Just completed my first oil change on my 2013 OB 2.5i.
Here are my completely unscientific conclusions:
- The 2013 Outback 2.5i is the easiest car EVER perform an oil change on. No ramps/jack/jackstands required. Filter is on top and easy to take off, and my oil fill consisted of exactly 5qts. which is the size of a 5 qt. jug of oil. I love this car.
- I did the oil change at 4100 miles because I am old school and think that 'metal shavings' are in the oil since its new. The oil came out very clean, which is no indicator of cleanliness or oil life, so I am inclined to think that 7,500 miles is a great interval for this car.
- I have a 08/12 OB with the pre-recall 15208AA15A filter. The new post-recall filter's gasket was much thicker. I actually don't think at 7/8 turns the original filter's gasket is thick enough to keep the metal can from contacting the mating surface.
Here are my completely unscientific conclusions:
- The 2013 Outback 2.5i is the easiest car EVER perform an oil change on. No ramps/jack/jackstands required. Filter is on top and easy to take off, and my oil fill consisted of exactly 5qts. which is the size of a 5 qt. jug of oil. I love this car.
- I did the oil change at 4100 miles because I am old school and think that 'metal shavings' are in the oil since its new. The oil came out very clean, which is no indicator of cleanliness or oil life, so I am inclined to think that 7,500 miles is a great interval for this car.
- I have a 08/12 OB with the pre-recall 15208AA15A filter. The new post-recall filter's gasket was much thicker. I actually don't think at 7/8 turns the original filter's gasket is thick enough to keep the metal can from contacting the mating surface.