Subaru Forester, SG (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Forester, SG (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,5 to 4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 30000 km or 24 months and changing every 60000 km or 48 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Forester 2.0 (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Forester 2.5 (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Forester 2.5 T (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
  • Forester 2.0 (2002-2005)
  • Manual/transferbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
  • Forester 2.0 T (2002-2005)
  • Manual/transferbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,9 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Forester SG (EU) 2.0 T (2002-2005) carries a manual transmission and transferbox fluid capacity of 3.9 liters, a slight reduction from the 4-liter figure seen in the non-turbocharged 2.0 variant covering the same years.
  • The Forester 2.5 T (2005-2008) has the lowest manual transaxle fluid capacity in the lineup at 3.5 liters, which is 0.5 liters less than the naturally aspirated 2.5 variant from the same period.
  • Across all five configurations, the fluid check interval is set at 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning the time-based threshold can trigger a check before the distance threshold is reached in low-mileage situations.
  • The change interval for all listed configurations is 60,000 km or 48 months under normal use, placing the fluid drain-and-refill cycle at exactly double the check interval in both distance and time terms.
  • The 2002-2005 Forester 2.0 and 2.0 T are noted as covering a combined transmission and transferbox system, while the 2005-2008 variants across all engine types are described as transaxle units, reflecting a difference in how the drivetrain assembly is categorized between the two generation spans.
  • The 4-liter capacity shared by the Forester 2.0 (2002-2005), 2.0 (2005-2008), and 2.5 (2005-2008) represents a service fill volume, meaning the figure applies to a standard drain-and-refill procedure rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill scenario, which would typically require a higher volume.

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