2008 Subaru Forester Oil Capacity
Capacities are listed per engine. Values are not averaged across engines.
EJ253
- Oil capacity4.4 qt
- Viscosity5W-30
- Drain plug torque33 ft-lb
- Coolant capacity7.3 qt
EJ255 Turbo
- Oil capacity4.5 qt
- Viscosity5W-30
- Drain plug torque33 ft-lb
- Coolant capacity7.8 qt
Motor oil for a 2008 Subaru Forester
Products below have catalog compatibility for the 2008 Subaru Forester. Compatibility is not a guarantee of installation fit for every option package.

Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT (Packaging May Vary)
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$26.97 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT (Packaging May Vary)
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$22.96 catalog price — may not be current
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Liqui Moly (2011) Top Tec 4200 SAE 5W-30 Longlife Motor Oil - 5 Liter
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$56.74 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-30 5 QT
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$28.32 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$26.97 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1 QT
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$5.98 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Daily Protection SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1 QT
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$5.98 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline High Mileage 150K with Maxlife Plus Technology Motor Oil SAE 5W-30 5 QT
Fits your 2008 Subaru Forester
$31.40 catalog price — may not be current
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