2017 Subaru Forester Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Subaru Forester oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0XT Premium takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the 2.0XT Touring takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BA takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BC takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BA takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BC takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0XT Premium: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- 2.0XT Touring: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BA: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BC: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BA: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BC: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0XT Premium — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| 2.0XT Touring — 2.0L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BA — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BC — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BA — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BC — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2017 Subaru Forester take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0XT Premium uses 5W-30; 2.0XT Touring uses 5W-30; 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BA uses 0W-20; 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BC uses 0W-20; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BA uses 0W-20; 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BC uses 0W-20; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2017 Subaru Forester?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0XT Premium holds 5.4 quarts with filter; 2.0XT Touring holds 5.4 quarts with filter; 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BA holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Limited, Eng CD FB25BC holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Premium, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BA holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i Touring, Eng CD FB25BC holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Automatic CVT Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter; 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BC, Standard Trans holds 5.1 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2017 Subaru Forester?
Most 2017 Subaru Forester owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Subaru recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Subaru Forester?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Subaru Forester. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.