The Subaru Outback has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 Outback with the 2.4L 4-cyl [A] FA24 Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 4.8 quarts (4.54 liters), the 2022 Outback with the 2.4L 4-cyl [G] FA24 Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 4.8 quarts (4.54 liters) and the 2022 Outback with the 2.5L 4-cyl FB25D engine has an oil capacity of 4.4 quarts (4.16 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Subaru Outback to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Subaru Outback.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl [A] FA24 Turbo | 4.8 Quarts | 4.54 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl [G] FA24 Turbo | 4.8 Quarts | 4.54 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25D | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl [A] FA24 Turbo | 4.8 Quarts | 4.54 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25D | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl [A] FA24 Turbo | 4.8 Quarts | 4.54 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25D | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl FB25 | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl EZ36D | 6.7 Quarts | 6.34 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 5.8 Quarts | 5.49 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ255 Turbo | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ255 Turbo | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ255 Turbo | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ255 Turbo | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ255 Turbo | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ259 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 5.9 Quarts | 5.58 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl EZ30D | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2001 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ253 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2000 | 2.5L 4-cyl [6] EJ252 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2000 | 2.5L 4-cyl EJ251 | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Subaru Outback could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Subaru Outback regularly, ideally once a week.