Subaru Forester, SJ (USA / CAN)

Clutch fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru Forester, SJ (USA / CAN) clutch fluid capacity ranges between min and max values. Service intervals consist of 15000 miles/ 15 months and 30000 miles/ 30 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Forester 2.5i (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5i (2015-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
Forester 2.5i (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5i (2014-2015)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months
Forester 2.5i (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
Forester 2.5i (2013-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 15 months

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru Forester SJ 2.5i uses a hydraulic clutch system across all covered model years from 2013-2018, meaning clutch fluid is a distinct service item separate from brake fluid, stored in its own reservoir with a minimum and maximum level range.
  • The fluid level specification of "between min and max" applies to all 2.5i configurations, indicating a reservoir-based fill rather than a measured volume, so the service check is a visual inspection against the reservoir markings rather than a precise quantity fill.
  • Under normal use conditions, the clutch fluid change interval for the 2.5i is 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever comes first, across the full 2013-2018 span.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same 2.5i configurations call for a clutch fluid change at 15,000 miles or 15 months, exactly half the normal-use interval in both distance and time.
  • The parallel structure of the mileage and month figures, 30,000 miles paired with 30 months and 15,000 miles paired with 15 months, reflects a consistent 1,000-miles-per-month assumption built into the interval design for both use conditions.
  • The 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2018 model year groupings each carry identical interval and level specifications for both normal and severe use, meaning no change in clutch fluid service requirements occurred across the generational sub-groupings within the SJ Forester 2.5i lineup.

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