2018 Subaru Forester maintenance schedule
Schedule type: factory
Checked against the official document for model year 2018; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.
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6,000 miles / 6 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
12,000 miles / 12 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
18,000 miles / 18 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
24,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
30,000 miles / 30 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace air cleaner element DIY
Parts: engine air filter
- Replace brake fluid / clutch fluid (MT only) Shop
Parts: brake fluid
36,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
42,000 miles / 42 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
48,000 miles / 48 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
54,000 miles / 54 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
60,000 miles / 60 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
- Replace air cleaner element DIY
Parts: engine air filter
- Replace brake fluid / clutch fluid (MT only) Shop
Parts: brake fluid
- Replace spark plugs Shop
Parts: spark plugs
66,000 miles / 66 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
72,000 miles / 72 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
- Replace fuel filter Shop
Parts: fuel filter
78,000 miles / 78 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
84,000 miles / 84 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
90,000 miles / 90 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace air cleaner element DIY
Parts: engine air filter
- Replace brake fluid / clutch fluid (MT only) Shop
Parts: brake fluid
96,000 miles / 96 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
102,000 miles / 102 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
108,000 miles / 108 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
114,000 miles / 114 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
120,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
- Replace air cleaner element DIY
Parts: engine air filter
- Replace brake fluid / clutch fluid (MT only) Shop
Parts: brake fluid
- Replace spark plugs Shop
Parts: spark plugs
126,000 miles / 126 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
132,000 miles / 132 months
- Replace engine oil DIY
Parts: engine oil
- Replace engine oil filter DIY
Parts: oil filter
- Rotate & inspect tires DIY
- Replace HVAC system A/C filter DIY
Parts: cabin air filter
137,500 miles / 132 months
- Replace engine coolant (first replacement) Shop
Severe service: Booklet: replace after the first 11 years or 137,500 miles, then every 6 years or 75,000 miles.
Parts: Subaru Super Coolant
Sources
Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.