How much CVT fluid does a 2019 Forester hold?
12.7 US qt (12.0 L, 10.6 Imp qt). Consult a Subaru dealer.
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2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Forester CVT fluid capacity is 12.7 US qt. The book says to consult a Subaru dealer. No change mile is in this manual.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| CVT fluid | 12.7 US qt (12.0 L, 10.6 Imp qt). Consult a Subaru dealer. The book says the indicated quantity is a guideline. |
| Service | Consult a Subaru dealer. The remarks column points at the CVT fluid section. No change mile is printed in this owner's manual. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Forester owner's manual. The page that was read is publication A8240BE-B, file MSA5M1902B. The same index also lists A8240BE-A and MSA5M1902A. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: 2019 Forester owner's manual. The page that was read is publication A8240BE-B, file MSA5M1902B. The same index also lists A8240BE-A and MSA5M1902A. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab), Subaru Corporation, published 2018-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
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The table sends the job to a dealer. This is not a drain procedure.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| CVT fluid | 12.7 US qt (12.0 L, 10.6 Imp qt). Consult a Subaru dealer. The book says the indicated quantity is a guideline. | Fluids table |
| Service | Consult a Subaru dealer. The remarks column points at the CVT fluid section. No change mile is printed in this owner's manual. | Fluids table |
12.7 US qt (12.0 L, 10.6 Imp qt). Consult a Subaru dealer.
This owner's manual says to consult a Subaru dealer. The Warranty and Maintenance Booklet was not read.
Engine oil is on the oil guide. Brake fluid is on the brake guide.
Front differential oil is 1.4 US qt (1.3 L, 1.1 Imp qt). Rear differential oil is 0.8 US qt (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp qt). The grade is SUBARU Extra MT or API GL-5 SAE 75W-90. Those rows are not CVT fluid.
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CVT fluid
The table says to consult a Subaru dealer and prints the capacity as a guideline. It does not print a fluid brand name.
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The table sends the job to a dealer. This is not a drain procedure.
12.7 US qt (12.0 L, 10.6 Imp qt). Consult a Subaru dealer.
This owner's manual does not print a mile. It says to consult a Subaru dealer.
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