Complete Oil Specifications
Subaru’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Outback (FA24) says to always use SUBARU approved engine oil. If that isn’t available, it lists an alternative: 0W-20 synthetic oil with an API classification of SN, SN PLUS or SP with the words “Resource Conserving”, or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A (Starburst mark).
Engine oil capacity is 4.8 US qt (4.5 L) when changing the oil and filter. Subaru calls these quantities a guideline.
Can I Use 5W-30?
Only to top up. If 0W-20 synthetic oil isn’t available, SAE 5W-30 conventional oil may be used when you need to add oil, but Subaru says it should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic at the next oil change.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Oil change interval. Not stated in the owner’s manual pages used here.
- OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual pages used here.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Subaru Outback 2.4L Turbo take? SUBARU approved engine oil. If that isn’t available, Subaru’s alternative is 0W-20 synthetic oil with an API classification of SN, SN PLUS or SP with the words “Resource Conserving”, or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A (Starburst mark).
How much oil does it hold? About 4.8 US qt (4.5 L) when changing the oil and filter.