Synthetic oil
Subaru XV Crosstrek / Subaru XV Crosstrek 2011-2024 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Engine oil / Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine oil”. Also, you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
NOTE
Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity
noted in chapter 12 is the recommended
engine oil for optimum engine
performance. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.