Subaru Outback gets an Oil Change!

[@mictaylor6637]

ALWAYS wipe the filter threads before mounting the new filter or you may have large, metal shavings going straight into your engine.

[@tomwalma4762]

oil filter location is specific to a production year!

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@tomwalma4762 All FA and FB direct injected engines have the filter up top. Older style EJ engines are down below along with the H6 EZ engines.

[@hmxtran]

Great video!

[@geoff2204]

First time I changed the oil on my 2016 Outback it turned out the #>@! who did the last change cranked the plug on so tight it was almost impossible to budge. Almost. Once it was off I replaced it with a Smart-O plug. Far superior to the factory plug.

[@jeffstone28]

That's the first time I've ever heard that the optimal fill point is halfway between the high and low marks on the dipstick. While that's fine, I always refill the oil to the full mark. What's your issue with that, since you obviously think that midway is better?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@jeffstone28 Mid to high is best. Just don’t over fill. Much easier to add than to remove.

[@Marco-qe5zw]

how often have you changed the CVT fluid and diff?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@Marco-qe5zw every 60k at least. I would recommend every 30k if possible. It depends on how you drive the vehicle.

[@javierbanda7228]

Do you change the oil at 6 months if you’re not at 5k or 6k miles?

[@StarsAutoSport]

I would do every 5k, 6 is fine. 👍

[@dm19609721]

5 quarts? Owners manual calls for 4.4 quarts. You saying to over fill it?

[@StarsAutoSport]

You can start with 4.4 quarts, start the engine and check the level. As long as your level is within spec on the dipstick you’re in the clear.

[@STROBdotNET]

No flood crank?

[@StarsAutoSport]

Not necessary, car now has 200k and runs like a champ. 👍 Make sure to get a good oem filter.

[@jeffstone28]

Wait! A "good OEM filter?" That's not what you used in the video! ​@@StarsAutoSport

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@jeffstone28 customer supplied, not my car 😂 but I do recommend going with oem filters if possible. As long as you’re changing your oil frequently, any filter is better than lack of oil changes.

[@russelldavis2220]

What are those Jacks?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@russelldavis2220 quickjacks! They’re awesome.

[@JimFrye-ub3kq]

Those blue, fram made filters are very poor quality. Cut one apart if you don't believe it.

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@JimFrye-ub3kq customer supplied filter, not mine 👍

[@JimFrye-ub3kq]

If you don't flood crank a Subaru, you sir are no professional.

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@JimFrye-ub3kq customer had over 220k miles and never flood cranked engine and seems to be running just fine 👍

[@STROBdotNET]

No need to lift...

[@StarsAutoSport]

Need all the space for filming. If you’re small, I suppose doing a change on the ground is possible. I prefer to use my quick jacks