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What is the 2012 Subaru Impreza oil type?
I need to cut back on some of my Subaru’s maintenance expenses. I feel like I can handle doing the oil change myself, but I’ve never done one before. What type of oil will I need?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Kudos to you for taking the initiative to change your Subaru’s oil yourself—this is a fairly simple way to save while still
maintaining your car’s health
. The 2012 Subaru Impreza
oil type is SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil for non-turbo models. If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 0W-20, 5W-30, or 5W-40 are approved alternatives. That said, you should change back to 0W-20 synthetic oil upon your next oil change.
Here are some other tips to help you change your Subaru’s oil most successfully:
- The 2012 Impreza takes 5.3 quarts or 5.0 liters of oil when changing the oil and the filter
- You can find the filter part you’ll need in your Impreza’s owner manual, along with detailed instructions on changing your oil
- If you forget your Impreza’s oil type, you can usually find it on the filler cap
While changing your oil yourself is pretty straightforward, remember: there’s no pressure if you realize you’re not up to the task. Doing an oil change wrong can cause more expensive (and permanent) damage to your engine than the oil change itself would have cost—so when in doubt, always leave it to the professionals.
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