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2012 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Maintenance: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Service or Charge | ||||
| Normal Service | ||||
| 3,000 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 7,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 15,000 Miles | 1.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 22,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | 2.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| 37,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 45,000 Miles | 1.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 52,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | 4.5 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Replacement or Wheel Bearing Inspection |
| 67,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 75,000 Miles | 1.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 82,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | 2.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| 97,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 105,000 Miles | 1.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 112,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | 4.5 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Replacement or Wheel Bearing Inspection |
| 127,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 135,000 Miles | 1.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 137,500 Miles | 0.7 | 0.0 | C | |
| 142,500 Miles | 1.1 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | 2.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| Severe Service | ||||
| 3,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 7,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 11,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 15,000 Miles | 3.2 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 18,750 miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 22,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 26,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | 3.6 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 33,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 37,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 41,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 45,000 Miles | 3.2 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 48,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 52,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 56,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | 5.5 | 0.0 | B | Does Not include Fuel Filter Replacement or Wheel Bearing Inspections |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 63,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 67,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 71,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 75,000 Miles | 3.2 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 78,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 82,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 86,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | 3.6 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 93,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 97,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 101,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 105,000 Miles | 3.2 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 108,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 112,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 116,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | 5.5 | 0.0 | B | Does Not include Fuel Filter Replacement or Wheel Bearing Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 123,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 127,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 131,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 135,000 Miles | 3.2 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 137,500 Miles | 0.7 | 0.0 | C | |
| 138,750 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 142,500 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 146,250 Miles | 0.5 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | 3.6 | 0.0 | C | Does Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection |
| Note | ||||
| With Automatic Transmission Fluid Change, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | C |
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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.