Engine Oil: Replacement

Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Gauge And Engine Oil Filler Cap
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Remove the service hole cover clip.

Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover Clip
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Turn the service hole cover in the counterclockwise direction (looking from the bottom side of the vehicle).

Fig 3: Identifying Service Hole Cover In Counterclockwise Direction
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Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain plug.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug And Oil Filter
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CAUTION: Be careful not to spill engine oil on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If engine oil spilled, wipe it off completely.
Replace the drain plug gasket with a new part.
Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining engine oil.
Tightening torque:

44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug And Oil Filter
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Fill engine oil through the level gauge up to center between the upper level and lower level. Place the vehicle on a level surface when checking oil level. Use engine oil of proper quality and viscosity, selected in accordance with the table in figure.
Recommended oil:

API standard

SM specifications marked with "Energy saver or Energy saver II" (If an SM grade product is difficult to obtain, use an SL grade product.)

ILSAC standard

GF-4 specifications with the mark of "Star burst"

Engine oil capacity:

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)

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Oil Viscosity No. And Applicable Temperature Chart
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The vehicle will start well even when temperatures are low or high by increasing the cranking speed by reducing viscous friction for the appropriate viscosity.
NOTE:
- Do not use any oil from a different manufacturer than that is in the engine when replacing oil. Use oil that matches the API standards and SAE viscosity number set by Subaru.
- It is acceptable to use oil having the viscosities described below if the vehicle is being used in desert locations or in excessive environments where temperatures are extremely high.
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 warm it up for a time.
Stop the engine to inspect the oil level again. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Oil . >