Engine Oil: Replacement

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of the engine oil.
- 2.5 L model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Gauge And Oil Filler Cap
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Level
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Lift up the vehicle.
Drain the engine oil by removing the engine oil drain plug.
NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
- 2.5 L model
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug (2.5 L Model)
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug (3.0 L Model)
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Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining the engine oil.
CAUTION: If the engine oil is split over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.

Tightening torque:

44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
- 2.5 L model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug (2.5 L Model)
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug (3.0 L Model)
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Fill engine oil through the level gauge up to the upper 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, Recommended Materials . >

NOTE: The proper viscosity oil helps the engine maintain its ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscosity friction in hot condition.

Engine oil capacity

2.5 L model

Upper level:

Approx. 4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)

Lower level:

Approx. 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt)

3.0 L model Upper level:

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

Lower level:

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

CAUTION: It is acceptable to fill an engine with oil of another brand when replacing the oil, but make sure to use an oil with an API standard and SAE viscosity number specified by Subaru.

NOTE: If the vehicle is used in regions of high temperature or in other severe environments, use oil with the viscosities shown below. 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. If necessary, add engine oil up to the upper level on level gauge. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Oil . >