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1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
2.2L H4•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1997 Subaru Outback 2.2L H4 · AWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 conventional or synthetic
Spec: API SJ or higher
Capacity
4.2qt
3.97 L
Drain & Refill
4.2 qt
3.97 L
Change Interval
3,750 mi
6,034 km

Notes

Capacity with filter. Subaru recommended 5W-30 for this era; 10W-30 acceptable in warmer climates

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