--- title: "Subaru Forester Maintenance Schedule" description: "How the Subaru Forester service schedule specification changed from 2012 to 2026, compared generation by generation. The factory maintenance schedule for the Subaru Forester covering every service through 60,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Subaru Forester Factory Maintenance Schedule The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Subaru Forester service schedule specification changed by year? | Model years | First service | Intervals listed | Through | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2025-2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 4 | 60,000 mi | | [2019-2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi | | [2014-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 105,000 mi | ## 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. - [2025-2026 Subaru Forester Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/service-schedule) - [2019-2024 Subaru Forester Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/service-schedule) - [2014-2018 Subaru Forester Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/service-schedule) - [2012-2013 Subaru Forester Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/service-schedule) ## 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. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)](https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2123/1/subaru-debuts-all-new-2025-forester-suv-new) - [Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a64352235/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-drive/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25d-1/) - [sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)](https://www.sportsubarusouth.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-oil-type/) - [KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)](https://www.kbb.com/subaru/forester/2025/specs/) - [Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)](https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/forester/hybrid/2025.html) - [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) - [Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-lug-nut-torque/) ## Find your exact Forester - [2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2026) - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012) More Subaru Forester guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.