Break-In Oil Change & Maintenance Reset on Subaru Outback Wilderness

[@alanlangley7246]

Always change the crush washer on the oil pan plug .

[@yesmaybe3791]

Picked up my OBW in 2021 and already changed the oil twice. First time was at 2000 miles. I installed a Nameless Performance magnetic oil drain plug with the Subaru crush washer and torqued to 25 lb ft. I use Quaker state ultimate durability 0w20 synthetic. I'll go 5000 miles max between oil changes. I use Subaru oil filters. And a side note at 6000 miles I rotated the tires using the spare as per manual but it set off TPMS light on dash. So I had to take spare off and just rotate tires that were on it. Light went off after driving a bit. Hope this helps. I got over 7k miles on mine and the only complaint is the screen lag.

[@leestanphill1]

Doing 3000 mile change on today. Fantastic video. Straight to the point. Thank you.

[@patrickmclean8617]

I got a 2022 Outback Wilderness earlier this year, and I am planning to start doing my own maintenance once the free dealer provided maintenance expires after 30, 000 miles (I haven't done my own maintenance before, so your videos are likely to be very helpful).

[@toddtrcka7960]

I did mine at 1,000 miles. The oil looked dark I made sure I even cleaned the drain pan before I drained the oil out of the crankcase.

[@scottsteibel]

I did as well. Although I didn’t clean the pan. Probably a good idea.

[@tuan056585]

On my 2024 Outback touring, 1st oil change was done at 900mi. (I used the 4x free Subaru oil change offered) and let them do it. Now my OB is at 4500mi. I'm planning to have them do the 2nd oil change before 5K mi. In future, I'm planning to change the oil for every 5K mi. not 6K mi. as recommended by Subaru. 5K is easier to remember and it's good for engine's life (oil is cheap 🙂).

[@daviddyson7359]

Failed to mention the de-flood cranking method to prime the oil filter before starting. Simply place foot on the brake and floor the thottle. Then press the start button until the oil light goes off. Release the throttle and the engine will start with full oil pressure and not run with dry bearings each time you do the oil and filter change.

[@jeffreymonson1206]

Good info, comments are also great for even more relevance

[@michealmedrano308]

Thanks you very helpful, 2023 OBW first oil change outside of the dealership free two year service.

[@colt2206]

Yeah dealership told me first oil change at 5000 miles. I got 3 free oil changes but they won’t do them unless 5000 miles or 6 months. I did the first one at 1200 miles and used Subaru Japanese made oil filter that comes from factory. Don’t use the blue Subaru oil filter made in USA. They are junk. I then was able to use the first free oil change when 6 months up at 3k. They put blue oil filter on but I changed it after few miles to Subaru Japanese filter that comes on them from factory. You can order them on line in a 5 pack. Be careful to not get counterfeit ones from China. I plan on 3k or 6 months oil change interval with only Subaru oil. Mine is not driven much but I will change oil every 6 months anyway

[@alejandrosoto4385]

Hi. may I know where do you order those black Japanese filters? thank you.

[@larrygee5090]

Thanks for the oil and filter changing video and how to reset the oil maintenance process. We have a 2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT and I will be doing the maintenance now as my free two year service is over. I will be following your video for additional DIY maintenance procedures. I have already changed both engine and cabin air filters. I think the dealer may have changed the oil drain plug because I had to use a 9/16" socket instead of a 17mm socket.

[@PritpalSingh-ys6ol]

Oil is the blood life of the car. Subaru made the oil change so easy that most likely I will get an Outback sometime in 2023.

[@glennclarke1506]

You need to prime your oil filter , before you start your engine . Foot on brake pedal and push your gas pedal to the floor. Push your start button. This will crank the engine with out starting , pushing oil into the filter . VERY IMPORTANT procedure on any engine. 5 seconds should do it. Then restart engine 1 minute , stop engine . Check oil level. Add if needed . Also use new washer on oil plug torque to 30ft ibs. Do your home work.

[@scottsteibel]

Yup, That’s what I do. I got the cranking procedure from the Mr Subaru guy.

[@jonathannikiel269]

Brand new 23 crosstrek and outback and read a lot about doing an oil flush first and then changing the filter and refilling the oil - curious as to why you didn't do that step? Thanks for the video, looks much easier than my old vw oil change!

[@TrailPass]

Thanks for watching! I'm not a Subaru master tech or anything but the flush just seems pretty unnecessary and wasteful to me. That's something that's certainly not the norm for other cars. Allowing the engine to run for a few minutes before the oil change should warm up the oil and capture most of the contaminants for when you drain the engine. I never plan on allowing our Outback to go to the 6k intervals in the manual. My plan was to change the oil at 3k, 6k, 10k, then every 5k or so after that always using premium oil. To me, doing frequent oil changes with high quality oil should be more than enough to keep everything clean and running well.

[@thisspotrules3631]

Your not using a time interval between changes? Only mileage? My 2024 manual states 6k or 6M. Which ever comes first. Well done video...L&S

[@markfisher1716]

Looking to buy an Outback with the big console screen. Good to learn in advance some of the items one does through the screen. Glad to see that oil changes are still very eazy(and the same) to do on Subarus. Own a '13 Forester now. Good video!

[@tincans87]

I rotate the tires every 3000 miles along with the oil change.

