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2005 Subaru Outback - Maintenance & Specs

The 2005 Subaru Outback belongs to a Subaru Outback lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 20 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.0L, 2.5L, 2.5L I4 / 3.0L V6. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with an automatic (s5). The 2005 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) Outback model years also documented.

It takes 5W-30 conventional or synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, Subaru ATF HP transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 33 ft-lb, lug nut 89 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.

NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around suspension (37), air bags (36), vehicle speed control (24). A representative report reads: "P2138 code. Gas pedal stops responding to inputs. Car goes into limp mode and managed to get car off the road. Shut off and waited 5 minutes, restarted and it..." There are 9 safety recalls on record; one covers: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or....

EPA fuel economy is rated at 17 city / 23 highway MPG, 20 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,900.

Quick Specs

Oil viscosity5W-30
Oil typeConventional or Synthetic
Oil capacity (w/ filter)4.4 qt
OEM oil specAPI SN
Oil filterMobil 1 M1-110A
EPA combined20 MPG
Tire size245/60R18
CoolantSuper Long Life
Open recalls on record9
Technical service bulletins44

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.