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Subaru Forester Forester I SF (1997 to 2002)

The Subaru Forester Forester I SF was built from 1997 to 2002. Choose your engine: each page gives the engine, the output and what to know for servicing.

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Engines

2.0: EJ20 2.0 Boxer, 125 hp (92 kW), 1997 to 2002 S-Turbo: EJ205 2.0 Turbo, 170 hp (125 kW), 1998 to 2002

Maintenance

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine. Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service. Belt-driven EJ engines: a common reference is 105,000 km or 7 years, distinct from chain-driven FB/FA. On turbo versions, check the oil level frequently and shorten the interval under severe use.