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EnglishSpecifications for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Specifications
Tires .................................................................. 504
Temporary spare tires ........................................ 505
Brake pedal........................................................ 505
Brake disc ......................................................... 505
Brake pad .......................................................... 505
12-2. Bulb chart ......................................................506
Safety precautions ............................................. 506
Bulb chart.......................................................... 507
12-3. Vehicle identification.....................................509
12-1. Specifications ............................................... 500
Dimensions ........................................................500
Engine................................................................500
Fuel....................................................................501
Engine oil...........................................................501
Front differential and rear differential gear oil .....503
Fluids.................................................................503
Engine coolant ...................................................504
Electrical system ................................................504
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Specifications
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12-1. Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
& Dimensions
in (mm)
Item
Overall length
Forester
Subaru Forester Wilderness
182.7 (4,640)
Overall width
Overall height
Wheel base
71.5 (1,815)
72.2 (1,835)
68.9 (1,750)
68.1 (1,730)*2
67.5 (1,715)*3
105.1 (2,670)
61.6 (1,565)
61.8 (1,570)
8.7 (220)
104.9 (2,665)
61.4 (1,560)
61.4 (1,560)
9.3 (235)
Front
Rear
Tread
Ground clearance*1
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
*2: Models with roof rails
*3: Models without roof rails
& Engine
Engine model
FB25 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type
Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke direct injection gasoline engine
Displacement cu-in (cc)
Bore 6 Stroke in (mm)
Compression ratio
Firing order
152 (2,498)
3.70 6 3.54 (94.0 6 90.0)
12.0 : 1
1 – 3 – 2 – 4
Specifications 501
& Fuel
Fuel requirement
Fuel tank capacity
16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 Imp gal)
Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher
For more details, refer to “Fuel” �P303.
& Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil” �P462.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
! Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
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! Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.
NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
SAE viscosity No. and
applicable temperature
Oil grade
Engine oil capacity
– Adding the oil from low level to
full level:
0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil
for optimum engine performance and
protection. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
1.1 US qt (1.0 liters, 0.9 Imp qt)
– Changing the oil and oil filter:
4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt)
*: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available,
5W-30 conventional oil may be used
if replenishment is needed but should
be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at
the next oil change.
or
API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) classification SN with the
words “RESOURCE CONSER-
VING”, SN PLUS with the words
“RESOURCE CONSERVING” or
SP with the words “RESOURCE
CONSERVING”
ILSAC (International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee) GF-5 or GF-6A, which can
be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst
mark)
Specifications 503
& Front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil
Front differential gear oil
Rear differential gear oil
.
SUBARU Extra MT*3
Oil grade
API classification GL-5 (75W-90)
0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
.
API classification GL-5 (75W-90)
Oil capacity*1
Remarks*2
1.4 US qt (1.3 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
“Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil” �P469
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
*3: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this oil.
& Fluids
Fluid
Fluid type*1
Fluid capacity*2
Remarks*3
Except for Subaru Forester Wilderness models: 11.9 US qt (11.3
liters, 9.9 Imp qt)
For Subaru Forester Wilderness models: 12.4 US qt (11.7 liters,
10.3 Imp qt)
Continuously variable
transmission fluid
“Continuously variable
transmission fluid” �P468
Consult your SUBARU dealer.
FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3
or DOT 4 brake fluid
“Brake fluid” �P469
Brake fluid
—
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
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& Engine coolant
Coolant capacity
9.0 US qt (8.5 liters, 7.5 Imp qt)
Coolant type
SUBARU SUPER COOLANT
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Cooling system” �P464.
& Electrical system
Battery type
Alternator
Q-85
12 V-150 A
DILKAR7Q8 (NGK)
Spark plugs
& Tires
Item
Forester
Subaru Forester Wilderness
Tire size
Wheel size
225/60R17 99H
17 6 7 J
225/55R18 98H
18 6 7 J
225/60R17 99T
17 6 7 J
Front
Rear
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2)
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Pressure
89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*1
Wheel nut tightening torque
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts
by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible. For the wheel nut tightening procedure,
refer to “Changing a flat tire” �P426.
Specifications 505
& Temporary spare tires
Temporary spare tire size
T145/80 D17
Temporary spare tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
& Brake pedal
in (mm)
Pedal clearance
Pedal free play
2.56 (65)*
0.02 - 0.11 (0.5 - 2.7)
*: Minimum value when pedal is operated with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)
& Brake disc
If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult your
SUBARU dealer.
& Brake pad
in (mm)
0.06 (1.5)
Brake pad wear limit
Bulb chart
506
12-2. Bulb chart
& Safety precautions
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
Bulb chart 507
& Bulb chart
NOTE
Lights indicated by letters are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
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Bulb chart
508
Wattage
Bulb No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A
Front turn signal light
12 V-21 W
WY21W
—
Vanity mirror light
12 V-2 W
Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)
Door step light
12 V-13 W
—
12 V-5 W
W5W
WY21W
W16W
W5W
—
Rear turn signal light
12 V-21 W
Backup light
12 V-16 W
Front side marker light (if equipped)
Low/High beam headlight
Daytime running light
12 V-5 W
—
—
—
B
C
D
E
F
Map light
—
—
Dome light
—
—
Side turn signal light (if equipped)
High-mounted stop light
Cargo area light (models with rear gate light)
Tail light
—
—
—
—
—
—
G
H
—
—
Stop light
—
—
Tail light
—
—
I
Rear side marker light
Rear gate light (if equipped)
License plate light
—
—
J
—
—
K
L
M
N
—
—
Front side marker light (if equipped)
Front position light/Accessory lamp (if equipped)
Front fog light (if equipped)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Vehicle identification 509
12-3. Vehicle identification
1
Vehicle identification number (under the
floor carpet of the right-hand front seat)
2
3
Emission control label
Tire inflation pressure label (vehicle
placard)
4
5
6
7
8
Certification label
Vehicle identification number
Model number label
Fuel label
Air conditioner label
