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Subaru Outback 4th Generation (BR)

2010–2014 · BR · wagon

BR Outback grew taller and more crossover-shaped, dropped the turbo XT variant, and standardized the CVT (Lineartronic) on most trims. Engines: 2.5L FB25 naturally-aspirated boxer four (replacing the EJ25 mid-cycle), and the 3.6L EZ36 flat-six (3.6R). Last Outback with manual-transmission availability on the 2.5i.

Watch out: Owner reports of FB25 oil consumption — Subaru issued an extended warranty (class-action settlement) covering certain 2011-2015 vehicles with FB engines for piston-ring-related oil consumption. Verify the consumption test and any short-block work was performed.

What your Outback takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades26" driver · 18" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • Differential fluidRear: API GL-5 gear oil (~0.8 qt) · Front: API GL-5 gear oil (~1.5 qt)From owner's manualShop
  • Oil filterParts in catalogShop
  • Engine air filterParts in catalogShop
  • Cabin air filterParts in catalogShop
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  • Key fob batteryNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Power steering fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Serpentine beltNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
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  • Brake rotorsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • ThermostatNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • A/C refrigerantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Fuel filterNot catalogued yetFind yours soon

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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