The recommended oil type on the 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5L is 0W-20 for all temperatures. If You want to know the capacity of Your vehicle, it's 5.5 US quarts with a refill. This oil type and capacity also apply to the turbo engine in this model. If You end up changing the oil on the Forester, do not forget to change the oil filter as well. You do not want to old oil in the oil filter to mix with the newly installed oil. It will compromise the integrity of the oil and last much less than usual. Remember to check the oil level once a week so that You don't put Your motor at risk.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The preferred oil type for the 2012 Subaru Forester is 0W-20 for the non-turbo models. The preferred oil type for the 2012 Subaru Forester is 5W-30 for the turbo models. The oil capacity for the 2012 Subaru Forester non turbo model is 5.5 US quarts (5.2 liters) and 4.4 US quarts (4.2 liters) for the 2012 Forester's turbo models.
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