Get the Inside Scoop on Subaru Oil Types, Fluids and How Often You Should be Changing Your Subaru's Oil in Orange County, California
When it comes to keeping your Subaru in check, our team members in Lake Forest recommend having its oil changed on a regular basis. With this in mind, the team in our Service Center has taken the steps to ensure that having your vehicle's oil changed is an easy, efficient process. How are they able to do this? Well, not only are our team members factory trained, but they also work on Subaru vehicles every day, ensuring that the job will be done professionally - with Genuine Subaru Parts - in a timely fashion. Of course, that's not all there is to it. To learn more about Subaru oil types and to have other common questions answered, we encourage you to read the information below.
Ever wonder what’s under those yellow caps?
Your Subaru uses multiple fluids to help support its various systems and overall vehicle performance. Our factory trained technicians know all about them, and inspect these key fluids during the multi-point inspection. It’s important for you to keep an eye on them from time to time. It’s simple – just open your hood and look for the yellow caps. For detailed instructions, refer to your Owner’s Manual.Engine Oil
When it’s time, an oil change is something you shouldn’t put off doing. That’s why our Service Center is conveniently open for you. Our technicians are factory trained and work on Subaru vehicles every day. Their training and experience ensures that the job will be done professionally – with Genuine Subaru Parts – in a timely fashion.
Between oil changes, Subaru recommends that you check the oil level on your dipstick at every other fuel stop. Depending on your driving style and other conditions, your engine may consume oil more frequently than the recommended oil change intervals. So check the level and top it off if it’s low. It’s good practice to check vehicle fluids to help ensure your Subaru performs safely. It’s easy and anyone can do it. View the videos above to see how you can check your vehicle’s fluid levels.
Subaru Engine Oil Type & Interval Chart
If you’re curious about the recommended oil type and how many quarts of oil your Subaru takes, scroll through the list below to find your vehicle's model name and year. You will also find the suggested mileage/time interval between oil changes.
*Subaru recommends using Subaru Genuine Oil or its equivalent.
**See your Owner’s Manual for specific instructions.
