Subaru Forester, SH (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Forester, SH (USA / CAN) requires brake fluid. Service intervals include 3700 miles/ 6 months, 5000 miles/ 6 months, 15000 miles/ 15 months, 30000 miles/ 30 months, 37000 miles/ 60 months, and 40000 miles/ 48 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Forester 2.5 X (CAN) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
Forester 2.5 X (USA) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 XT (CAN) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 3700 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 37000 miles/ 60 months
Forester 2.5 XT (USA) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 X (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 X (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
Forester 2.5 X (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 X (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
Forester 2.5 XT (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 XT (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
Forester 2.5 XT (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5 XT (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months

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