Engine Oil: Replacement

Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of the engine oil.
- 2.5 L model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Filter Cap And Oil Level Gauge - 2.5 L Model
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- 3.0 L model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Filter Cap And Oil Level Gauge - 3.0 L Model
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Drain the engine oil by removing the engine oil drain plug.
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: 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: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug - 3.0 L Model
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Replace the drain plug gasket with a new part.
Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining the engine oil.
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: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug - 3.0 L Model
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Using engine oil of proper quality and viscosity, fill engine oil to the F line on oil level gauge. Place the vehicle on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil: Refer 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 temperatures or in other severe environments, use oil with the viscosities shown below.
- API standard: SM or SL
- SAE viscosity No: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50
Close the engine oil filler cap.
Start the engine, and spreads the oil in engine room.
Stop the engine to inspect the oil level again. If necessary, add engine oil up to the F line on the level gauge. Refer to INSPECTION , Engine Oil.