Oil filter: 2014–2018 Forester (all engines)
Subaru's catalog lists one oil filter for every 2014–2018 Forester, the 2.5i and the 2.0XT turbo: 15208AA21A (it replaced 15208AA160).
Part numbers
Oil filter
1
Subaru 15208AA21A
Genuine Subaru spin-on oil filter (current number)
Subaru's catalog shows 15208AA15A and 15208AA160 as replaced by this number.
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How the job goes
- Warm the engine briefly, park on level ground, and shut it off.
- Drain the oil, then remove the old filter. Make sure its gasket came off with it.
- Oil the new filter's gasket and spin it on hand-tight plus about 3/4 turn.
- Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, refill with the grade and amount in your owner's manual, and check for leaks.
Before you order
- Check your owner's manual for the approved oil specification and capacity.