2004 Subaru Impreza Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Subaru Impreza oil type depends on the engine: the Outback Sport, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the Outback Sport, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the TS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the TS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the WRX STi takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Outback Sport, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Outback Sport, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- RS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- RS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- TS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- TS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- WRX STi: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Sport, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Outback Sport, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| TS, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| TS, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX STi — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Wagon, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
7.3 quarts (6.9 L) — SUBARU Coolant or equivalent: a 50/50 mixture of Ethylene-Glycol Coolant and soft water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2004 Subaru Impreza take?
It depends on the engine: Outback Sport, Automatic uses 5W-30; Outback Sport, Standard uses 5W-30; RS, Automatic uses 5W-30; RS, Standard uses 5W-30; TS, Automatic uses 5W-30; TS, Standard uses 5W-30; WRX STi uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2004 Subaru Impreza?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Outback Sport, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Outback Sport, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; RS, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; RS, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; TS, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; TS, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; WRX STi holds 4.2 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2004 Subaru Impreza?
Most 2004 Subaru Impreza owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Subaru recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Subaru Impreza?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Subaru Impreza. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.