Oil for Subaru Outback 2.0 diesel

[Popsy]

Honda 2.2 was ok, but far behind any European diesel engine of that size in any parameter. Unlike Toyota 2.2 (which you probably confused for) it didn’t disintegrate itself after 100k km.

I think you're right about my confusion between Honda and Toyota engine.

That said a colleague of mine had a Honda where some timing components failed just after warranty expired, and that was her second one doing that. Too long oil change intervals probably.

 

[JamesTheBok]

Shell Rimula Ultra 5w30 seems like a good choice, and there's also the Helix Ultra 5w30 too

There's nothing wrong with sticking with Ravenol, either.

What does Subaru say to use in the EE20?

5W30 C2 or C3

 

[JamesTheBok]

You really don’t.

It’s not very reliable.

As far as oil in the Subaru 2.0 diesel goes as a Low SAPS oil is no longer required why not use Mobil 1 0w40 ?

I believe it’s usually specced with 0w30 or 5w30

Yes, it's specced 5W30 C2 or C3

 

[edyvw]

Yes, it's specced 5W30 C2 or C3

That should not be really hard to source. Although no DPF means you can go A3.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

5W30 C2 or C3

If the objective is to save money, get the cheapest 5w30 C2 or C3 you can find. That spec should be widely available where you are

 

[kschachn]

If the objective is to save money, get the cheapest 5w30 C2 or C3 you can find. That spec should be widely available where you are

And he can ignore the grade, just get the ACEA Sequence.