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2021 Subaru Forester Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2021 (2020-2021).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid
12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.
Engine Coolant
9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil
4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: 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. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.
- →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. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Subaru Forester?
- The 2021 Subaru Forester fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid: 12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil., Engine Coolant: 9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil: 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: 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. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Subaru Forester take?
- The 2021 Subaru Forester takes 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: 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. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)..