Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Subaru Forester XT, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Capacity
FUEL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | 2.5 L Non-turbo | 2.5 L Turbo | ||||
| Transmission | 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | ||
| Fuel tank | l (US gal, lmp gal) | 60(15.9, 13.2) | ||||
| Engine oil l (US qt, lmp qt) |
Total capacity (Overhaul) | 5.0 (5.3, 4.4) | ||||
| Filling amount of engine oil | When replacing engine oil and oil filter | 4.2 (4.4, 3.7) | 4.3 (4.5, 3.8) | |||
| When replacing only engine oil | 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) | |||||
| Transmission oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 3.5 (3.7,3.1) | - | 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) | - | |
| ATF | l (US qt, lmp qt) | - | 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) | - | 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) | |
| Front differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | - | 1.2 (1.3, 1.1) | - | 1.2 (1.3, 1.1) | |
| Rear differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.8 (0.8, 0.7) | ||||
| Power steering fluid | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) | ||||
| Engine coolant | l (US qt, lmp 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.
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