How much coolant does a 2019 Forester take?
9.0 US qt (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp qt). One capacity. It is not split by transmission in the table that was read.
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2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Forester coolant is 9.0 US qt of SUBARU Super Coolant. The factory fill does not require a first change for 11 years or 137,500 miles.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 9.0 US qt (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp qt). One capacity. It is not split by transmission in the table that was read. SUBARU Super Coolant. The quantity is a guideline. |
| First change | Factory fill does not require the first change for 11 years or 137,500 miles (220,000 km). |
| Mixing | Do not mix with any other brand or type during that period. Mixing reduces the life of the coolant. |
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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For adding coolant. The capacity is a guideline.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9.0 US qt (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp qt). One capacity. It is not split by transmission in the table that was read. SUBARU Super Coolant. The quantity is a guideline. | Engine coolant |
| First change | Factory fill does not require the first change for 11 years or 137,500 miles (220,000 km). | Cooling system caution |
| Mixing | Do not mix with any other brand or type during that period. Mixing reduces the life of the coolant. | Cooling system caution |
9.0 US qt (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp qt). One capacity. It is not split by transmission in the table that was read.
That is the factory-fill sentence. Do not mix another brand during that period.
Engine oil is on the oil guide.
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For adding coolant. The capacity is a guideline.
9.0 US qt (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp qt). One capacity. It is not split by transmission in the table that was read.
The factory fill does not require the first change for 11 years or 137,500 miles.
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