How to change Subaru Crosstrek oil

How to change Subaru Crosstrek oil - very easy!

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5 ай бұрын

Hello friends! Today we changed the oil in a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Thankfully, this is a super easy process on this car -- anyone can do it!

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@richardcranium5532 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2017 Subaru 2.5 Ltr. If I run MobilOne in it, my preferred brand for a long time, it will use a quart of oil in about 4.5K miles. I went to Castrol Edge and it only uses about 3/4 of a quart in 6K, when I change it. Same viscosity, 0w-20. I put a quick change oil valve in place of the drain plug. I can reach in with one arm from the front of the vehicle and stab the hose on it, the put the hose into the drain bucket. Flip the valve handle, it has a safety detente, and it drains while I remove the filter and change that. That oil valve was the best thing I have purchased in awhile.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a sweet set up!! Thanks for watching.

@brianknight3750 Ай бұрын

Awsome! I am looking at buying a crosstrek and thatbabout seals the deal thatwas the easiest oil change ever. No funbling with the oil filter and getting it innthe face no ramps and that whole fiasco you can just roll up on some boards. 😅 that ground clearce is amazing for a car and everything was straight forward with no special tools. My old f150 was good like that and this is better all my other cars i couldn't even do because by the time i buy the ramps and risk damaging my car doing that it was better to get it changed . thanks for showing how easy it is on this car.😊

@fixitwithbeer2435 Ай бұрын

Brian, it has been a great car. Thanks for watching.

@rayro481 4 ай бұрын

Great call on the WiX XP and the Kirkland 0w20. Been using the Kirkland motor oil on all my cars for the last 5 years with no issues. Also great idea on the boards as ramps. Cheap and effective. Thanks!!

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@dragonheadholden Ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial, thank you! liked and subbed

@fixitwithbeer2435 Ай бұрын

Thanks Holden. Appreciate the like and sub.

@petervick-km6on 3 ай бұрын

You should take the oil filler cap off before removing the drain plug so the oil drains quicker.

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Peter, thanks for watching. I am always trying to slow the oil down so that I don’t make a mess with the initial splash, but good idea if you are in a hurry.

@Barnabas94 4 ай бұрын

Best Video on the Internet bar none

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

That is very nice. Thanks very much for the compliment and thanks for watching.

@717273mopar 4 ай бұрын

I installed one of these EZ-106(14mm-1.5) EZ Oil Drain Valve with removable Hose End. even easier oil change.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I am going to have to check out this EZ valve.

@JasonNugent 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. A few things - it's always worth replacing the crush washer on the drain plug. Perhaps you did this, but you didn't show it. Also, the first start after doing one of these, you should perform a "clear flood start", where you hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank the key for a few seconds. This turns the oil pump so your oil filter gets primed because it is empty right now. This helps with preventing oil starvation right at the beginning. It's in the manual.

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Awesome information Jason. I am going to read the manual on the clear flood start. Thanks for watching.

@mattdjmorris 3 ай бұрын

Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Matt, thanks for watching. Quick Google tells me flat side towards the engine and rounded towards the head of the bolt. It makes sense to me.

@mattdjmorris 3 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 thanks for the response. The parts guys at the l🥲local dealer said it doesn’t matter but I like the orientation you suggested. 🙏🏻👍

@smithwesson7149 23 күн бұрын

I had not heard of people suggesting to change oil drain gasket with each oil change until about the time that KZfaq came along showing oil changes. Maybe I'm just lucky but I have never replaced the copper or metal washers in 40 years of doing hundreds of family oil changes and have never had any leaks at the drain bolt.

@m3rdpwr 4 ай бұрын

I just bought an Outback touring XT. The dealer includes the first two oil changes which includes a tire rotation as well. They charge typically $100. So I guess according to them I saved $200. I only put about 3 to 5,000 mi per year on the vehicle, so it'll be a while before I need to pay for my own oil change or change it myself if I feel like it.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

I love a couple free oil changes at the end of the car negotiations. Good for you! Enjoy your outback. We love our Subaru. Thanks for watching.

@DanO3388 4 ай бұрын

Subaru says to change crush washer every time.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Probably a good idea. I tend to reuse them once or twice. Never been an issue. Thanks for watching.

@mattdjmorris 3 ай бұрын

Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!

@hofnerbass 2 ай бұрын

Should you have installed a NEW drain plug washer?

@fixitwithbeer2435 2 ай бұрын

Probably should do it every time, but I have had pretty good luck reusing them once or twice. Thanks for watching.

@paulparker4010 3 ай бұрын

Interesting so you don't fill the oil filter before you put it on your car and I haven't ever heard of doing it that way.

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Paul, never really worried about it. Figure the pump fills it pretty quickly. Another commenter mentioned that there is a process with the start sequence for that. I have not gotten the manual out to confirm.

@mitch2k19 3 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the video, I'm new owner, Limited 2022 Crosstrek. Is there a reset to do after the oil change ?? G'day !

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I bet you are going to love your Crosstrek. There is a reset, I remember it was easy, I just cannot remember the sequence. Maybe that should be a quick video for the future.

@Bat21bravo 2 ай бұрын

Mine was a 17mm Hoss not 14mm.

@fixitwithbeer2435 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I did a little googling because you had me second guessing my MMs. What I found was that the OEM Subaru replacement sold on Amazon is 17 MM vs original 14MM. So, very possible you have 17. Maybe the factory went to the larger one at some point. Thanks again for watching and keeping me honest.

@Bat21bravo 2 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 10-4 yeah i just bought a 2018 Crosstrex limited from a local Subaru dealer 2 weeks ago. I thought my plug was replaced as it looks brand spanking. Dealr said they changed the oil last month but i just changed it yesterday and it was black as coal and overfilled of course which is a common occurence. Put Schaeffers 0-w20 the best oil brand ive used. The boxer 2L is purring like a kitten. Thanks for making the video.

