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2017 Subaru Forester Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2017 Subaru Forester oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2017 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 2017 Subaru Forester oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder FA20F 1 Turbo5.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Subaru 15208AA21A
2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BA 45.1 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)Subaru 15208AA21A
2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BC 55.1 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)Subaru 15208AA21A

Select Your 2017 Subaru Forester Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code FA20F 1 Turbo

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder FA20F 1 Turbo [aka 2.0L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring

Oil Capacity:

5.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA21A

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA15A, 15208AA160, 15208AA20A, SOA6351520815

2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L 4-cylinder FA20F 1 Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

SN

Oil Capacity:

5.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57055-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49012-EA

Coolant Capacity:

9.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code FB25BA 4

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BA 4 [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA21A

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA15A, 15208AA160, 15208AA20A, SOA6351520815

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BA 4 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SN

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57055-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49012-EA

Coolant Capacity:

8 quarts - For models with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
7.9 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code FB25BC 5

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BC 5 [aka 2.5L H4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Subaru 15208AA21A

Oil Filter Replaces:

15208AA15A, 15208AA160, 15208AA20A, SOA6351520815

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5L 4-cylinder FB25BC 5 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SN

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57055-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49012-EA

Coolant Capacity:

7.9 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).
8 quarts - For models with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

31 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.

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