2004 Subaru Impreza Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2004 Subaru Impreza oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2004 Subaru Impreza, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2004 Subaru Impreza oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder EJ205 D Turbo	4.8 quarts (with filter)	30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Subaru 15208AA100 Subaru 38325AA032
2.5L 4-cylinder EJ251 B	4.2 quarts (with filter)	30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Subaru 15208AA100 Subaru 38325AA032
2.5L 4-cylinder EJ257 F Turbo	4.8 quarts (with filter) WRX-STi.	30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Subaru 15208AA100 Subaru 38325AA032

Select Your 2004 Subaru Impreza Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ205 D Turbo

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder EJ205 D Turbo [aka 2.0L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Outback, RS, TS, WRX, WRX STI

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA100 and Subaru 38325AA032

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA020, 15208AA021, 15208AA022, 15208AA023, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA080, 15208AA09A, 15208AA12A, SOA6351520812 and 38325AA030, 38325AA031, 38325KA000

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.0L 4-cylinder EJ205 D Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C) - This applies to warm climates or heavy-duty use where temperatures are consistently above 35°C (95°F).
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57712-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46116-EA

Coolant Capacity:

8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).
8.1 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ251 B

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder EJ251 B [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Outback, RS, TS, WRX, WRX STI

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA100 and Subaru 38325AA032

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA020, 15208AA021, 15208AA022, 15208AA023, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA080, 15208AA09A, 15208AA12A, SOA6351520812 and 38325AA030, 38325AA031, 38325KA000

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5L 4-cylinder EJ251 B oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57712-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42728-EA

Coolant Capacity:

7.4 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).
7.3 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ257 F Turbo

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder EJ257 F Turbo [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Outback, RS, TS, WRX, WRX STI

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts (with filter) WRX-STi.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

30, 40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 35°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA100 and Subaru 38325AA032

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA020, 15208AA021, 15208AA022, 15208AA023, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA080, 15208AA09A, 15208AA12A, SOA6351520812 and 38325AA030, 38325AA031, 38325KA000

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5L 4-cylinder EJ257 F Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts. (with filter). For WRX-Subaru Tecnica international (STi) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.