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While changing the oil in your Forester every 6,000 miles is a good rule of thumb to follow, you may run into situations where it'll need service before it hits its recommended interval. When this happens, your car may emit any one of the following oil change warning signs: Knocking and loud engine sounds Lower fuel efficiency Active Oil Change or Check Engine dashboard light Noticeable oil smell Dark and dirty oil or sludge buildup These warning signs are often the first indicators of severe damage under the hood, like oil leaks. To reduce the risk of engine damage and failure, schedule a professional oil change for your Subaru Forester as soon as it begins to experience any of these issues! 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Subaru Forester oil capacity Engine Oil capacity (with filter) Recommended oil type Oil change interval EJ 20J Forester 2.0 4 L. (4.2 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 251 Forester 2.5 4 L. (4.2 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5QT 77 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-30 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 1,097 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 10,684 Reviews Check Current Price 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Subaru Forester oil capacity Engine Oil capacity (with filter) Recommended oil type Oil change interval EJ 20J Forester 2.0 4 L. (4.2 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 20 Forester 2.0 Turbo 4.5 L. (4.7 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 25 Forester 2.5 4.2 L. (4.43 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 25 Forester 2.5 Turbo 4.3 L. (4.54 qt.) 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5QT 77 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-30 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 1,097 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 10,684 Reviews Check Current Price 2009 2010 2011 2012 Subaru Forester oil capacity Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval EJ 20 Forester 2.0 4.2 L. (4.2 qt) / 0.2 L. 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 253 Forester 2.5 4.2 L. (4.2 qt) / 0.2 L. 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) EJ 255 Forester 2.5 Turbo 4.2 L. (4.2 qt) / 0.2 L. 0W-30 5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) FB25B Forester 2.5 5.2 L. (5.4 qt.) 0W-20 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) Forester 2.0 D (2008 – 2013) 5.9 / 0.4 15,000 km / 12 months # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5QT 77 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-30 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 1,097 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 10,684 Reviews Check Current Price 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Subaru Forester oil capacity Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval FB20 Forester 2.0i 4.8 L. (5.0 qt.) / 0.2 L. 0W-20 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) FB25 Forester 2.5i 4.8 L. (5.0 qt.) / 0.2 L. 0W-20 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) FA20DIT Forester 2.0 XT 5.1 L. (5.4 qt.) / 0.2 L. 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) Forester 2.0D (2013 – ) 5.9 L. / 0.4 L. 15 000 km/ 12 months # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5QT 77 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-30 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 1,097 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Single Pack, New Packaging) 7,111 Reviews Check Current Price 2018 2019 2020 2021 Subaru Forester oil capacity Engine Oil capacity / Filter capacity Recommended oil type Oil change interval FB20 Forester 2.0i 4.8 L. (5.0 qt.) / 0.2 L. 0W-20 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) FB25 Forester 2.5i 4.8 L. (5.0 qt.) / 0.2 L. 0W-20 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles) FB20D Forester 2.0D 5.9 L. / 0.4 L. 15 000 km/ 12 months # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5QT 77 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-30 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 1,097 Reviews Check Current Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Single Pack, New Packaging) 7,111 Reviews Check Current Price How much oil does a Subaru Forester take? The 2021 Subaru Forester with the 2.5L 4-cyl engine (engine code FB25D) takes 4.4 quarts (with filter) of 0W-20 synthetic oil. A new oil filter and a crush washer are required. What Happens When You Neglect to Have Your Oil Changed? You shouldn't go over your model's recommended oil change mileage. If you do, several things can go wrong with your car. With dirt and particles constantly being introduced into your oil, your filter will eventually clog and the particles will have nowhere to go. Your oil will become thicker and have a more sludge-like consistency. This will result in more-than-usual wear on your engine. The oil is not only a lubricant for the constantly moving metal parts, but it also contains several other ingredients, such as detergents and rust-preventative chemicals. These chemicals can eventually wear out if you neglect to change your oil, which will result in an unnecessary buildup of dirt and prohibit your oil from lubricating your engine parts properly. Luckily, oil lasts for a decent amount of time, and if you miss your recommended oil change date/mileage, it won't destroy your car. However, you should prepare to have this completed when the suggested date or mileage is approaching.