--- title: "2010-2014 Subaru Outback Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, the BR (4th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 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, the BR (4th generation), Mid-size wagon/crossover. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | 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 [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2010-2014 Subaru Outback? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25, port-injected) | 2010-2014 | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited | 0W-20 | 5.1 qt | | 3.6L H6 (EZ36, 5-speed automatic) | 2010-2014 | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited | 5W-30 | 6.9 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2010-2012 | Generation launch; pre-facelift styling, slightly taller ride height than later years | | 2011 | Minor changes following the 2010 redesign: XM satellite radio becomes standard and the power liftgate feature expands to more trims | | 2012 | Premium trim gains a new standard six-speaker stereo along with standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity | | 2013-2014 | Minor facelift: revised front/rear fascias, updated infotainment options; mechanical specs carry over | ## Model years in this generation - [2010 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010) - [2011 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2011) - [2012 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2012) - [2013 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2013) - [2014 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2014) For the full nameplate history, see the [Subaru Outback guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Outback generations (BR)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Outback) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Outback 2.5L FB25 oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/subaru/outback/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25-5/) - [Subaru Outback Forums, real oil capacity of EZ36 in 3.6R](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/real-oil-capacity-of-ez36d-engine-in-3-6r-ob.48513/) - [Subaru Outback Forums, CVT in the 3.6 (5AT vs CVT by year)](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/cvt-in-the-3-6.513017/) - [NHTSA, 2013V194000 steering column recall bulletin (WQI-45)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10234893-9999.pdf) - [NHTSA, 18V626 electronic parking brake actuator recall (WTV-81)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V626-0981.pdf) - [Class Law Group, Subaru oil consumption class action settlement summary](https://www.classlawgroup.com/subaru-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit) - [Subaru Outback Forums, 2011 Premium tire size (225/60R17)](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/tire-size.83410/) - [Conley Subaru, Outback lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-outback-lug-nut-torque/) - [samarins.com, 2010-2014 Subaru Outback common problems](https://www.samarins.com/reviews/outback_10.html) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.