Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 SVX (FWD).
The 1993 Subaru SVX is a front-wheel drive coupe powered by a horizontally opposed engine that holds 6.5 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated oil, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined; this model year represents a relatively trouble-free period in the SVX's production history, as evidenced by just four total owner complaints recorded—with the Power Train being the primary concern area—and notably zero recalls, suggesting solid mechanical integrity for this particular model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 24 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 5W-30 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.5 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1993 Subaru SVX (FWD) dominate in one area — the power train, 4 of 4 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 11 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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6.5 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.