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2008 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
For CANADA Model
WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (CANADA SPEC. VEHICLE)
| Option code (1) | COZK | COTL | COSL | COSM | ||||||||
| Engine type | 2.5 L Non-turbo | |||||||||||
| Grade | 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | ||||||||||
| Transmission | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | ||||
| Vehicle weight (C.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 795 (1,753) | 815 (1,797) | 795 (1,753) | 815 (1,797) | 795 (1,753) | 815 (1,797) | 790 (1,742) | 810 (1,786) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 640 (1,411) | 640 (1,411) | 650 (1,433) | 650 (1,433) | 645 (1,422) | 645 (1,422) | 635 (1,400) | 635 (1,400) | |||
| Total | kg (lb) | 1,435 (3,164) | 1,455 (3,208) | 1,445 (3,186) | 1,465 (3,230) | 1,440 (3,175) | 1,460 (3,219) | 1,425 (3,142) | 1,445 (3,186) | |||
| Total axle weight (G.A.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | |||
| Total vehicle weight (G.V.W.) | kg (lb) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | |||
| Option | Aluminum wheel | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | |||||||
| Leather seats and leather door trim center decoration | - | ◦ | - | - | ||||||||
| Front fog light | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Cruise control | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Leather package base | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Sunroof | - | ◦ | ◦ | - | ||||||||
| Seat heater | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Fully automatic air conditioner | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Manual air conditioner | ◦ | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Cold zone package | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Side airbag | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Deicer | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Special model F | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
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WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (CANADA SPEC. VEHICLE)
| Option code (1) | CO66 | COSL | COTL | COSM | ||||||||
| Engine type | 2.5 L Non-turbo | 2.5 L Turbo | ||||||||||
| Grade | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XT | ||||||||||
| Transmission | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | ||||
| Vehicle weight (C.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 790 (1,742) | 810 (1,786) | 845 (1,863) | 865 (1,907) | 830 (1,830) | 850 (1,874) | 825 (1,819) | 845 (1,863) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 635 (1,400) | 635 (1,400) | 655 (1,444) | 655 (1,444) | 650 (1,433) | 650 (1,433) | 635 (1,400) | 635 (1,400) | |||
| Total | kg (lb) | 1,425 (3,142) | 1,445 (3,186) | 1,500 (3,308) | 1,520 (3,352) | 1,480 (3,263) | 1,500 (3,308) | 1,460 (3,219) | 1,480 (3,263) | |||
| Total axle weight (G.A.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 930 (2,051) | 930 (2,051) | 990 (2,183) | 990 (2,183) | 990 (2,183) | 990 (2,183) | 990 (2,183) | 990 (2,183) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,000 (2,205) | 1,020 (2,249) | 1,020 (2,249) | 1,020 (2,249) | 1,020 (2,249) | 1,020 (2,249) | 1,020 (2,249) | |||
| Total vehicle weight (G.V.W.) | kg (lb) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,880 (4,145) | 1,960 (4,322) | 1,960 (4,322) | 1,960 (4,322) | 1,960 (4,322) | 1,960 (4,322) | 1,960 (4,322) | |||
| Option | Aluminum wheel | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | |||||||
| Leather seats and leather door trim center decoration | - | - | ◦ | - | ||||||||
| Front fog light | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Cruise control | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Leather package base | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Sunroof | - | ◦ | ◦ | - | ||||||||
| Seat heater | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Fully automatic air conditioner | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Manual air conditioner | ◦ | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Cold zone package | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Side airbag | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Deicer | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||||||
| Special model F | ◦ | - | - | - | ||||||||
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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.
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