Parts for your 2022 Subaru Xv-Oil pump

2022 Subaru XV Oil Pump — What It Does and How to Look After It

Yes, the 2022 Subaru XV (FB20 petrol boxer) absolutely uses an engine oil pump. This is confirmed in Subaru’s factory service manual for the 2018–2022 XV/Crosstrek (Lubrication section) and Subaru’s parts catalog, which list a crankshaft-driven trochoid (gerotor) oil pump integrated in the front timing cover on the FB20 engine.

The oil pump is the quiet workhorse under the bonnet, pulling oil from the sump and pushing it under pressure through galleries to bearings, camshafts, and the timing chains. On the 2022 XV’s FB20, the pump is driven directly off the crank, so oil pressure builds quickly after start-up—vital for long engine life and happy AVCS (variable valve timing) hardware. Without a healthy pump, it’s game over for bearings and timing components.

As for servicing, the pump itself isn’t a regular replacement item. The smart play is preventative care that keeps it in top nick:

• Stick to proper oil: Subaru specifies full-synthetic 0W-20 for most climates