Subaru Outback Manuals 2014 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 920

Specifications/Specifications 12-5 ! 2.5 L models Oil grade SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature – 0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil for optimum engine performance and protection. Conventional oil may be – used if synthetic oil is unavailable. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) Changing the oil and oil filter: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt) *: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. or API (American Petroleum Institute) classification SM with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” or SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING” Engine oil capacity ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) – CONTINUED –