Subaru Impreza Oil Capacity

Written by Dan Hoffman in Subaru

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It’s easy to forget the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, but changing the oil is one of the simplest, most essential ways to enhance your Subaru vehicle’s performance and increase its lifespan.

While the general recommendation is that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles, newer vehicles can keep the oil churning for 5,000 to 7,000 miles.

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Subaru Impreza oil capacity and oil change interval

Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval
EJ 16S Impreza 1.6 4 L (4.2 US qt.) 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 18S Impreza 1.8 4 L (4.2 US qt.) 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 20G Impreza 2.0 4WD 4 L (4.2 US qt.) 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 20 Impreza 2.0 Turbo 4,5 L (4.2 US qt.) 0W-30
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40		 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ22 Impreza 4,5 L (4.2 US qt.) 10W30, 10W40, 5W30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 25 Impreza 2.5 4 L (4.2 US qt.) 0W-30
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40		 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months

How to change the motor oil in Subaru Impreza 1992-2001

https://youtu.be/TiuFjnHTwEc

Tools needed

  1. Fast Lift Service Jack 
  2. Car Ramps 
  3. Jack Stands 
  4. Oil Drain Pan 
  5. Oil Funnel 
  6. 22 mm Wrench 
  7. Gloves 
  8. Oil Filter Wrench 
  9. Oil Drain Plug 
  10. Oil Filter 
  11. Motor Oil
    # Preview Product Rating Price
    1 AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,399 Reviews $22.43 Buy on Amazon
    2 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 1,886 Reviews $17.47 Buy on Amazon
    3 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart 3,324 Reviews $18.92 Buy on Amazon

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Subaru Impreza oil capacity

Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval
EJ 15 Impreza 1.5R 4,2 L 5W-30 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
EJ 16 Impreza 1.6 4,5 L 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 20G Impreza 2.0 4 L 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 20 turbo Impreza 2.0 WRX 5 L 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EJ 25 Impreza 2.5 4,5 L 5W-30 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
EZ 30 Impreza 3.0 5,7 L 0W-30
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40		 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months

How to replace the motor oil in Subaru Impreza 2002-2007

https://youtu.be/sN5tyGU26qw

Tools needed

  1. Fast Lift Service Jack 
  2. Car Ramps 
  3. Jack Stands 
  4. Oil Drain Pan 
  5. Oil Funnel 
  6. 17 mm Wrench 
  7. Gloves 
  8. Oil Filter Wrench 
  9. Oil Drain Plug 
  10. Oil Drain Plug Gasket 
  11. Oil Filter 
  12. Motor Oil
    # Preview Product Rating Price
    1 AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,399 Reviews $22.43 Buy on Amazon
    2 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 1,886 Reviews $17.47 Buy on Amazon
    3 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart 3,324 Reviews $18.92 Buy on Amazon

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Subaru Impreza oil capacity

Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval
EJ 15 Impreza 1.5R 4.2 L / 0.2 L

5W-30

0W-20

 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
EJ 255 Impreza 2.5T WRX 4.2 L

5W-30

0W-20

 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
EJ 257 Impreza 2.5T WRX STI 4.3 L

5W-30

0W-20

 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Impreza 2.0 D 5.9 L / 0.4 L

5W-40

0W-20

 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Impreza 2.0R 4.2 L / 0.2 L 0W-20
5W-20
5W-30
5W-40		 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months

How to replace the motor oil in Subaru Impreza 2008-2014

https://youtu.be/Tet-imZi96U

Tools needed

  1. Fast Lift Service Jack 
  2. Car Ramps 
  3. Jack Stands 
  4. Oil Drain Pan 
  5. Oil Funnel 
  6. 17 mm Wrench 
  7. Gloves 
  8. Oil Filter Wrench 
  9. Oil Drain Plug 
  10. Oil Drain Plug Gasket 
  11. Oil Filter 
  12. Motor Oil
    # Preview Product Rating Price
    1 AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,399 Reviews $22.43 Buy on Amazon
    2 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 1,886 Reviews $17.47 Buy on Amazon
    3 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart 3,324 Reviews $18.92 Buy on Amazon

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Subaru Impreza oil capacity

Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval
FB16 Impreza 1.6i 4.8 L / 0.2 L 0W-20
5W-20
5W-30
5W-40		 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
FB20 Impreza 2.0i 4.8 L / 0.2 L 0W-20
5W-20
5W-30
5W-40		 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months

How to change the engine oil in Subaru Impreza 2014-2020

https://youtu.be/-JVdlQgRcDg

Tools needed

  1. Fast Lift Service Jack 
  2. Car Ramps 
  3. Jack Stands 
  4. Oil Drain Pan 
  5. Oil Funnel 
  6. 17 mm Wrench 
  7. Gloves 
  8. Oil Filter Wrench 
  9. Oil Drain Plug 
  10. Oil Drain Plug Gasket 
  11. Oil Filter 
  12. Motor Oil
    # Preview Product Rating Price
    1 AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart AmazonBasics High Mileage Motor Oil, Full Synthetic, SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2, 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,399 Reviews $22.43 Buy on Amazon
    2 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 1,886 Reviews $17.47 Buy on Amazon
    3 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quart 3,324 Reviews $18.92 Buy on Amazon

    # Preview Product Rating Price
    1 AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SN Plus, 0W-20, 5 Quart AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SN Plus, 0W-20, 5 Quart 5,401 Reviews $22.99 Buy on Amazon
    2 Castrol 03060 GTX MAGNATEC 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Green , 5 Quart Castrol 03060 GTX MAGNATEC 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Green , 5 Quart 1,359 Reviews $19.59 Buy on Amazon
    3 Castrol 03124 EDGE 0W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quart Castrol 03124 EDGE 0W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quart 1,686 Reviews $22.98 Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2020-02-27 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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Dan Hoffman

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6 thoughts on “Subaru Impreza Oil Capacity”

  1. The oil I was using for my car was only rated to 5 quarts, but I have since gotten a few more and have been using them on all my engines since. I did a little research and came up with 2 different types of oil, the type I was using had higher viscosity and I would expect a higher performance from the engine, I decided to try a lower viscosity one.

    My new oil changed the car’s idle speed from 20,000 rpm to 25,000 rpm. I have since tested and it was not because of the lower viscosity oil, and in fact, it has not changed any idle speed on my car. The lower viscosity oil did not cause any changes in any other aspects of my car, including the engine’s oil pressure. The one thing I do know is that it is a much better oil than the previous one, and it has not changed the idle speed on my car.

    Reply
    1. Dan Hoffman says:

      Hi, Val.
      In case of using the recommended oil viscosity range (above in article) the car’s idle shouldn’t change. Having this problem, I would say it’s not because of oil.

      Reply

  2. Subaru engine oil

    What brand of oil does Subaru recommend?

    Reply

  3. Another oil

    Can you use 5w 30 instead of 0w 20?

    Reply
    1. Dan Hoffman says:

      Hello. Yes, sure. It is allowed by off. owner manual.

      Reply

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