2023 Subaru WRX 2.4 L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder turbo FA24 (146 cu-in / 2,387 cc) Oil Specifications

Viscosity

0W-20

OEM Spec / API

API SP (Resource Conserving) or ILSAC GF-6A

Capacity

4.8 quarts

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Subaru’s owner’s manual for the 2023 WRX (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 SP with the words “Resource Conserving”, or ILSAC GF-6A (Starburst mark).

Engine oil capacity is 4.8 US qt (4.5 L) when changing the oil and filter, or 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) when changing the oil only. 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 WRX 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 SP with the words “Resource Conserving”, or ILSAC GF-6A (Starburst mark).

How much oil does it hold? About 4.8 US qt (4.5 L) when changing the oil and filter, or 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) when changing the oil only.

Primary source evidence

  1. Subaru of America, Inc. — 2023MY WRX Owner's Manual (MSA5M2305B_STIS-Opt)

    US market · Model years 2023 · Published/version not dated on document · Pages/tables: Specifications: Engine table p. 473 (FA24, displacement); Engine oil p. 474 to 475 (approved and alternative engine oil, oil grade, SAE viscosity, engine oil capacity)

    View official source · Accessed September 29, 2026

Evidence reviewed September 29, 2026.

Disclaimer: These specifications reflect the official documents and applicability shown above as of their access dates. Confirm the requirement against the manual for your VIN before performing maintenance.

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