fubanger

Hey all, I own a 2013 Crosstrek with automatic transmission and I'm wondering when I should change the oil. The owners manual says @ 7.5K but Subaru.com tells me 3.75K. Anybody have a definitive answer in this?...Thank you for your time...Cheers

04GG

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Theoretically today's oil is capable of 7K, but I still change mine around 3000-4000. There is no definitive answer, so go with what you are comfortable with.

Brfatal

Depends on your driving. 7,000 is not usually advised. For normal street driving (heavy usage) you should do it per what Subaru.com says.

04GG

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Depends on oil and capacity too. If it has a large enough capacity on the N/A motor and runs synthetic, 7K is likely not an issue. Dino oil, I'd stick with 3-4K. My E46 was 7qts and recommended 15K mi.

Harry Maneuvers

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Also take into consideration whether you are doing stop and go driving with lots of short trips or if a lot of those miles are highway.