Subaru Forester: Engine oil / Recommended grade and viscosity

Changing the oil and oil filter

Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently made, or when d..

Synthetic oil

You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment

CAUTION Do not touch the engine cover while checking the components in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the cover and result in an unexpected injury. Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down completely...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Auto Start Stop OFF switch

Auto Start Stop OFF switch Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type A) Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type B) If the Auto Start Stop OFF switch is pressed, operation of the Auto Start Stop system will be disabled. The Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light on the combination meter will then illuminate in yellow...