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2005 Subaru Forester X, Standard
General Information: Specifications: Forester: Capacity
2005 Subaru Forester X, StandardSECTION Capacity
CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | 2.5 L Non-turbo | 2.5 L Turbo | |||
| Transmission | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | |
| Fuel tank | l (US gal, Imp gal) | 60 (15.9, 13.2) | |||
| Engine oil (When replaced) | l (US qt, Imp qt) | Approx. 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) | |||
| Transmission gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 3.5 (3.7,3.1) | No | 3.5 (3.7,3.1) | No |
| ATF | l (US qt, Imp qt) | No | 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) | No | 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) |
| Front differential gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | No | 1.2 (1.3,1.1) | No | 1.2 (1.3,1.1) |
| Rear differential gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 0.8 (0.8,0.6) | |||
| Power steering fluid | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 0.7 (0.7,0.6) | |||
| Engine coolant | l (US qt, Imp qt) | Approx. 6.9 (Approx. 7.3, 6.1) | Approx. 6.8 (Approx. 7.2, 6.0) | Approx. 7.4 (Approx. 7.8, 6.5) | Approx. 7.3 (Approx. 7.7, 6.4) |
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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.