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2018 Subaru Forester Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic
Brake Fluid
— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Turbocharger)
1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil
0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid
3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)
12.90 QTS. (12.2 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic
Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Normally Aspirated)
1.43 QTS. (1.35 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans)
8.01 QTS. (7.58 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil
Notes
- →See Underhood Decal.
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.
This vehicle's factory manual
2018 Subaru Forester: confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Subaru Forester?
- The 2018 Subaru Forester fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic, Brake Fluid: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Turbocharger): 1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Differential Gear Oil: 0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid: 3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng): 12.90 QTS. (12.2 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic, Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Normally Aspirated): 1.43 QTS. (1.35 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans): 8.01 QTS. (7.58 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil (2.5L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil.
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Subaru Forester take?
- The 2018 Subaru Forester takes — PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal..