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2016 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4•AWD•CVT•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor505 Torque6006 Fluid9 DTC908 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Oil Filter Housing Cap

For cartridge-type filters

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Filter (Spin-On)

Hand tight plus 3/4 turn

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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