Engine oil
SAE 5W-30 synthetic
Look for API SN on the label. Checked for 2015–2021 models with the 2.5L turbo flat-4.
4.5 qt with filterReplace: every 6,000 mi
Subaru
Your car
2020 Subaru WRX STI oil type, capacity & maintenance
2.5L turbo flat-4 · AWD
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil changeParts & fluids for the 2020 WRX STI
Oil filter
Match by VIN
The filter changed between engines in these years. Use the store's fit check with your VIN to get the right one.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug gasket
Inspect, new gasket
Fit a new drain plug gasket or washer if yours is flattened or nicked.
Replace: every oil change
Engine air filter
Fits 2020 WRX STI
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 30,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2020 WRX STI
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 12,000 mi
Spark plugs
Fits 2020 WRX STI
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 60,000 mi
Every 6,000 miles: what's due
Pick your mileage to see what comes due at that service.
6,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
12,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
18,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
24,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
30,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 30,000 miShop part →
36,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
42,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
48,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
54,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
60,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
- Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 30,000 miShop part →
66,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
72,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
78,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
84,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
90,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 30,000 miShop part →
96,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 6,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresSubaru says every 6,000 mi · every 6,000 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 12,000 miShop part →
Other years: 2019 WRX STI · 2021 WRX STI · All WRX STI years
Oil grade and capacity are checked against published lubricant application data where marked verified; part numbers and intervals follow Subaru's maintenance schedule. Severe use (towing, short trips, dusty roads) shortens some intervals. Confirm the part number against your VIN at checkout. Read the full disclaimer
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