2026 Subaru Outback - Maintenance & Specs
The 2026 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 2.4L Flat4, 2.4L, 2.4L Turbo. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (av-s8). This 2026 car is the most recent Subaru Outback model year on record.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 5.1 qt with a new filter. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, Subaru ATF HP transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 20 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 5,000 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 33 ft-lb, lug nut 89 ft-lb, spark plug 13 ft-lb.
Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 21 city / 29 highway MPG, 24 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,800.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.1 qt |
| Oil filter | Subaru 15208AA170 |
| EPA combined | 24 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Technical service bulletins | 18 |
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.