Should the Forester use 30 or 40 engine oil?

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SebastianDella
07/30/25 5:39am
The Forester can use 30 engine oil, which has relatively low viscosity and is suitable for Japanese cars with precision-engineered structures like the Forester. As for 40 engine oil, it has higher viscosity and is more suitable for German or American cars. The Forester is a compact SUV produced by Subaru. In terms of body dimensions, it measures 4640mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1730mm in height. In terms of power, the Forester offers options including a 2.0L hybrid system, a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, and a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. For tire specifications, the Forester provides choices of 225/55R18 and 225/60R17. As for the transmission, all Forester models are equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
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