Change the Oil in a 2009 Subaru Impreza
This article contains instructions on how to change the oil in a 2009 Subaru Impreza (2.5RS/2.5i). It is basically the same as changing the oil in any typical car, with a few specific considerations.
Steps
- Make sure that the engine is turned off.
- Pull the hood release latch, located under the steering wheel, close to the edge of the driver's door.
- Open the hood and allow it to rise fully.
- Raise the car in a position that is convenient to reach the oil pan and oil filter. You will most likely have to raise both front sides, since the filter is located towards the middle.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the drain plug of the oil pan and remove the drain plug with a wrench or ratchet, allowing the old oil to drain. Replace the drain plug and drain plug gasket if necessary.
- Move the drain pan under the oil filter. The filter is located where the exhaust pipe makes a loop coming out of the exhaust manifold. The loop encircles the filter. If the exhaust is hot, you may burn your hands, so be careful, or better yet use a ratchet with an extension and a cup, available from the dealer.
- Remove the oil filter, making absolutely sure that the oil filter gasket is removed as well. Wipe off the area, wet the gasket of the new filter with some oil, and install the new filter.
- Add new oil, starting with {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}.
- Start the engine and let it run a few seconds to allow the oil to circulate in the engine and fill the new filter.
- Check the oil level on the dipstick, which has an orange/yellow plastic handle. Add small amounts of oil until the the level on the dipstick is correct.
Warnings
- Used oil is known to be carcinogenic (cancer causing) and should be cleaned off the skin as soon as possible.
- Do not allow new or old oil to get in your mouth or eyes, and if ingestion or eye contact occurs, contact a poison control centre or a trained medical professional for treatment immediately.
- The engine may be hot, as may be the exhaust pipe, exhaust manifold and the old oil coming out of the oil pan. Be careful not to burn yourself on any of these.
Things You'll Need
- 2009 Subaru Impreza
- Oil Filter
- 5W30 Oil
- Drain Plug
- Drain Plug Gasket
- Wrench or Ratchet
- Ratchet Socket Extension
- Oil Filter Cup
- Oil Drain Pan or Other Suitable Container
