Engine Oil: Replacement

Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of the engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Filter Cap And Level
Drain the engine oil by removing the engine oil drain plug.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug
Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining the engine oil.
NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.

Tightening torque: 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug
Fill engine oil through the level gauge up to the center between the upper level and the lower level. Place the vehicle on a level surface when checking oil level. Use engine oil of the proper quality and viscosity, selected in accordance with the following.
Recommended oil:

Refer to "RM" section. < Ref. to LUBRICANTS , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS. >

Engine oil capacity

When replacing engine oil and oil filter

Upper level

Approx. 5.7 l (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)

Lower level:

Approx. 4.7 l (5.0 US qt, 4.10 Imp qt)

When replacing engine oil only

Upper level:

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

Lower level:

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

The proper viscosity oil helps the engine maintain its ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscosity 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, the following viscosity oils must be used:API Standard: SM 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.
Stop the engine to inspect the oil level again. < Ref. to INSPECTION , ENGINE OIL. >