--- title: "2014-2018 Subaru Forester Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/filters" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2014-2018 Subaru Forester Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. ## Cabin air filter (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY | | Replace every | Every 15,000-30,000 mi (more often in dusty conditions) | ## Engine air filter, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25, port-injected) (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Aftermarket | Fram CA10467, Wix 46496 | | Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clip-on lid, no tools | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi | ## Engine air filter, 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (FA20DIT, direct-injected) (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clip-on lid, no tools | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi | ## Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover? These air filters specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2014 through 2018, the SJ (4th generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [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) ## What changed during the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 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 | ## 2014-2018 Subaru Forester air filters: common questions ### Where is the cabin air filter on a 2014-2018 Subaru Forester? Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. ### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2014-2018 Subaru Forester? Every 15,000-30,000 mi (more often in dusty conditions). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear. ## 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) ## Other Subaru Forester generations - [2025-2026 Subaru Forester air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/filters) - [2019-2024 Subaru Forester air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/filters) - [2012-2013 Subaru Forester air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/filters). ## More for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.