@fixitwithbeer2435 2 ай бұрын

Good Luck with the new to you Crosstrek. My daughter loves it and I even like to drive it when she lets me.

@notebookrelaxation7437 Ай бұрын

thank you for your video. Do we need to change crush washer?

@fixitwithbeer2435 Ай бұрын

I think it is fine to reuse once or twice, but opinions vary. A lot of other comments on the crush washer with some good view points. Thanks for watching.

@Charkatak 3 ай бұрын

Don't have Subaru, however looked at a new Impreza RS today. Was just wondering how real is the oil consumption on Subarus?

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We bought the Crosstrek with 60,000 miles 2 years ago. Now it has 82,000. I have changed the oil 3 times. Never noticed any oil burn at all. Checked this morning. No oil burn at all. Great car so far.

@Charkatak 3 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 Good to know! It is just I have searched on different forums and there were plenty of posts/threads about "low oil" indicators which would come up during regular OCI. As for 6h gen Impreza, there was not info about oil or other issues on the forums. Thanks!

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

And for what it is worth, my daughter drives it like a Formula 1 car. Good luck.

@MW-bz1qe 2 ай бұрын

5 years of ownership of a Crosstrek, never uses a drop of oil between 6k oil changes

@WhereMyCountryLies Ай бұрын

Subaru's oil filter don't make this mess when you remove em

@fixitwithbeer2435 29 күн бұрын

That is the best part. I hate that food from the side or bottom mount. Thanks for the watching.

@MikeG.-sz5ht 3 ай бұрын

I'm out of beer

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Get to the store….like now! Thanks for watching.

@WhereMyCountryLies Ай бұрын

you don't change the ring on the plug? no clearflood?

@fixitwithbeer2435 29 күн бұрын

Most commented on item in my KZfaq life. To change or not to change? I haven’t had a drip yet. Thanks for watching.

@WhereMyCountryLies 29 күн бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 you wait to have a oil leak to change it? it costs like 10 cents.

@treborg777 4 ай бұрын

New crush washer on drain plug?

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Most oil drain plugs have a washer on them that the manufacturer would tell you to replace at each oil change to prevent leaks. I rarely replace them and don’t have problems. Thanks for watching!!

@treborg777 4 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 Aluminum washers allow a few reuses, but copper ones work-harden & can crack if reused. Replacing the crush washer is cheap insurance in general.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@richardepstein3494 5 ай бұрын

Why didn't you check the oil level?

@fixitwithbeer2435 5 ай бұрын

Good catch Richard. I did check the oil, but did not show in the video. I should have shown that important step for any first timers. I will get that next time. Thanks for watching!!

@kyle-qw5yx 5 ай бұрын

He really didn't need to. That car takes 4.6 quarts and he dumped the whole 5qt jug in. He's a tad bit overfull, certainly not low.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

My manual says 4.7 and the dipstick says perfectly full. Probably could have saved 6 oz for my lawnmower. Thanks for watching.

@kyle-qw5yx 4 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435 I don't think that amount matters. I have the 2.5 and my manual states 4.4 quarts. If I put in that amount, I end up being in the middle of the 2 dots.

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

After mine sat overnight it is right at the top hole on the dipstick. I figure there is a little wiggle room.

@robertoviscardi4326 4 ай бұрын

Oil 4 litri??

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

Owner’s Manual says 4.7 quarts. 5 was close enough. Dipstick shows perfectly full. Thanks for watching.

@gearsdan 4 ай бұрын

question. i have the '24 Crosstrek and had 2nd oil change done at dealership. they used OW-20 when it should be OW-16. If I do my own oil change and decide to use OW-16, do I just drain it normally like in the video, or do i need to do something else?

@fixitwithbeer2435 3 ай бұрын

Hello Dan, this is the first that I have heard of the 16. I did a quick Google and maybe learned a little. Everything I read seemed to indicate the 16 could run on the 20, but should have the 16. If it was my brand new ride, I would tell the dealer that they need to get the right oil in it, like now. If they are not going to do that, I would change it to the 16 at 3,000 miles. I am no expert, but I would just do a regular oil change and not worry about any residual 20 left in there. Thanks for getting me into 2024 with the 16 discussion and thanks for watching.

@wolleyreikivalley 4 ай бұрын

wix xp is worse than normal wix, lower micron

@fixitwithbeer2435 4 ай бұрын

I figured XP was the better one. It was more expensive than the regular which they out of stock. Thanks for watching.

@garygallagher4643 5 ай бұрын

I wouldnt use cosco oil in my lawnmover

@fixitwithbeer2435 5 ай бұрын

LOL Gary. I had the same thought for a long time. Project Farm has a great video where he does an in depth analysis. Also, there is another you tuber that compares Costco oil to Mobil 1. They both say chemically the same. Maybe they are fooling me, but I have had great luck so far. If any of them bomb out, you will be the first to know. Thanks for watching.

@carlovanrijk4039 5 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435I’ve used the Costco oil in all my cars (Toyota, Honda, Mazda) for several years. No problems, has the API and ILSAC specs. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil!

@carlovanrijk4039 5 ай бұрын

@@fixitwithbeer2435I have used the Costco engine oil for several years in my cars (Honda, Toyota, Mazda). No problems, and it has the API and ILSAC specs along with DEXOS. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil! 👍🏼

@robtaylor1156 5 ай бұрын

Costco doesn't make oil.

@coracarlson213 5 ай бұрын

@@robtaylor1156then where is Kirkland brand oil sold