SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Owners Manual

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GAS STATION REFERENCE
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Fuel:
! Non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
(90 RON) or higher .
! Turbo models
Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98 RON)
or higher is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) or higher may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or driveability. However, you may
notice a slight decrease in maximum engine performance while
using 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel. If unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, refer to “Fuel
requirements ”F 7-3.
&Fuel octane rating:
! RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane Number.
! AKI
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI).
&Fuel capacity:
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
&Engine oil:
Use only the following oils.
. API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CON-
SERVING ”
. or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst mark)
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to “Engine oil”
F 12-4.
&Engine oil capacity:
Non-turbo models: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt)
Turbo models: 5.4 US qt (5.1 liters, 4.5 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using the oil level gauge. For more details about
maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil”F 11-10.
&Cold tire pressure:
Refer to “Tires ”F 12-10.

2017 Forester Owner’s Manual
A8220BE-A
Issued April 2016
Printed in USA 04/16 2017A
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPANSubaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
Vehicles shown on the cover of this booklet
may not be available in all markets. Please see
your Subaru dealer for a Product Brochure
detailing all currently available models.
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