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2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2001 Subaru Outback 2.5L H4 · AWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Oil Filler Cap
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Oil Filter
Hand tight + 3/4 turn
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
Oil Filter Housing Cap
For cartridge-type filters
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Oil Filter (Spin-On)
Hand tight plus 3/4 turn
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Skid Plate Bolts
If equipped
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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