Engine Oil: Replacement

Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of engine oil.
- 2.5 L model
  
  Fig 1: Opening Engine Oil Filter Cap - 2.5 L Model
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 2: Opening Engine Oil Filter Cap - 3.0 L Model
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Drain the engine oil by removing engine oil drain plug.
- 2.5 L turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Engine Oil Drain Plug - 2.5 L Turbo Model
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- 2.5 L non-turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Removing Engine Oil Drain Plug - 2.5 L Non-Turbo Model
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 5: Removing Engine Oil Drain Plug - 3.0 L Model
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Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining engine oil.
NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.

Tightening torque:

44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
- 2.5 L turbo model
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Engine Oil Drain Plug - 2.5 L Turbo Model
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- 2.5 L non-turbo model
  
  Fig 7: Tightening Engine Oil Drain Plug - 2.5 L Non-Turbo Model
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Engine Oil Drain Plug - 3.0 L Non-Turbo Model
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Fill engine oil through level gauge up to the center between upper level and lower level. Place the vehicle on a level surface when checking oil level. Use engine oil of proper quality and viscosity, selected in accordance with following.
Recommended oil:

< Ref. to , LUBRICANTS , Recommended Materials.>

Engine oil capacity

2.5 L5 model Upper level:

Approx. 4.0 lambda (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) Lower level:

Approx. 3.0 lambda (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)

3.0 L model

Upper level:

Approx. 5.5 lambda (5.8 US qt, 4.8 Imp qt)

Lower level:

Approx. 4.5 lambda (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)

The proper viscosity oil make the engine ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscous friction in hot condition.

CAUTION: When replenishing oil, it does not matter if the oil to be added is a different brand from that in the engine; however, use oil having the API standard and SAE viscosity No. designated by SUBARU.

NOTE: If the vehicle is used in areas with very high temperatures or for other heavy duty applications, use oil having the following viscosity: API standard: SL, SJ or SH

SAE Viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50.
Close the engine oil filler cap.
Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
After the engine stops, recheck the oil level. < Ref. to , INSPECTION , Engine Oil. >