Engine oil by model
Subaru Forester engine oil capacity and specifications
Every model year and engine of the Subaru Forester in the records. Open a row for the capacity, the grade, the filter and the source.
- Records
- 5
- Model years
- 2021–2026
- Oil capacity
- 4.4–4.7qt
- Viscosity grades
- 0W-20
- 0W-16
Oil records
| Model year | Engine | Oil capacity | Viscosity grade | Manufacturer specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L H4 | 4.7 qt | 0W-16 | ILSAC GF-6B / GF-6A; API SP |
| 2025 | 2.5L H4 | 4.7 qt | 0W-16 | ILSAC GF-6B / GF-6A; API SP |
| 2024 | 2.5L H4 | 4.4 qt | 0W-20 | API SN / SN PLUS / SP; ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A |
| 2022 | 2.5L H4 | 4.4 qt | 0W-20 | API SN / SN PLUS / SP; ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A |
| 2021 | 2.5L H4 | 4.4 qt | 0W-20 | API SN / SN PLUS; ILSAC GF-5 |
Check your owner's manual before you fill.
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Questions
Subaru Forester: short answers
How much oil does the Subaru Forester take?
Between 4.4 and 4.7 quarts depending on the model year and the engine, including the oil filter.
Which oil grades does the Subaru Forester use?
The viscosity grades listed are 0W-20, 0W-16.
Which model years of the Subaru Forester are covered?
5 records for model years 2021 to 2026.
