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Subaru Forester · 2012–2026

Subaru Forester Factory Maintenance Schedule

The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.

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Has the Subaru Forester service schedule specification changed by year?

Model yearsFirst serviceIntervals listedThrough
202520266,000 mi460,000 mi
201920246,000 mi5100,000 mi
201420186,000 mi5100,000 mi
201220136,000 mi5105,000 mi

Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.

Full specifications by generation

The service schedule on a Subaru Forester is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

Subaru Forester service schedule: common questions

How often does a 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 Subaru Forester?

Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter; Inspect brake lines, fuel lines.

What is due at 60,000 miles on a Subaru Forester?

Replace spark plugs; Repeat 30,000-mile items.

Does severe service change the schedule for a Subaru Forester?

Severe service halves the oil interval to 3,000 mi / 3 months. Hybrid models add periodic high-voltage system inspections per the owner's manual.

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