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Maintenance Information: Specifications Subaru Forester SF

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Less Than 0°F (-18°C) To 100°F (38°C)SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 10W-30
Engine CoolantAll50/50 Mixture of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Power Steering FluidAllDexron II, Dexron IIE, Or Dexron III Type ATF
Brake FluidAllDOT 3 Or DOT 4
Clutch FluidAllDOT 3 Or DOT 4
Automatic Transmission FluidAllDexron II or Dexron III
Transmission OilAllAPI Classification GL-5 (2)
Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)AllAPI Classification GL-5 (2)
Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)AllAPI Classification GL-5 (2)
(1) SAE 5W-30 is highly preferred for all models. (2) SAE 90 may be used if temperatures are 30°F (0°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 85W may be used if temperature are 20°F (-30°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 80W may be used if temperatures are below -30°F (-34°C) to 90°F (32°C). SAE 80W-90 may be used if temperatures are below 30°F (-34°C) to over 100°F (38°C).
(1)SAE 5W-30 is highly preferred for all models.
(2)SAE 90 may be used if temperatures are 30°F (0°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 85W may be used if temperature are 20°F (-30°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 80W may be used if temperatures are below -30°F (-34°C) to 90°F (32°C). SAE 80W-90 may be used if temperatures are below 30°F (-34°C) to over 100°F (38°C).

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemConditionSpecification (1)
Engine OilDrained4.7 Qts. (4.5L)
Engine CoolantDrained6.6 Qts. (6.2L)
Transmission OilDrained3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Automatic Transmission FluidDrained10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)Drained1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential Gear OilDrained0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Power Steering FluidDrained0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Fuel TankFull Capacity15.9 Gal. (60L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.

FLUID CAPACITIES

WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

Tire specifications are imprinted on the tire side wall. The recommended cold tire inflation pressures are listed on a label attached to the driver's door jamb.

CAUTIONAll 4 tires on vehicle must be of the same size, construction and load range. DO NOT mix tires of different design such as radial with bias or belted bias tires. Mixing tire types will adversely affect road handling and may lead to loss of vehicle control. To prevent vehicle and tire damage, DO NOT use tire chains on the T-type compact spare tire.

WHEEL TIGHTENING

Tighten all wheel lug nuts to 72-87 ft. lbs. (98-118 N.m). Always tighten wheel lug nuts in a crisscross pattern.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

It is advisable to check battery fluid periodically. Use only distilled water to fill battery cell should it becomes necessary.

Battery should be replaced with group number 80D26R.