Subaru
WRX
Oil life reset & oil change capacity
Engines covered
2.0L Turbo · 2.4L Turbo · 2.0L Turbo · 2.5L Turbo
Model years
RESET STEPS
Subaru Cluster Settings Menu · covers model years 2002–2026
Subaru, roughly 2005 and newer
- 1
With the ignition ON (engine off), use the steering-wheel INFO buttons to open the cluster settings menu.
- 2
Go to SET → MAINTENANCE (SERVICE) → OIL CHANGE (or ENGINE OIL).
- 3
Press and hold ENTER/SET until the value resets, then confirm.
- 4
Start the engine and verify the service light is off.
Oil needed for an oil change
5.1 qt (4.8 L) · 4.2–4.8 qt (4.0–4.5 L)
Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.
Type of oil
0W-20 full synthetic (turbo: 5W-30)
5W-30
Oil filter part number
Subaru 15208AA15A · 15208AA170
Subaru 15208AA12A · 15208AA15A
Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.
Where to buy
- 0W-20Buy on AmazonCheck price
- 5W-30Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Subaru 15208AA15ABuy on AmazonCheck price
- Subaru 15208AA170Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Subaru 15208AA12ABuy on AmazonCheck price
- Oil change kitBuy on AmazonCheck price
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.