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2002 Subaru Forester Base
Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (L) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester | |||
| A/T (Dexron III) | 9.8 (9.3) | ||
| A/T Differential (GL-5) | 1.3 (1.2) | ||
| AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) | 0.8 (0.8) | ||
| Cooling System | 6.3 (6.0) | ||
| Crankcase | 4.2 (4.0) | ||
| M/T (GL-5) | 3.7 (3.5) | ||
| Impreza & Outback Sport | |||
| A/T (Dexron III) | |||
| 2.0L | 9.8 (9.3) | ||
| 2.5L | 10.0 (9.5) | ||
| A/T Differential (GL-5) | 1.3 (1.2) | ||
| AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) | 0.8 (0.8) | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| Automatic 2.0L | 8.0 (7.6) | ||
| Manual 2.0L | 8.1 (7.7) | ||
| Automatic 2.5L | 7.3 (6.9) | ||
| Manual 2.5L | 7.4 (7.0) | ||
| Crankcase | |||
| 2.0L | 4.8 (4.5) | ||
| 2.5L | 4.2 (4.0) | ||
| M/T (GL-5) | 3.7 (3.5) | ||
| Power Steering | 0.7 (0.7) | ||
| Legacy | |||
| A/T (Dexron III) | 9.8-10.1 (9.3-9.6) | ||
| A/T Differential (GL-5) | 1.2-1.4 (1.1-1.3) | ||
| AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) | 0.8 (0.8) | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| A/T | 7.1 (6.7) | ||
| M/T | 7.2 (6.8) | ||
| Crankcase | 4.2 (4.0) | ||
| M/T (GL-5) | 3.7 (3.5) | ||
| Power Steering (Dexron III) | 0.7 (0.7) | ||
| Outback | |||
| A/T (Dexron III) | 9.8-10.1 (9.3-9.6) | ||
| A/T Differential (GL-5) | 1.2-1.4 (1.1-1.3) | ||
| AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) | 0.8 (0.8) | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| 2.5L 4-Cyl. | 7.1 (6.7) | ||
| 3.0L 6-Cyl. | 8.4 (7.9) | ||
| Crankcase | |||
| 2.5L 4-Cyl. | 4.2 (4.0) | ||
| 3.0L 6-Cyl. | 7.2 (6.8) | ||
| Power Steering (Dexron III) | 0.7 (0.7) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.