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Recommended 1999 Subaru Forester Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Subaru / EJ / EJ25 / EJ251
Displacement - 2.5L H-4
Power - 165 hp
Torque - 167 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.2 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 31 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 6.3 quarts

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- 40% more protection than industry standards with enhanced anti-wear additives that build a bonus layer of defense between critical moving parts within your engine

- Resist oil breakdown 10X better than industry standards with a combination of premium antioxidants that fight oil breakdown and degradation

- 25% better protection against deposits with extra engine-cleaning detergents

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- ADVANCED PROTECTION AGAINST the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits

- 40% BETTER WEAR PROTECTION vs. industry standard as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test

- 25% BETTER DEPOSIT PROTECTION with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test

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- PREMIUM QUALITY - Our Votex drain plugs are MADE IN USA. From the Stainless Steel bar stock material, CNC machine that cuts our plug right down to the hands that craft each individual one. We carefull...

- HIGH TEMPERATURE NEODYMIUM MAGNET – Our plug uses a rare earth high strength neodymium magnet, rated specifically to function in high temperature environments extracting unwanted ferrous particles fro...

- PREMIUM 304 STAINLESS STEEL – The drain plug market has a plethora of options which are constructed of aluminum. Aluminum is an inferior metal choice due to its strength and commonly shear/snap leavin...

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- Ideal replacement - this engine oil drain plug matches the fit and function of the original drain plug

- Durable construction - this replacement drain plug is made of corrosion-resistant materials for reliable service

- Cost-effective solution - offers original equipment performance at competitive price

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- Contains synthetic fibers, which help promote clean oil - to support long engine life and performance

- Removes more contaminants than conventional filters

- Reduces resistance to oil flow while improving filter efficiency

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- The package length is 7.62 centimeters

- The package height is 7.366 centimeters

- The package width is 7.366 centimeters

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Subaru Forester vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 1999 Subaru Forester oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 1999 Subaru Forester as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 1999 Subaru Forester takes and check other oil related specifications.