2006 Subaru Forester Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2006 Subaru Forester oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2006 Subaru Forester, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2006 Subaru Forester oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.5L 4-cylinder EJ253 B	4.5 quarts (with filter) W/ AT. 4.4 quarts (with filter) W/ MT.	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Subaru 15208AA100 Subaru 38325AA032
2.5L 4-cylinder EJ255 E Turbo	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Subaru 15208AA100 Subaru 38325AA032

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Select Your 2006 Subaru Forester Engine Option

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ253 B

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder EJ253 B [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

X, X L.L. Bean Edition, XT Limited

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter) W/ AT.
4.4 quarts (with filter) W/ MT.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA100 and Subaru 38325AA032

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA020, 15208AA021, 15208AA022, 15208AA023, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA080, 15208AA09A, 15208AA12A, SOA6351520812 and 38325AA030, 38325AA031, 38325KA000

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5L 4-cylinder EJ253 B oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). For models With an Automatic Transmission (W/ AT), this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.4 quarts. (with filter). For models With a Manual Transmission (MT), this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57712-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46116-EA

Coolant Capacity:

7.3 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).
7.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ255 E Turbo

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder EJ255 E Turbo [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

X, X L.L. Bean Edition, XT Limited

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA100 and Subaru 38325AA032

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA020, 15208AA021, 15208AA022, 15208AA023, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA080, 15208AA09A, 15208AA12A, SOA6351520812 and 38325AA030, 38325AA031, 38325KA000