2003-2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Look up Subaru Outback specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

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Chassis

• Type: 4th gen  BL/BP

Engine 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 33FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.5 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.5L 4-Cylinder: 0.030”

Engine 2.5L 4-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 33FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.4 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.5L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 33FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 6.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.030”

Fuel

• Capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)

Transmission oil (MT)

• Capacity: 
  • 5-speeds: 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
  • 6-speeds: 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)

Transmission fluid (AT)

• Capacity: 
  • 2.5 L non-turbo models: 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
  • 2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models: 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)

AT differential gear oil

• Capacity: 
  • 2.5 L non-turbo models: 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
  • 2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models: 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)

Rear differential gear oil

• Capacity: 
  • Turbo 6-speeds MT models: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
  • Other models: 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)

Power steering gear fluid

• Capacity: 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)

Engine coolant

• Capacity: 
  • 2.5 L non-turbo models MT: 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
  • 2.5 L non-turbo models AT:6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
  • 2.5 L turbo models MT: 7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
  • 2.5 L turbo models AT: 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
  • 3.0 L models: 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)

Powertrain

Engine

• 2.5L SOHC 175 hp (130 kW) H4
• 2.5L DOHC 243 hp (181 kW) H4 turbo
• 3.0L DOHC 245 hp (183 kW) H6
• 2.0L turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 (Europe only)

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual
• 5-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings