Subaru Legacy Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Subaru Legacy takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4-4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2025 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2019 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.1-6.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2025 | 0W-20 | 4.4-4.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2013-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.1-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.4-6.9 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2011 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6.7 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 10W-50 / 5W-30 | 4.2-5.8 qt | Shop 10W-50Shop 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 5W-30 | 4.4-4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2006 | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000-2003 | 10W-50 | 4.2 qt | Shop 10W-50 |
| 1996-1999 | 10W-50 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 10W-50 |
| 1994-1995 | 10W-50 | 4.2 qt | Shop 10W-50 |
| 1990-1993 | 10W-50 | 4.8 qt | Shop 10W-50 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Legacy year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Subaru Legacy take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Subaru Legacy takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4-4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2025 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2019 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.1-6.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Subaru Legacy take?
About 4.4-4.8 qt with a filter change on 2020-2025 models, and 5.1-6.9 qt on 2013-2019 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Subaru Legacy?
Yes. We record 14 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020-2025: 0W-20; 2013-2019: 0W-20/5W-30; 2012: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 36 of 36 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Subaru Legacy, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Subaru Legacy, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo (FA24) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Subaru Legacy, 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25D). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.