Engine Oil and Filter Change on 2014-2018 Subaru Forester
Step-by-step engine oil and filter service. Features viscosity suggestions and capacities for 2.5L Boxer engines. Mapped specifically for 2015 Subaru Forester Premium (2.5L H4 (FB25)).
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Drain Old Oil
Locate the 17mm oil pan drain plug under the engine oil pan skid plate cutout. Place a drain pan underneath, unscrew the plug, and let the motor oil drain completely.
Replace Oil Filter
Locate the top-mounted oil filter in the engine bay (next to the oil fill cap). Place a rag around the filter base, unscrew counterclockwise, and replace with a fresh filter after lubricating the O-ring gasket with fresh oil.
Refill Engine Oil
Reinstall the drain plug with a new crush washer. Refill the engine with 5.1 Quarts of 0W-20 Synthetic oil through the oil fill cap. Check level using the dipstick.