• Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
  • Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
  • Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.

The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car’s owner’s manual recommends otherwise.

Model: Subaru Forester, SF (1997 – 2002) (EU)

Subaru Forester Engine Capacity Intervals
Forester 2.0
(1997 – 1998)
EJ 20J 4.0 ℓ 12 500 km/
12 months
Forester 2.0
(1999 – 2002)
EJ 20J 4.5 ℓ 12 500 km/
12 months
Forester 2.0 T
(1999 – 2002)
5.0 ℓ 12 500 km/
12 months

Model: Subaru Forester, SG (2002 – 2008) (EU)

Subaru Forester, SG (2002 - 2008) Engine Capacity Intervals
Forester 2.0 (2002 – 2005) EJ 20J 4.0 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.0 (2005 – 2008) 4.2 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.0 T (2002 – 2005) 4.5 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5 (2005 – 2008) 4.2 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5 T (2005 – 2008) 4.3 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months

Model: Subaru Forester, SH (2008 – 2013) (EU)

Subaru Forester, SH (2008 - 2013) Engine Capacity Intervals
Forester 2.0 (2008 – 2013) 4.2 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5 (2008 – 2011) EJ 253 4.2 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5 (2011 – 2013) FB25B 5.2 ℓ 12 000 km/ 8 months
Forester 2.5 T (2008 – 2011) EJ 255 4.2 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5 T (2011 – 2013) EJ 255 4.2 ℓ 12 000 km/ 8 months
Forester 2.0 D (2008 – 2013) 5.9 ℓ/
0.4 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months

Model: Subaru Forester, SJ (2013 – ) (EU)

Subaru Forester, SJ (2013 - ) Engine Capacity Intervals
Forester 2.0i (2013 – ) FB20 4.8 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.0 XT (2013 – ) FA20DIT 5.1 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5i (2013 – ) FB25 4.8 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.0D (2013 – ) 5.9 ℓ
/ 0.4 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months

Model: Subaru Forester, SK (2018 – ) (EU)

2019 Subaru Forester Engine Capacity Intervals
Forester 2.0i (2018 – ) FB20 4.4-4.8 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.5i (2018 – ) FB25 4.8 ℓ
/ 0.2 ℓ
15 000 km/ 12 months
Forester 2.0i e-Boxer
(2019 – )
FB20 4.2 ℓ 15 000 km/ 12 months

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