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2015 Subaru Forester oil capacity, type & filter

The 2015 Subaru Forester takes 5.4 qt of 5W-30 (2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo) and 5.1 qt of 0W-20 (2.5L 4-Cyl). Select your engine below before buying.

2015 Subaru Forester oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo 5.4 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2.5L 4-Cyl 5.1 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 5.4 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.4 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K13 Search EA15K13 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PG4615 Search PG4615 Purolator L14615 Search L14615

AMSOIL EA15K13 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.5L 4-Cyl
Capacity 5.1 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.1 qt.
Oil type 0W-20 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K13 Search EA15K13 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PG4615 Search PG4615 Purolator L14615 Search L14615

AMSOIL EA15K13 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 5W-30

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Full synthetic options for 0W-20

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2015 Subaru Forester oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2015 Subaru Forester

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2015 Subaru Forester.

Before ordering for this 2015 Subaru Forester

Checkout verification checklist
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
5.4 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
6,000 mi / 6 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K13
2.5L 4-Cyl Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
5.1 qt
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K13

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Subaru Forester oil specs by year

This table includes checked Subaru Forester model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 4.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-16 WIX 51032
2024 4.4 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2023 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57055
2022 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57055
2021 4.4 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2020 4.4 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2019 4.4 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2018 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2017 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2016 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2015 Current page 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2014 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2013 5.5 qt 0W-20 Purolator L14615
2012 5.5 qt 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57055
2011 5.5 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2009 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2008 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2007 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2006 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2005 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12

How we verified 2015 Subaru Forester oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2015 Subaru Forester. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Verified fit
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site

2015 Subaru Forester maintenance checklist

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