Can I use 5w30 in Subaru Forester?
No. Subaru Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil works with the same Subaru filters used with conventional motor oils. Turbo-charged engines but is required for all 2011 Turbo charged engines. This oil is also excellent for all non-turbo vehicles with the exception of the new 2011 Forester (see below).
What kind of oil does Subaru Forester take?
Subaru Oil Guide:
| Model | Subaru Oil Required | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester 2002 – 2010 | 5W-30 Conventional Oil | 4.4 Quarts |
| Subaru Forester 2011 – 2021 | 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.4 – 5.5 Quarts |
| Subaru Forester XT 2004 – 2010 | 5W-30 Conventional Oil | 4.4 Quarts |
| Subaru Forester XT 2011 – 2018 | 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 4.4 – 5.4 Quarts |
How much oil does a Subaru Forester 2.5 take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 0W-20 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.4 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) Install a new washer on the drain bolt. |
| Notes: | Synthetic oil is required. |
What oil does a 2006 Subaru Forester use?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 10W-30, 10W-40 (Above -20) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-30 is preferred. |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
When to change the oil on a Subaru Forester?
The last thing i want is to do the job and then have a leak because i re fit the old washer that’s shot. 1) Gear oil should be changed at a MAXIMUM of 30,000 miles. Even with GREAT synthetic fluid, failure to change will only damage expensive bits. This isn’t a change-it-and-forget-it deal.
How big is the plug washer on a Subaru Forester?
Looks about M26 x 30 x 2 but not certain and is plain copper and not a crush washer. If you have access to Scoobymods, Peaty included a photo of the plug washer sat on a rule in a Forester manual transmission oil change guide. Looks about M26 x 30 x 2 but not certain and is plain copper and not a crush washer. Click to expand…
Where is the dipstick on a Subaru Forester?
The manual says there should be a yellow dipstick but I can’t find anything….. Looking from the front of the car, on the left hand side behind the engine there is a small dipstick. It is the same dipstick you check the fluid with. Use a long narrow funnel and fill from there.