How much oil does the 2012 Subaru Forester take?

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Mark B. December 29, 2020
The 2012 Subaru Forester has a 2.5 L 4Cylinder engine that needS5.5 quarts of oil with a filter. The type that is recommended for the car is 0W-20 Synthetic in all temperatures. The torque for the drain plug on the Forester iS31 ft/lbs and You should install a new washer on the drain bolt. It is really important to use oil because it will help to keep the engine clean and running. You should change the oil and the filter every 7,500 miles or every 7.5 months, whichever comes first. The cost of a change is anywhere from $60 to $70 in labor costs. If You want to save some money You can change it by Yourself in about 5 to 20 minutes or so.
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Lillian K. August 29, 2019
The engine oil capacity of the 2012 Subaru Forester X, X Limited, X Premium and X Touring trim levels is about 5.5 quarts. The XT Premium and XT Touring trim levels hold about 4.4 quarts
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