2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Oil Type & Capacity
The 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Premium, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Premium, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the STI Limited takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the STI, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the STI, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- STI Limited: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- STI, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- STI, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4D Wagon — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Sedan — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Wagon — Base,Limited,Premium | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| STI Limited — STI,STI Limited | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| STI, 4D Sedan — STI,STI Limited | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| STI, 4D Wagon — STI,STI Limited | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Impreza WRX
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.8 quarts (7.38 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Premium, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Premium, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; STI Limited uses 5W-30; STI, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; STI, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Sedan holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Wagon holds 4.4 quarts with filter; STI Limited holds 4.5 quarts with filter; STI, 4D Sedan holds 4.5 quarts with filter; STI, 4D Wagon holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.