[@diannepalmen742]

I cannot see the subaru number. Can you please post.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

Great video, I have to do my mother-in-laws brand new car. Break-in period is over. Is that the 2.5?

[@TrailPass]

This is the 2.4 Turbo, but the engine layout is very similar.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

@@TrailPassTY! Going to give it a shot today. Thanks for your help and video!!

[@mrmoe113]

Dose the manual say anything about priming the oil system after you change it?

[@iceplant1]

No it does not but I posted a video of the process on my channel. Its only about 1 minute. EASY! It's called clear flood mode crank.

[@mrmoe113]

@@iceplant1 Thanks i will check it out!!

[@BorderTurrets]

Super easy, if you have a push to start. Before turning on the car put your foot all the way down on the throttle AND the brake, push to start, and let it prime for 10-20 seconds. You can then turn off the ignition and turn it back on as you normally would with the brake and button.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

3000 a bit high for break in. I’d do 500-2000

[@joshuarivera3617]

I did mine at 1000, I agree 3k is passed break in

[@bigdavedayday1581]

​@@joshuarivera3617 even 1000 is to high 100- 200 miles break in

[@Bajungadustin]

Subaru service doesn't even recommend break in oil changes now. It's overkill with new updates to the manufacturing process which leads to little or no metal shavings. 3 different service techs and a local mechanic all said 6000 is fine.

[@joshuarivera3617]

@@Bajungadustin it’s more for peace of mind I guess. If you got the 40 dollars to spare. Why not

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

@@Bajungadustin Why would a manufacturer care if you break in their product, the sooner it needs replacement the sooner they get more of your money. And oh really, tell that to the metal shavings I find in the oil/oil filter. Overkill or not, better safe than sorry. Look at Toyota as well, the most reliable brand with the most advanced machining technology, all their new tundras are having engine failure due to metal contamination. What's a $30 oil change going to hurt?

[@Jaygorski]

Can you drain the oil w/o jacking up your Outback or will I be able to slide right under? I have a Touring trim.

[@TrailPass]

I can change the oil with no jack or ramps on the OBW.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Great video! I would have loved to see the draining process though as I have never changed my own oil and the draining is the most complicated part. Next time please include it for education purposes :)

[@TrailPass]

Sure! I couldn't get the wrench, drain pan, camera, and light all in the same spot too well. I just get the drain plug broken loose with the wrench then unscrew with my hands to keep everything the cleanest. Not too hard of a job though, especially on these subaru models.

[@MSE9107]

Doesn’t Subaru take away your warranty if you don’t service the car with them?

[@TrailPass]

I would check with your local dealer. Mine said that as long as I keep record of the maintenance, I would keep my warranty

[@finndogfilms]

I guess i missed the part of draining the oil then disposing of the oil.

[@derspeed5796]

Is yours leaking oil? Apparently there is an issue with the lower oil pan gasket and the pressure switch developing leaks. Thanks

[@TrailPass]

No leaks to report so far

[@derspeed5796]

@@TrailPass Cool. Thanks for the response. Maybe some of us dodged the bullet. One additional thing-My 2023 Wilderness is at the dealership for a paint defect in the spoiler and a defect in the passenger seat, so I have a 2023 Wilderness loaner. Per some suggestions by other KZbinrs, I checked the oil level on the loaner, which has 1900 miles on it, and it is over filled. Apparently a lot people have had the over fill issue too.

[@BorderTurrets]

@@derspeed5796 My dipstick was drenched in oil from the factory like way past the fill line. I changed it at 500 to the correct levels because I know the plants in the US are just trying to pump the cars out with 0 care.

[@derspeed5796]

@@BorderTurrets I don’t doubt it. They were trying crank them out back then. I watched them do my first oil change and it still shows a little over the full line. I’ve had no issues.

[@d1plomat]

Hey I was wondering if you have a different level on your dipstick on each side of it? Everytime I check the oil level I have a different read depending on which side of the dipstick I look at

[@emilerickson2377]

from my understanding this is normal

[@BorderTurrets]

Honestly, on my 2024 Crosstrek when I check the oil I have no clue. 0w-20 is so thin and the level fluctuation after priming the system makes it so difficult to determine the real level. I just put exactly 4.7 quarts with a new filter and call it a day.

[@robertweiss5060]

Have a 24 Crosstrek 2.5. Did the first oil change at 1000 miles. Used Subaru oil and filter. A 24 Crosstrek states 0-16w oil. I don’t have any issues seeing the level on the dipstick.

[@Flashman36175]

My owners manual said to use the low side.

[@stevelembesis9035]

Miss the taco bandit 😢

[@TrailPass]

Not saying I won't get another Tacoma in the future, but we tried to cover all we could in the 3 years we had the trucks. Life moved on and we now have opportunities to try out new vehicles that are a better fit for us now. What would you like to see covered in the future?

[@tomspradlin9972]

Can’t believe someone would use plumbers pliers in an instructional video to remove an oil filter

[@markl1473]

Lol. Hey it worked. I recently changed my oil and filter and you would not believe how tight that oil filter is from the factory. It would not budge so I ended up using plumbers pliers to get mine off too.

[@Marco-qe5zw]

its an old filter, it goes in the garbage when you're done, brah

[@davidwcoffin]

Eazy Peazy! 🙂

[@joshuarivera3617]

3000 oil change is not break in. Break in is around 500-1000