The 2006 Subaru Forester has a 2.5 L 4Cylinder engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The amount that it takes iS4.5 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug iS33 ft/lbs. 5W-30 means that 5 is the thickness or the viscosity of the oil on startup, W is for winteR-Classification and 30 is the thickness or the viscosity at operating speeds. Oil is essential because it will help keep the engine clean and running longer, as long as it is frequently changed. The oil and the filter in the Forester should be changed every 30,000 miles. The cost of an oil change if taken to a mechanic is anywhere from $60 to $70 in labor costs.
Elia
July 28, 2020
The capacity of engine oil for Subaru Forester 2006 2.5 x
John A.
January 2, 2020
The 2006 Subaru Forester comes with two versions of its 2.5L box-4 engine. The standard 2.5L box-4 (non-turboed) which has an oil capacity of 4.5 quarts. The other version of the 2.5L box-4 (truboed) also takes 4.5 quarts of oil. The oil viscosity should be 5W30 synthetic.
John
March 17, 2023
30,000 miles for an oil+filter change??? 3,000-5,000 miles I think.
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