OIL RESET HQ

Subaru

Legacy

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

2.5L H4 · 3.6L H6 · 2.4L Turbo · 2.5L H4

Model years

2000–2026

RESET STEPS

Subaru Cluster Settings Menu · covers model years 2000–2026

Subaru, roughly 2005 and newer

  1. 1

    With the ignition ON (engine off), use the steering-wheel INFO buttons to open the cluster settings menu.

  2. 2

    Go to SET → MAINTENANCE (SERVICE) → OIL CHANGE (or ENGINE OIL).

  3. 3

    Press and hold ENTER/SET until the value resets, then confirm.

  4. 4

    Start the engine and verify the service light is off.

Oil needed for an oil change

5.1–6.9 qt (4.8–6.5 L) · 4.2 qt (4.0 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-30

Oil filter part number

Subaru 15208AA12A · 15208AA15A

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

BEFORE YOU START

  • Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
  • Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
  • Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.