Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Subaru Outback F4-2.5L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
1) Open the oil filler cap for quick draining of engine oil.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug.
NOTE:
Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
4) After draining the engine oil, tighten the engine oil drain plug.
NOTE:
Use a new drain plug gasket.
Tightening torque:
41.7 Nm (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8. ft-lb)
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Select engine oil of adequate quality and viscosity and fill it through the oil filler duct to the "F" line on the oil level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for recommended oil.
Engine oil capacity:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for engine oil capacity.
7) Close the oil filler cap.
8) Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
9) After stopping the engine, recheck the oil level. If necessary, add engine oil up to the "F" line on oil level gauge.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
1) Open the oil filler cap for quick draining of engine oil.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug.
NOTE:
Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
4) After draining the engine oil, tighten the engine oil drain plug.
NOTE:
Use a new drain plug gasket.
Tightening torque:
41.7 Nm (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8. ft-lb)
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Select engine oil of adequate quality and viscosity and fill it through the oil filler duct to the "F" line on the oil level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for recommended oil.
Engine oil capacity:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for engine oil capacity.
7) Close the oil filler cap.
8) Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
9) After stopping the engine, recheck the oil level. If necessary, add engine oil up to the "F" line on oil level gauge.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.