Parts for your 2016 Subaru Impreza-Oil seals

2016 Subaru Impreza oil-seals — what they do and when to replace them

Oil-seals are absolutely used on the 2016 Subaru Impreza. Technical references including the Subaru Factory Service Manual (FB20 engine and TR580 CVT sections), the Subaru Tech Information System (STIS), and the Subaru FAST parts catalogue list multiple oil-seals fitted to this model — notably the front and rear crankshaft oil-seals, front differential (axle) side seals in the CVT/manual transaxle, and input/output shaft seals. Major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., SKF, Corteco, Timken) also catalogue direct-fit seals for these locations on the 2016 Impreza, confirming their relevance.

On this Impreza, oil-seals keep engine oil and transmission fluid where they belong and stop grit and moisture getting in. Up front, the crankshaft seal sits behind the crank pulley