Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual page 480

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Specifications

! Alternative engine oil

If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.

Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the

temperature and other factors.

! Non-turbo models

API classification SM or SN with

"ENERGY CONSERVING" or

"RESOURCE CONSERVING"

ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can

be identified with the ILSAC

certification mark (Starburst

SAE viscosity No. and

applicable temperature

0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil

for optimum engine performance and

protection. Conventional oil may be

used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

*: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available,

5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may

be used if replenishment is needed but

should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic

oil at the next oil change.

Oil capacity

– Adding the oil from L to F level:

1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)

– Changing the oil and oil filter:

5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 Imp qt)

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