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Recommended 2011 Subaru Forester Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Subaru / EJ / EJ25 / EJ255 Turbo
Displacement - 2.5L H-4
Power - 240 hp
Oil Capacity - 4.4 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 33 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.5 quarts
Subaru / Subaru Four-Cylinder Engines / FB / FB25BA
Displacement - 2.5L H-4
Power - 170 hp
Torque - 174 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 5.5 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 0W-20
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 31 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 7.5 quarts

Motor Oil - See more

- 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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- ENHANCED MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard

- TREAT AND PREVENT LEAKS with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be

- 25% EXTRA DEFENSE AGAINST DEPOSITS, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents

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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 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 leaving yo...

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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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- EASY INSTALLATION: Engine oil filter comes with Suregrip non-slip surface making it easy to remove and implement your filter without slippery mess ups. Perfect for the DIYer like yourself, just screw...

- DURABLE DUAL LAYER: Compare to standard oil filters, FRAM Ultra Synthetic provides 99%+ filtration efficiency with pleated media that entraps all kinds of dirt and exhaust for a cleaner output.

- SUPERIOR ENGINE PROTECTION: FRAM car oil filter is composed of a slick silicone anti-drainback valve, delivering superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance. Keep your fil...

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- Genuine OEM

- High quality

- Dependability

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- Optimizes engine life for up to 10,000 miles (when used with a full synthetic oil)

- 99% dirt removal power

- High-density synthetic blend media

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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 2011 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 2011 Subaru Forester as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2011 Subaru Forester takes and check other oil related specifications.