Forester III SH · 2008–2010

Subaru Forester 2.0X Forester III SH · 150 hp (2008 to 2010)

The Subaru Forester 2.0X of the Forester III SH generation uses the EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine with 150 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
150 PS / 110 kW
Displacement
1 994 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
EJ20 2.0 Boxer
Period covered
2008–2010
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

150 hp (110 kW), Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2010.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The EJ20 2.0 Boxer engine is also fitted to: Subaru Impreza (Impreza I GC), Subaru Impreza (Impreza II GD / GG), Subaru Impreza (Impreza III GH), Subaru Legacy (Legacy III BE / BH), Subaru Legacy (Legacy IV BL / BP), Subaru Legacy (Legacy V BM / BR).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — 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.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Subaru Forester 2.0X Forester III SH?

The EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine (1 994 cc), 150 hp (110 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Subaru Forester 2.0X?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the EJ20 2.0 Boxer engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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