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2010–2014 Subaru Outback Specifications

Every maintenance specification shared across the 2010–2014 Subaru Outback: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
0W-20, 5.1 qt (base engine)
Battery
Group 35
Tire size
225/60R17 (base trim)
Wiper blades
26" / 18" / 14" rear
Key fob battery
CR1620 (exposed-blade flip key with integrated remote)
Fuel tank
18.5 gal

2010–2014 Subaru Outback maintenance guides

Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque

Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval

Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy

Which engines came in the 2010–2014 Subaru Outback?

EngineModel yearsTrimsOilCapacity
2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25, port-injected)2010–20142.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited0W-205.1 qt
3.6L H6 (EZ36, 5-speed automatic)2010–20143.6R, 3.6R Limited5W-306.9 qt

Year-by-year changes

  • 2010–2012Generation launch; pre-facelift styling, slightly taller ride height than later years
  • 2011Minor changes following the 2010 redesign: XM satellite radio becomes standard and the power liftgate feature expands to more trims
  • 2012Premium trim gains a new standard six-speaker stereo along with standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • 2013–2014Minor facelift: revised front/rear fascias, updated infotainment options; mechanical specs carry over

Model years in this generation

2010 Outback2011 Outback2012 Outback2013 Outback2014 Outback

Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Subaru Outback guide.

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