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2002 Subaru Forester Base
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.00 OZS. | 0.17 L | PAG 100 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.41 LBS. | 0.63 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 9.80 QTS. | 9.27 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Automatic Trans | Front | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD | Rear | 0.80 QTS. | 0.75 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 6.60 QTS. | 6.24 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | S | |||
| Engine Oil | Overhaul | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 | In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 | In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 | In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
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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.