I just did an oil change on my 06 3. I have done dozens of oil changes since about and have always followed the recommended capacity guidelines. When I changed my oil and filter factory filter , I put 5. Per the manual intructions I checked the dipstick and voila, it did not register up to the "L". Called my mechanic bro-in-law, he said "use the dipstick to measure, and top it off".
I had my mechanic neighbor come over to certify my sanity, and after putting a total of 7 quarts the dipstick read full. Mind you, I briefly ran the engine to circulate the oil each time I added more. After searching the web, the best I could come up with is that the '06 Tribeca H6 , has an oil capacity of 7. So my question is, "does anyone know the oil capacity of an '06 3.
You can go a step further by doing a leak down to see where the leak is. Hondaguy — Thanks. I agree 4 qts is a TON of oil to be missing. There is nothing in the driveway at all. No obvious leaks — certainly not enough to explain that kind of loss. All you can do now is listen to the engine for noise. You could change the oil and run it through a paint filter and look for metal or cut open the oil filter to look for metal.
If your not hearing any abnormal noises then drive the car. Just check the oil as like once a week and add as needed. I would still do the tests that way you can get a better idea of what is going on.
You could just add a quart every week or a quart with every gas fill up or you could buy her a new car. I think you better check you book or call car company. It is supposed to take approximately 7 quarts of oil. Home Topic oil 4 qts low!! March 28, at am However, high-quality oil stands a much greater chance of lasting longer than cheaper oil.
It also has a secondary function of keeping your engine in much better health, meaning you are less likely to need to worry about leaks from wear and tear. Second, keep up to date with routine maintenance. Third, respond quickly to any and all oil leaks. The combination of increased oil consumption and a leak will likely result in your Subaru running out of oil entirely, which will cause far more severe issues for your car than just oil consumption.
We will make sure your Subaru becomes as oil-efficient as possible. Mechanics Direct is rated 4. Pictures Articles My Blog Home Outback FB25 Engine Twist Off Oil Filler Cap Partially Remove Dipstick This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the sixth generation , , , and maybe also the updated and model years Subaru Outback station wagon in changing the motor oil and replacing the oil filter on the FB25 2.
Update - Some Subaru owners choose to replace the smaller 14mm oil drain bolt socket with a larger 17mm bolt that is less likely to strip.
The OEM part number for the larger 17mm drain plug is Subaru Warming up the engine will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and also allow it to drain out more quickly. Place wheel chocks on both sides of the rear wheels to prevent the SUV from moving. Twist off the yellow plastic oil filler cap in the counterclockwise direction and set it aside in a safe place.
Partially pull out the yellow plastic handle on the oil level dipstick an inch or two. Removing the oil filler cap and partially removing the dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming and also allow the old oil to drain out more quickly.
Locate the oil pan drain bolt access opening in the black plastic under engine cover or "skid plate". You'll notice that the engine oil pan has a curved bottom and the oil drain bolt is situated at an angle with the ground. If your black plastic under engine cover is missing or you have any doubts about locating the engine oil drain bolt, please take a close look at the following two images. The pictures show the location of the transmission oil drain bolt which is also a 14mm bolt like the original 14mm engine oil drain bolt.
Click on the small thumbnails below to view the full size pictures. The transmission pan is mostly flat and the transmission fluid drain bolt is parallel with the ground. Do NOT remove the transmission fluid drain bolt. Please double check that you are removing the engine oil drain bolt.
Be careful when you remove the oil drain plug. The old oil might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows down to just an occasional drip. Check the crush washer or "gasket" on the oil drain bolt. If necessary, replace the washer with a new one. The oil drain bolt washer OEM part number is Subaru Double check that the oil drain bolt is tight before moving on to the next steps.
Move to the top of the engine bay. Temporarily replace the oil filler cap by twisting it on in the clockwise direction. The oil filter is located just to the left of the oil filler cap.
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