2008 Subaru WRX - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Subaru WRX belongs to a Subaru WRX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 10 model years, from 2003 to 2026. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2003) and later (2026) WRX model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, Subaru ATF HP transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 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.
There are 7 safety recalls on record; one covers: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.4 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SN |
| Oil filter | Mobil 1 M1-110A |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 7 |
| Technical service bulletins | 8 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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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.