Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester
Introduction
Subaru Forester is the small crossover, produced since 1997. In the model range Forester stands between Outback and Tribeca (when it was sold). The main competitors of Forester are Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV 4, Nissan Rogue/X-Trail, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Cherokee, VW Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander and other similar to SUV.
As the majority of Subaru cars, Forester has Flat-4 engine and it is quite enough for it.
You can purchase the used Forester of the 1st generation with 2.0 and 2.5 liter EJ20 and EJ25. You can find EJ20 engine both Turbocharged and naturally aspirated.
If you choose the used Forester II, this car can also use 2.5 liter turbocharged EJ25.
The third generation used new 2.0L FB20.
Forester IV engines were completely updated, now it is 2.0 liter FB20 and 2.0L turbocharged FA20, and also Flat-4 2.5 liter FB25.
Find your crossover in this list and learn something new and interesting about its motor. There are all specs, the most widespread problems (such as noise, misfire, oil leak) and ways of their solution. Also you will learn what engine oil is recommended for Subaru Forester engine what oil consumption is permitted, what is the best performance tuning, lifespan of your motor, its reliability and etc.
List of Forester models:
1st generation, SF (1997 – 2002):
Subaru Forester (125 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (137 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (170 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (177 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (167 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester STI (240 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester STI (250 HP) – 2.5 L
2nd generation, SG (2002 – 2008):
Subaru Forester (125 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (140 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (158 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (177 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (167 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (173 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (210 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (230 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester STI (265 HP) – 2.5 L
3rd generation, SH (2007 – 2013):
Subaru Forester (148 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (150 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (230 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (173 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (210 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (230 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester S-Edition (263 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester D (147 HP) – 2.0 L
4th generation, SJ (2012 – present):
Subaru Forester (148 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (172 HP) – 2.5 L
Subaru Forester (253 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester (280 HP) – 2.0 L
Subaru Forester D (147 HP) – 2.0 L