Subaru WRX Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Subaru WRX takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-20 (4.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2015-2021 | 5W-30 | 5.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
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 WRX year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Subaru WRX take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Subaru WRX takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-20 (4.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Subaru WRX take?
About 4.8 qt with a filter change on 2023-2026 models, and 4.8 qt on 2022 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 WRX?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2026: 5W-30; 2022: 0W-20; 2015-2021: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 11 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Subaru WRX, CarSpecFinder - Subaru WRX oil and CarSpecFinder - Subaru WRX oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.