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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2016 Subaru Crosstrek oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 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 2016 Subaru Crosstrek oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 05.1 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)
Subaru 15208AA21A
2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 75.1 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)
Subaru 15208AA21A

Select Your 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code FB20 0

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 0 [aka 2.0L H4 (Electric/Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Touring, Limited, Premium

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA21A

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA15A, 15208AA160, 15208AA20A, SOA6351520815

2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 0 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SN

Oil Capacity:

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

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS) - SAE 0W-20 Using a synthetic oil is required. If it's not available, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 conventional oil may be used temporarily. However, you must replace it with SAE 0W-20 Synthetic oil at the next oil change.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57055-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49012-EA

Coolant Capacity:

8.9 quarts - For models with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
8.5 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code FB20 7

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 7 [aka 2.0L H4 (Electric/Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Touring, Limited, Premium

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA21A

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA15A, 15208AA160, 15208AA20A, SOA6351520815

2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L 4-cylinder FB20 7 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SN

Oil Capacity:

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

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS) - SAE 0W-20 Using a synthetic oil is required. If it's not available, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 conventional oil may be used temporarily. However, you must replace it with SAE 0W-20 Synthetic oil at the next oil change.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57055-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.7 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.

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