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Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Forester?

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Subaru Forester Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Subaru Forester. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2022-2024 Subaru Forester: 3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF

Generation	Years	Top spec
2022-2024	2022-2024	3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF
2020-2021	2020-2021	1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.
2019	2019	1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

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Quick Answer:2022-2024 Subaru Forester: 3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2022-2024):3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF

Air Cond Refrigerant (2022-2024):1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2022-2024):12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2022-2024):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2022-2024):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2022-2024):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2022-2024):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

Fuel Tank (2022-2024):16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2022-2024):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Air Cond Refrigerant (2020-2021):1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2020-2021):12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2020-2021):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2020-2021):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.

Engine Coolant (2020-2021):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2020-2021):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

Fuel Tank (2020-2021):16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2020-2021):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Air Cond Refrigerant (2019):1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2019):12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2019):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2019):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.

Engine Coolant (2019):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2019):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.

Fuel Tank (2019):16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2019):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2018):— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2018):0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0 L Eng) (2018):13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2018):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Automatic C V T Trans, Turbocharger) (2018):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil (2018):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2018):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2018):6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank (2018):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2018):3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2018):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2018):12.90 QTS. (12.2 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Differential Gear Oil ( Automatic C V T Trans, Normally Aspirated) (2018):1.43 QTS. (1.35 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng, Automatic C V T Trans) (2018):8.01 QTS. (7.58 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2018):6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2017):— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2017):0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0 L Eng) (2017):13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2017):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Automatic C V T Trans, Turbocharger) (2017):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil (2017):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2017):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2017):6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank (2017):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2017):3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2017):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2016):— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2016):1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0 L Eng) (2016):13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2016):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Automatic C V T Trans, Turbocharger) (2016):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil (2016):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2016):9.40 QTS. (8.89 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2016):6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank (2016):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2016):3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2016):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2015):— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2015):1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0 L Eng) (2015):13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2015):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Automatic C V T Trans) (2015):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil (2015):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2015):9.40 QTS. (8.89 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2015):6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank (2015):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2015):3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2015):— Windshield Washer Fluid

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Air Cond Compressor Oil3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF

Air Cond Refrigerant1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

Fuel Tank16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

→Approximate capacity.
→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.
→If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

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2020-2021

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Air Cond Refrigerant1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.

Engine Coolant9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

Fuel Tank16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

→Approximate capacity.
→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.
→If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

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2019

2019Open 2019 manual

Air Cond Refrigerant1.00 LBS. (0.45 KG) — HFO-1234yf Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid12.70 QTS. (12.01 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.

Engine Coolant9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN, SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.

Fuel Tank16.60 GALS. (62.83 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

→Approximate capacity.
→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.
→If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.

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2018

2018Open 2018 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Turbocharger)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.90 QTS. (12.2 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Normally Aspirated)1.43 QTS. (1.35 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans)8.01 QTS. (7.58 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil

Notes

→See Underhood Decal.
→Approximate capacity.
→Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

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2017

2017Open 2017 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Turbocharger)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

→See Underhood Decal.
→Approximate capacity.
→Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

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2016

2016Open 2016 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans,Turbocharger)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)9.40 QTS. (8.89 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

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→Approximate capacity.
→Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

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2015

2015Open 2015 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 100 Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a Note: Approximate capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Automatic CVT Trans)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)9.40 QTS. (8.89 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

Fuel Tank15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Note: Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Notes

→See Underhood Decal.
→Approximate capacity.
→Alternative oil will detract from drive ability and fuel efficiency.

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Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Subaru Forester use?: 2022-2024 Subaru Forester: 3.38 OZS. (0.09 L) — VC100YF
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Forester?: Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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