Subaru Forester, SJ (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Forester, SJ (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,3 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 30000 km or 24 months and changes every 60000 km or 48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Forester 2.0i (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forester 2.0D (2013-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forester 2.0i (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Forester SJ (EU) manual transaxle holds 3.3 liters of fluid across all listed engine variants, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, as transaxle overhauls typically require draining and refilling with measured precision to account for residual fluid in internal passages.
  • The 3.3-liter capacity applies equally to the 2.0D diesel and both 2.0i petrol configurations, meaning no variation in fill volume exists between the diesel and petrol manual transaxle units within the SJ generation.
  • All three configurations share an identical check interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 60,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, placing the drain cycle at exactly double the check interval in both distance and time terms.
  • The 2.0i petrol variant spans two separate year groupings, 2013-2014 and 2015-2018, yet both carry identical capacity and interval specifications, indicating no service-relevant change was introduced between those production periods.
  • All specifications listed apply to normal use conditions, meaning the intervals and capacity figures are not adjusted for severe-duty driving cycles such as frequent towing, extreme temperatures, or predominantly short-trip operation.

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