2000outback Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I am sure this has been asked/answered on here before but I'm new here.I have a 2000 Outback with a 2.5.I have always done my own oil changes on my other vehicles but it's time to do the Subaru and I'm wondering what I'm in for.I haven't had the car very long but like it alot.Any pointers on doing the oil change would be greatly apprciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 How many miles do you have on it? I recomend synthetic if you plan on keeping the car for a while.I personally use Mobil 1...But that is my preference.And for the oil filter I like Fram or Mobil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000outback Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 How many miles do you have on it? I recomend synthetic if you plan on keeping the car for a while.I personally use Mobil 1...But that is my preference.And for the oil filter I like Fram or Mobil. There are about 60,000 miles on it and yes I do plan on keeping it for a while .What about the actual changing of the oil?Are they hard to work on?Anything in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think you have to take the front skid plate off with 4 bolts to reach stuff easier, but other than that it's easy. Of course, I'm speaking from experience with a loyale and a '96 OBW, and I'm not sure the 2000 is the same. Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrian Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I did an oil change in AutoZone's parking lot yesterday. At least on a '96 Legacy, it's the easiest oil change you'll ever do. My drain plug is either 17mm or 19mm. The oil filter is on the bottom, easy to reach, and nowhere near the exhaust. Poke your head under the bumper (no ramps required) and see. As for pointers, just fill the oil filter with oil before you screw it on. The drain plug washer is aluminium, so use about 30ft-lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unverviking Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 The Oil Change is simple... On the 01, remove the front shroud (as I call it) it requires a flat headed screwdriver to pry out the plastic screws, then pop out the anchors. There are 3 across the front... The filter is easy to access, even if you have to "modify" it to get it off... The drain plug is a 17mm, I've always found that a box ended wrench works great. Every once in awhile you'd want to replace the gasket... I use NAPA oil and NAPA Gold Filters... The oil is good blend of Valvoline... The filters are WIX... All good stuff... Avoid FRAM filters at all costs... No GOOD !!! Enjoy your new car... You'll like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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