brat is a compact two-door pickup truck built on the Subaru Leone platform and powered by a rear-wheel-drive flat-four engine, featuring a 4.2-quart oil capacity with manufacturer recommendations of 10W-30, 10W-40, or 10W-50 viscosity grades meeting API SM standards, while fuel economy for this model year was rated by the EPA at 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined when equipped with the three-speed automatic transmission; this model year falls within the middle of the Brat's production run, a period generally regarded as representing the platform's mature and well-established reliability before the significant updates that would arrive in subsequent years, making it a historically significant example of Subaru's early American-market truck offerings.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 22 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined mpg.