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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (H4DO))ENGINE OILREPLACEMENT

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Engine Oil: Replacement

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Open the oil filler cap for quick draining of engine oil.
Lift up the vehicle.
Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug.
NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Cap Bolt For Quick Draining Of Engine Oil (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 2: Locating Oil Filler Cap Bolt For Quick Draining Of Engine Oil (Turbo Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
After draining the engine oil, tighten the engine oil drain plug.
NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.

Tightening torque:

41.7 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8 ft-lb)
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Filler Cap Bolt For Quick Draining Of Engine Oil (Non-Turbo Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Oil Filler Cap Bolt For Quick Draining Of Engine Oil (Turbo Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
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. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

Engine oil capacity:

Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for engine oil capacity. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
Close the oil filler cap.
Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
Stop the engine and pull out the oil level gauge again, and check both sides of the oil level gauge. Use a lower side to check the engine oil level. If necessary, add engine oil up to the "F" line on oil level gauge.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Oil Level Gauge Dimension (Non-Turbo Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Turbo model
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Oil Level Gauge Dimension (Turbo Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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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.