Subaru Forester coolant capacity
Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Subaru Forester, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.
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| Years | Coolant | Buy |
|---|---|---|
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| 1997-2007 | Subaru Long Life Coolant (green) | Shop |
Sources: Subaru of America EndWrench technical magazine, "Cooling is Critical" (May 2008 issue), PEAK OET Antifreeze+Coolant Application Chart (Old World Industries). Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
| Years | Engine: capacity |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25D), 8.7-9.1 qt by version: 9.1 qt (8.6 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25X): 8.5 qt (8 L) |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25D): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25X): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) |
| 2019-2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25D): 9 qt (8.5 L) |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (FA20F): 9.5 qt (9 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BA), 7.9-8.1 qt by version: 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BC), 7.9-8.1 qt by version: 8.1 qt (7.7 L) |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (FA20F): 9.5 qt (9 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BA), 7.9-8 qt by version: 8 qt (7.6 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BC), 7.9-8 qt by version: 8 qt (7.6 L) |
| 2014-2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (FA20F): 9.4 qt (8.9 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BA), 7.8-8 qt by version: 8 qt (7.6 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BC), 7.8-8 qt by version: 8 qt (7.6 L) |
| 2011-2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (EJ255): 8.5 qt (8 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BA), 7.4-7.5 qt by version: 7.5 qt (7.1 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (FB25BC), 7.4-7.5 qt by version: 7.5 qt (7.1 L) |
| 2009-2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ253), 7.1-7.2 qt by version: 7.2 qt (6.8 L) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (EJ255): 8.5 qt (8 L) |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ253): 7.2 qt (6.8 L) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (EJ255), 7.7-7.8 qt by version: 7.8 qt (7.4 L) |
| 2005-2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ253), 7.2-7.3 qt by version: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (EJ255), 7.7-7.8 qt by version: 7.8 qt (7.4 L) |
| 2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ251), 7.2-7.3 qt by version: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (EJ255), 7.7-7.8 qt by version: 7.8 qt (7.4 L) |
| 2003 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ251), 7.2-7.3 qt by version: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) |
| 2000-2002 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ251): 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 1999 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ253): 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 1998 | 2.5L 4-cyl (EJ25D): 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 1997 | 2.0 T: 6.8 qt (6.4 L) 2.0: 6.3 qt (6 L) |
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.