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2012MY Oil Change Interval Information (SUSTIPS 1111-08)

Publication date: 2012-01-01
Reference number: SUSTIPS 1111-08

2012MY OIL CHANGE INTERVAL INFORMATION

2012MY OIL CHANGE INTERVAL INFORMATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TIP - MANUFACTURER

Reference Number(s): SUSTIPS 1111-08, Date of Issue:  January 01, 2012
SUBARU: 2012MY

SERVICE INFORMATION

The Techline has received inquiries requesting clarification of the oil change requirements for 2012 Model Year vehicles. The chart below should clear up any questions you may have and is the most current information we have available.

2012 Model Year Vehicles 3 Months 7.5 Months Every 7.5 Months
Model Cylinders Engine Family Oil Capacity Oil Viscosity Oil Type 3,000 Miles 7,500 Miles Subsequent Oil Changes Every 7,500 Miles
Impreza 4 FB20 5.3 Quarts SAE 0W-20 Synthetic   X  
WRX 4-Turbo EJ25 4.4 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic   X X
WRX STI 4-Turbo EJ25 4.5 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic   X X
Legacy 4 EJ25 4.4 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Conventional   X X
Legacy 4-Turbo EJ25 4.5 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic   X X
Legacy 6 EZ36 6.9 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic X X X
Outback 4 EJ25 4.4 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Conventional   X X
Outback 6 EZ36 6.9 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic X X X
Forester 4 FB25 5.5 Quarts SAE 0W-20 Synthetic   X X
Forester 4-Turbo EJ25 4.4 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic   X X
Tribeca 6 EZ36 6.9 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Synthetic X X X