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Recommended Engine Oil for the Subaru Legacy. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Subaru Legacy engine oil for 6 generations and 51 modifications produced from 1989 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.

The Legacy Generations

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Legacy BS (2014-2024)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 2.0D

5,9 L (service fill), 7,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-3

Legacy / Outback 2.0T

5,1 L (service fill), 6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4,8 L

0W-20

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4,8 L (service fill), 5,7 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L (service fill), 7,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 5W-40

Legacy BR (2009-2014)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 2.0D

5,9 L (service fill), 7,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-3

Legacy / Outback 2.0i

4,2 L (service fill), 4,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0i

4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5 GT (+ Spec.B)

4 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 2.5 GT (+ Spec.B)

4,3 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 2.5 Turbo

4,2 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5 Turbo

4,2-4,3 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4,8 L

0W-20

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4,2 L (service fill), 4,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4,2 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L (service fill), 7,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

15000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,3 L

3000 miles/ 3 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L

3000 miles/ 3 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.6R

6,5 L (service fill), 7,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L

5000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

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Legacy BP (2004-2009)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 2.0

4 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0R

4 L

0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5 GT (+ Spec.B)

4 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 2.5 Turbo

4 L

6000 km/ 4 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5

4 L

15000 km/ 12 months

0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5

4 L

6000 km/ 4 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5i

4 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.0

5,5 L

3750 miles/ 4 months

5W-30

Legacy / Outback 3.0

5,5 L

5000 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 3.0

5,5 L

6000 km/ 4 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40

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Legacy BT (1998-2004)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 2.0 4WD

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.5 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy BK (1994-1999)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 2.0 4WD

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0 Turbo 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2 4WD

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2

4 L

12500 km/ 12 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy BF (1989-1994)

Engine

Capacity

Change interval

Oil type

Legacy / Outback 1.6

4 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 1.8 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 1.8 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40

Legacy / Outback 1.8

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 1.8

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.0

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2 4WD

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2

4 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40

Legacy / Outback 2.2

4,5 L

12500 km/ 6 months

5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40

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