Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Subaru Outback
Premium AWD • 2.5L H4 • CVT. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
AWD
Body Style
Wagon
Engine
2.5L H4
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 4.40 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 0W-20 API SP, ILSAC GF-6 | Normal: 6,000 mi / 6 mo Severe: 6,000 mi / 6 mo |
Front Differential Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | 75W-90 API GL-5 gear oil | Normal: 30,000 mi Severe: 15,000 mi |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec Subaru CVTF-II | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 30,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Subaru schedules tend to stay conservative for broad real-world conditions.
Front Differential Fluid
Procedure guidance to be expanded in the next content pass.
Transmission Fluid
Mountain driving and towing justify earlier CVT service.
Recommended Products
Extended Performance Full Synthetic
engine oil
Mobil 1 • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement.
Why we like it: Simple synthetic recommendation for daily-driven naturally aspirated Outbacks.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: medium
SEVERE GEAR Synthetic EP Gear Lube 75W-90
front differential fluid
AMSOIL • gear-oil • 75W-90
Fit: Matches the required 75W-90 differential-fluid viscosity and meets API GL-5 differential requirements and API GL-5.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s severe-duty gear-oil line.
Compatibility: Use in differentials that require API GL-5/MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, or MACK GO-J performance.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Synthetic CVT Fluid
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • cvt-fluid
Fit: Matches the required Subaru Lineartronic CVT spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s dedicated CVT fluid family.
Compatibility: Use in belt- and chain-type CVTs that require Ford CVT23, CFT30, MERCON C • Honda HMMF, HCF2, Z-1, CVT • Hyundai/Kia CVT-1, SP III • Mazda JWS 3320 • Mitsubishi DiaQueen CVTF-J1, CVTF-J4, SP III • Nissan NS-1, NS-2, NS-2V, NS-3 • Subaru Lineartronic CVT, CVT II, CVT III • Toyota/Lexus TC, FE
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement and meets the required API SP engine-oil spec and the required ILSAC GF-6 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, or Ford WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1, and WSS-M2C962-A1.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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