1998 Subaru Impreza Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Subaru Impreza oil type depends on the engine: the L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the RS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.7 quarts with filter); the RS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- RS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.7 quarts with filter
- RS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 30Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
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1998 Subaru Impreza factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.2 quarts (5.86 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Subaru Impreza take?
It depends on the engine: L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Standard uses 5W-30; Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Automatic uses 5W-30; Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Standard uses 5W-30; RS, Automatic uses 5W-30; RS, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1998 Subaru Impreza take?
Capacity depends on the engine: L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 2D Coupe, 2.2 6, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; L, 4D Wagon, 2.2 6, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Outback Sport, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Outback Sport, 2.2 6, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; RS, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; RS, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Subaru Impreza?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Subaru Impreza. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.