2019–2024 Subaru Forester maintenance schedule
This schedule covers 2020, 2022, 2024. For 2019, see the 2019-specific schedule. For 2021, see the 2021-specific schedule. For 2023, see the 2023-specific schedule.
Schedule type: fixed
Subaru uses fixed intervals: oil every 6 months or 6,000 miles, with bigger services at 12,000, 30,000, and 45,000 miles. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).
Spark plug timing is listed in Subaru's summary in months only, so we left it out here. Check your booklet.
Checked against the official document for model years 2019, 2021; 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 and oil filter DIY
Parts: Oil filter
12,000 miles / 12 months
- Rotate and inspect tires DIY
- Replace cabin (HVAC) air filter DIY
Parts: Cabin air filter
- Inspect brakes, brake lines, axle boots, steering and suspension Shop
30,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace brake fluid (clutch fluid on manuals) Shop
- Inspect drive belts, fuel lines, cooling system; first wheel bearing inspection Shop
45,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter DIY
Parts: Engine air filter
60,000 miles / 48 months
- Inspect CVT fluid, transmission gear oil and differential gear oil Shop
Inspect only; Subaru doesn't list routine CVT fluid replacement here.
137,500 miles / 132 months
- Replace engine coolant Shop
First at 11 years or 137,500 miles, then every 6 years or 75,000 miles.
Sources
Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.