Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 500

Specifications/Specifications 12-5 ! Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. ! Non-turbo models Oil grade SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature – 0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil for optimum engine performance and protection. Conventional oil may be – used if synthetic oil is unavailable. Engine oil capacity Adding the oil from low level to full level: 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) Changing the oil and oil filter: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt) *: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. or API (American Petroleum Institute) classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING” ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) – CONTINUED –