What oil does Subaru use for oil change?

Subaru recommends using different types of oil for different models and engines. Here are the key points from the search results:
– For most Subaru models, including the Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru BRZ, and Subaru Ascent, synthetic Subaru oil is required. This applies to vehicles from 2011 or newer.
– The recommended oil viscosity for Subaru vehicles equipped with a 2.5 liter BOXER engine, such as the Subaru Outback and Forester, is 0w-20 synthetic oil.
– For the Subaru Legacy with a 3.5 liter 6-cylinder BOXER engine, the recommended oil viscosity is 5w-30 synthetic oil.
– The Subaru WRX and WRX STI, which have a turbocharged engine, require 5w-30 synthetic oil.
– It is important to follow the recommended oil change intervals for your Subaru. While the general recommendation used to be every 3,000 miles, newer vehicles can go 5,000 to 7,000 miles between oil changes.
Remember to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the specific oil requirements for your Subaru model and engine.

Do Subarus require full synthetic oil?

If your Subaru is a 2011 or newer Forester, a 2012 or newer Impreza, or a 2013 or newer Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, or BRZ, or Ascent – it is REQUIRED to use synthetic oil.

What is Subaru genuine oil?

Genuine Subaru Oil is the only motor oil specifically formulated for the unique design and operation of the SUBARU BOXER® engine. It’s engineered to clean and protect internal components between oil changes better than most leading aftermarket brands for a lifetime of miles.

What brand of synthetic oil for Subaru?

Choose Mobil 1™ motor oil for your Subaru. We offer a full range of synthetic and synthetic blend motor oils to keep your engine in peak condition throughout its lifetime.

Can I use Mobil 1 in my Subaru?

Mobil 1 is fine. Also maybe they just use Mobil 1 stickers.

Do Subarus need special oil changes?

No. Subaru Synthetic Motor Oil works with the same Subaru filters used with conventional motor oils.

What oil does Subaru use from factory?

All Motor oils are NOT created equal. That’s why we created Genuine Subaru 5W-30 and 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oils – two advanced synthetic formulations that outperform conventional motor oils in several ways: Provides superior protection against oil oxidation and breakdown.

Is Mobil 1 good for Subaru?

One the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand and mobiles best synthetic offering. With over 40 years of science and research in every bottle Mobil 1 delivers exceptional performance.

Does Subaru use full synthetic oil?

Subaru Synthetic Motor Oil.
If your Subaru is a 2011 or newer Forester, a 2012 or newer Impreza, or a 2013 or newer Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, or BRZ, or Ascent – it is REQUIRED to use synthetic oil.

Does Subaru use synthetic oil from factory?

Starting in 2011 when Subaru changed from Rubber timing belts to timing chains in the 4 cylinder motors, the factory switched to full synthetic motor oils, 0w/20. The chain driven 6 cylinder motor, still uses 5/30 syntec blend.

What is the best oil to use in a Subaru?

For engines that aren’t turbo-charged, 0W-20 synthetic oil is your best Subaru Outback oil type. For older Subaru Outback models, the engine will thrive with a higher viscosity, so if your Outback has seen some miles and years, you can choose 5W-30 synthetic oil.