--- title: "2019-2024 Subaru Forester Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2019-2024 Subaru Forester, the SK (5th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2019-2024 Subaru Forester Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the SK (5th generation), Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.4 qt | | Battery | Group 35 | | Tire size | 225/60R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 17" / 14" rear | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (push-button-start smart key, standard across this generation) | ## 2019-2024 Subaru Forester maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25D, direct-injected) | 2019-2024 | Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring, Wilderness (2022+) | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2019 | Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; no turbo XT offered in the US; EyeSight standard | | 2022 | Wilderness trim introduced with raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and additional underbody protection | | 2024 | Final model year of this generation before the SL redesign | ## Model years in this generation - [2019 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019) - [2020 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2020) - [2021 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2021) - [2022 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2022) - [2023 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2023) - [2024 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2024) For the full nameplate history, see the [Subaru Forester guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SK)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25d-1/) - [subaruforester.org, FB25DI correct oil level / capacity discussion (4.4 qt per owner's manual)](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/fb25di-correct-oil-level-clarify-how-to-measure-oil-level-non-fb25di-posts-will-be-deleted.832532/) - [Subaru Service Bulletin 09-119-24, Thermo Control Valve Warranty Extension (2019-21MY Forester)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253930-0001.pdf) - [Reddit r/SubaruForester, Subaru now covering TCV issues for 2019+ models](https://www.reddit.com/r/SubaruForester/comments/1bvqbgk/psa_subaru_is_now_covering_thermo_control_valve/) - [classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-windshield-settlement-given-preliminary-approval-reimbursements-extended-warranty-available) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [Reddit r/subaru, 2019-2020 CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/100k thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/1ltsv9m/20192020_us_cvt_warranty_extension_to_10/) - [Reddit r/subaru, 2019 Forester front brake rotor sizes (294/316mm front, 285mm rear)](https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/1nvat0r/2019_subaru_forester_front_rotor_question/) - [tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year](https://tirecalculatorhub.com/guides/subaru-tire-calculator) - [wiperhaus.com, 2024 Subaru Forester windshield wiper blade size](https://wiperhaus.com/blogs/subaru-forester-information/2024-subaru-forester-windshield-wiper-blade-size) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.