Subaru Outback Manuals 2016 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 525

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. Engine oil capacity 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 you need to add oil. However, you should change to 0W 20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. or API (American Petroleum Insti tute) classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSER VING” ILSAC (International Lubricant Specification Advisory Commit tee) GF-5, which can be identi fied with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) CONTINUED