Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Ultimate Subaru Message Board

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

DIY oil change for 2008 Ouback 2.5

Featured Replies

I have a 2008 Outback 2.5 liter engine and I'm going to start changing the oil myself to save a little money. I bought the car used and I don't have an owners manual. (Is there someplace I can download a manual?) What oil should I use and what type of oil filter?

Not saying this is the best stuff out there;

i use mobil1 synthetic 5w-30 and Wix filters (Napa Gold)

Ive been running purolator filters on my car for a long time.

I buy 5w-30 Valvoline at Walmart and get filters at the parts store. I buy 2-3 filters at a time since I have multiple cars using the same filter.

pm me your e mail and I'll send a 2008 fsm. Too large to attaché here.

 

O.

cars101.com

google

i'd get an owners manual so you can be informed in the future.  i've found them on google before for free.  i'm sure ebay or other places sell them too.

The only thing I found nasty is the oil filter is now cramped in between the exhaust pipes and O2 sensors (2.5 non turbo EU). The 1.6 was so much easier to work on.

I use 5w-40 but I think it makes no big difference with 5w-30.

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in

Sign In Now

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.