--- title: "2014-2018 Subaru Forester Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, the SJ (4th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2014-2018 Subaru Forester Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the SJ (4th generation), Compact crossover SUV. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 5.1 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35 | | Tire size | 225/60R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 17" / 14" rear | | Key fob battery | CR1620 (flip-key remotes on base/Premium); CR2032 on push-button-start Limited/Touring/XT smart keys. Check which key your trim uses | ## 2014-2018 Subaru Forester maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25, port-injected) | 2014-2018 | 2.5i, Premium, Limited, Touring | 0W-20 | 5.1 qt | | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (FA20DIT, direct-injected) | 2014-2018 | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 5W-30 | 5.4 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2014 | Full redesign: all-new SGP-adjacent platform, FA20DIT turbo replaces the EJ25 turbo and moves to the CVT, first EyeSight availability on Forester | | 2015 | Standard rearview camera added across all trims; 18-in wheels become available on the 2.5i | | 2016 | New touchscreen-based infotainment interface across the lineup, with a standard 6.2-in touchscreen on the base 2.5i trim | | 2017 | Facelift: revised front/rear styling, updated infotainment, LED headlight option on Touring | | 2018 | Final year of this generation | ## Model years in this generation - [2014 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014) - [2015 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2015) - [2016 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2016) - [2017 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2017) - [2018 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2018) For the full nameplate history, see the [Subaru Forester guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SJ)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [subaruforester.org, 2017 Forester engine oil capacity thread (5.1 qt, FB25)](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/2017-engine-oil-capacity.832865/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2016 Forester 2.0L FA20F Turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2016/subaru/forester/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-fa20f-3-turbo/) - [MotorWeek, 2014 Subaru Forester review (2.0XT: 250 hp / 258 lb-ft, ~23/28 mpg)](https://motorweek.org/road_tests/2014_subaru_forester/) - [subaruforester.org, 2014 Forester 2.0XT HP and torque discussion](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/2014-forester-2-0xt-hp-and-torque.134114/) - [turbochargersdirect.com, Subaru banjo bolt oil feed line/cylinder head connection explainer](https://turbochargersdirect.com/subaru-tsb-banjo-bolt-at-oil-feed-line-and-cylinder-head-connection/) - [NHTSA, Recall 19V701000 product campaign bulletin (WUM-98, passenger ODS sensor)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCRIT-19V701-9656.pdf) - [Consumer Reports, Subaru Forester SUVs recalled for airbag deactivation risk](https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/subaru-forester-suvs-recalled-for-airbag-deactivation-risk/) - [classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-windshield-settlement-given-preliminary-approval-reimbursements-extended-warranty-available) - [tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year](https://tirecalculatorhub.com/guides/subaru-tire-calculator) - [wiperhaus.com, Subaru Forester wiper blade size guide](https://wiperhaus.com/blogs/subaru-forester-information/2024-subaru-forester-windshield-wiper-blade-size) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.