Outback F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Open the engine oil filler cap for quick draining of the engine oil.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain plug.
NOTE: Prepare a container for draining of engine oil.
4. Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining the engine oil.
NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Use the engine oil of proper quality and viscosity, fill engine oil through the oil filler duct to upper level on level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle
is parked on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil: Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for the recommended oil.
Engine oil capacity:
Upper level 4.0 L (4.2 US qt. 3.5 Imp. qt.)
Lower level 3.0 L (3.2 US qt. 2.6 Imp. qt.)
6. Close the engine oil filler cap.
7. Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
8. After the engine stops, recheck the oil level. If necessary, add engine oil up to the upper level on level gauge.