2013 Subaru Impreza Oil Type & Capacity
The 2013 Subaru Impreza oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Wagon takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Sport Limited takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Sport Premium, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the Sport Premium, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the WRX Limited, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the WRX Limited, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the WRX Premium, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the WRX Premium, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the WRX STi Limited takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the WRX STi, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the WRX STi, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the WRX, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Wagon: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Sport Limited: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Sport Premium, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Sport Premium, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- WRX Limited, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- WRX Limited, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- WRX Premium, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- WRX Premium, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- WRX STi Limited: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- WRX STi, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- WRX STi, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- WRX, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4D Wagon — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Sport Limited — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Sport Premium, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Sport Premium, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| WRX Limited, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX Limited, 4D Sedan — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX Limited, 4D Wagon — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX Limited, 4D Wagon — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX Premium, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX Premium, 4D Sedan — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX Premium, 4D Wagon — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX Premium, 4D Wagon — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX STi Limited — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX STi Limited — WRX STi,WRX STi Limited,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX STi, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX STi, 4D Sedan — WRX STi,WRX STi Limited,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX STi, 4D Wagon — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX STi, 4D Wagon — WRX STi,WRX STi Limited,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX, 4D Sedan — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| WRX, 4D Wagon — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | — | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| WRX, 4D Wagon — WRX,WRX Limited,WRX Premium,2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2013 Subaru Impreza take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Limited, 4D Sedan uses 0W-20; Limited, 4D Wagon uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Sport Limited uses 0W-20; Sport Premium, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Sport Premium, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; WRX Limited, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; WRX Limited, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; WRX Premium, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; WRX Premium, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; WRX STi Limited uses 5W-30; WRX STi, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; WRX STi, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; WRX, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2013 Subaru Impreza?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Wagon holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Wagon, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Sport Limited holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Sport Premium, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Sport Premium, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; WRX Limited, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; WRX Limited, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter; WRX Premium, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; WRX Premium, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter; WRX STi Limited holds 4.5 quarts with filter; WRX STi, 4D Sedan holds 4.5 quarts with filter; WRX STi, 4D Wagon holds 4.5 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; WRX, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2013 Subaru Impreza?
Most 2013 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 2013 Subaru Impreza?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2013 Subaru Impreza. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.