Recommended Engine Oil for the Subaru Forester. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Subaru Forester engine oil for 4 generations and 35 modifications produced from 1997 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Forester Generations
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Forester SJ (2013-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Forester 2.0 XT 5,1 L - 5W-30
Forester 2.0 XT 5,1 L (service fill), 6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Forester 2.0D 5,9 L (service fill), 7,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-3
Forester 2.0i 4,8 L (service fill), 5,7 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40
Forester 2.5i 4,8 L - 0W-20
Forester 2.5i 4,2 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40
Forester 2.5i 4,8 L (service fill), 5,7 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40

Forester SH (2008-2013)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Forester 2.0 D 5,9 L (service fill), 7,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-3
Forester 2.0 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.5 T 4,2 L 12000 km/ 8 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 T 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.5 X (CAN) 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 X (CAN) 5,2 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Forester 2.5 X (USA) 5,2 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 0W-20
Forester 2.5 X (USA) 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 4 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 XT (CAN) 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 XT (CAN) 4,2 L 3700 miles/ 6 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 XT (USA) 4,2 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 XT (USA) 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 4 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 5,2 L 12000 km/ 8 months 0W-20
Forester 2.5 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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Forester SG (2002-2008)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Forester 2.0 T 4,5 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.0 4 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.0 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.5 (CAN) 4 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 (USA) 4 L 3750 miles/ 4 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 T 4,3 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.5 Turbo (CAN) 4 L 3000 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 Turbo (USA) 4 L 3750 miles/ 4 months 5W-30
Forester 2.5 Turbo 4 L - 5W-30
Forester 2.5 4 L - 5W-30
Forester 2.5 4,2 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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Forester SF (1997-2002)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Forester 2.0 T 5 L 12500 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.0 4 L 12500 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Forester 2.0 4,5 L 12500 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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