What type of oil does a Subaru Forester take?

Fits Forester (1998 – 2018) Recommended especially for turbo-charged engines, Genuine Subaru Certified 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil provides superior protection against oil breakdown for cleaner running and long engine life. 5W-30 synthetic motor oil is required for 2011 and newer turbo-charged Subaru vehicles.

Can I put 5W30 instead of 0W20 Subaru?

You can use 5w30 but if your vehicle is still under warranty, then you might risk them denying a claim down the road. If it is out of warranty, feel free to use 15w40 diesel if you want.

What kind of oil does a Subaru Forester 2015 take?

2015 subaru Forester Oil 5W30 Synthetic. Synthetic 5W 30 Oil QT. Quantity Required: 4.4 – SOA427V1410 – Genuine subaru Part.

What kind of oil does a Subaru Forester 2021 take?

Subaru Oil Guide:

Model Subaru Oil Required Capacity
Subaru Forester 2011 – 2021 0W-20 Synthetic Oil 4.4 – 5.5 Quarts
Subaru Forester XT 2004 – 2010 5W-30 Conventional Oil 4.4 Quarts
Subaru Forester XT 2011 – 2018 5W-30 Synthetic Oil 4.4 – 5.4 Quarts
Subaru Impreza 2002 – 2011 5W-30 Conventional Oil 4.4 Quarts

Can you use 5W 20 instead of 0W-20?

Yes you can use both. 0w-20 just provides better engine protection when starting up in cold cold winters. You should use what’s specified in the owner’s manual.

Can I use 5W20 instead of 0W-20 Subaru?

There are no issues with running synthetic 5w20 in place of a 0w20 because the operational temperature (20 weight) will be the same. Just to clarify, Subaru allows for the usage of up to one quart of 5w30 to top off the oil level in the event of oil consumption.

What oil does a 2016 Subaru Forester take?

2016 subaru Forester Oil 5W30 Synthetic. Synthetic 5W 30 Oil QT. Quantity Required: 4.4 – SOA427V1410 – Genuine subaru Part.

What oil does a 2010 Subaru Forester take?

2010 subaru Forester Oil 5W30 Synthetic. Synthetic 5W 30 Oil GALLON – SOA427V1415 – Genuine subaru Part.

What oil does a 2020 Subaru Forester take?

Genuine Subaru 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil is uniquely formulated to handle the low-friction design of the Subaru non-turbocharged engine, and is engineered for high performance in a wide range of operating conditions.