Subaru Outback (BR): Lubricants
Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil” F11-12.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.
NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.
*1: The recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both of its original marks indicated on the oil container.
*2: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil” F11-12.
Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
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Fluids
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature a
Engine coolant - Subaru super coolant
The specified coolant quantity serves as a general reference and may vary slightly based on temperature and other variables. For comprehensive information regarding maintenance and servici
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Vehicle capacity weight
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo
space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard
attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver
and all passengers and their belon
Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.
(3) Pull out the glove box.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Replace the air filter element with a new one.
5. Reinstall the cover of the air filter.
