Engine Oil: Replacement
- Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of engine oil.
- 2.5 L model
- 3.0 L model
- Drain the engine oil by removing the engine oil drain plug.
- 2.5 L model
- 3.0 L model
- 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 model
- 3.0 L model
- 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 LUBRICANTS , Recommended Materials.
Engine oil capacity
2.5 L model
Upper level: Approx. 4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
Lower level: Approx. 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.0 L model
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 replacing 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: 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. >