Subaru Forester: Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dimensions

*1: Measured with vehicle empty

Engine

Electrical system

AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission

Fuel

NOTE
The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline.

*1: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher may be temporarily used. For details, refer to “Fuel”.

Engine oil

For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil”.

NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.

Approved engine oil

Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.

Alternative engine oil

If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.

NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.

Non-turbo models

Turbo models

Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil

For the checking procedure, or other details, refer to “Manual transmission oil”, “Front differential gear oil (AT models)”, “Rear differential gear oil”.

Fluids

NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.

For the checking procedure, or other details, refer to “Automatic transmission fluid”, “Power steering fluid”, “Brake fluid” or “Clutch fluid (MT models)”.

Engine coolant

NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.

For the checking, adding and replacing procedure, or other details, refer to “Cooling system”.

Tires

*: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the edge of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.

NOTE
For the Latin American models, there is a conventional tire installed under the floor of the cargo area.

Wheel alignment

*: The difference between right-hand camber and left-hand camber should be within 45’ or less.

Replacing bulbs

Fuses and circuits