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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.


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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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