2019–2024 SK (5th generation)
2019–2024 Subaru Forester Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2019–2024 Subaru Forester covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2019–2024 Subaru Forester maintenance schedule
High confidence6,000 miles / 6 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (0W-20 synthetic)
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, fluid levels, wipers
12,000 miles / 12 months
- 6,000-mile items
- Inspect CVT for leaks
- Inspect drive belts, exhaust, steering linkage
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect brake lines, fuel lines
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Replace spark plugs
- Repeat 30,000-mile items
100,000 miles / 120 months
- Inspect timing chain, water pump
- Consider a proactive CVT fluid change
Severe service halves the oil interval to 3,000 mi / 3 months. Some early scheduled maintenance visits may be complimentary depending on trim/purchase program.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2019 through 2024 — the SK (5th generation), compact crossover suv (subaru global platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2019–2024 Subaru Forester
- 2019Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; no turbo XT offered in the US; EyeSight standard
- 2022Wilderness trim introduced with raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and additional underbody protection
- 2024Final model year of this generation before the SL redesign
2019–2024 Subaru Forester service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter; Inspect brake lines, fuel lines.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- Replace spark plugs; Repeat 30,000-mile items.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- Inspect timing chain, water pump; Consider a proactive CVT fluid change.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- Severe service halves the oil interval to 3,000 mi / 3 months. Some early scheduled maintenance visits may be complimentary depending on trim/purchase program.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SK)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity
- subaruforester.org, FB25DI correct oil level / capacity discussion (4.4 qt per owner's manual)
- Subaru Service Bulletin 09-119-24, Thermo Control Valve Warranty Extension (2019-21MY Forester)
- Reddit r/SubaruForester, Subaru now covering TCV issues for 2019+ models
- classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Reddit r/subaru, 2019–2020 CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/100k thread
- Reddit r/subaru, 2019 Forester front brake rotor sizes (294/316mm front, 285mm rear)
- tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year
- wiperhaus.com, 2024 Subaru Forester windshield wiper blade size