Helpful video, well done. Just in case I'm not the only person that had a problem with those pop-up push clips that hold the oil pan cover in place... When you put them back in, pull the little button up so they will slip into the hole, then push the button down. Great design on the access panel.
Thanks for showing all the steps it takes to change oil and filter and showing how unlike some that says take this or that off but don't show how to take this or that off, good job
@@YoDIYVideos I don't own a Forester but was intrigued by the new wilderness for next vehicle and wanted to see oil change process...The CVT worries me and if I don't buy it that will be why.
A few of the older cvts on Nissans went bad. I’m actually more proactive with fluid changes just because of that issue. Let me know what you end up getting
Recommend a New crush washer when putting the 14mm bolt back on the oil pan. Torque for drain plug is 30 ft lbs. Starting the car after oil change can cause some engine wear until oil pressure builds up and the oil filter is filled. Instead of starting the car with no oil in the filter, hold the accelerator down all the way, crank for 30 second intervals until the oil pressure light is off. That preloads the system with oil, then start the car.
@@ilpostinomotociclista270 Keep it running like that. If you have a button start then keep it pressed. If you have a key start, keep it pressed. Its just making the engine rotate and not ignite gasoline so oil can get up to the filter and lubricate. In cold temp you can also try this and you will see then the car starts so fast and less noisy.
and pray tell how cranking the engine over for 30 seconds to build pressure is any different than just starting the motor IF you had started the oil change at operating temp anyways?
@nuenevoie for a push to start do you also keep your gas pedal pressed while keeping the button pressed or just hold the button and no need to keep the gas pedal pressed?
Did Subaru quit stamping their logo on the filters? I ordered some that claimed to be genuine which had no logo so I assumed they were the wrong ones or just not genuine so went to the Subaru stealership and the ones they had were identical.
good commentary - unfortunately zoomed in too close on engine cover and couldn’t see the most important part how much oil spilled when removing the filter
Thank you so much for the video. I need to change the oil in the engine of my Subaru Forrester 2021 and because of your Health or the video I was able to unlock that pad that blocks the oil engine passage to drain it out. Thank you so much man.
So the washer is a also called a crush washer or an oil drain plug washer. I’d go to your local Subaru dealership or your local parts store to pick it up. As for specs, the easiest is to head to a dealership or parts store. Hardware stores will most likely just have normal washers and not auto crush washers.
Do I need to buy authentic oil filter? Fram,Wix are OK? Does anybody know why Subaru has oil interval 6K for synthetic oil instead of 10K? Mobil 1 claims 10K on synthetic 0-20W oil.
A few thoughts on this - 1) filter - this all depends, all filters listed compatible for the car will work. Do you have a preference on oem versus aftermarket? If you’re commuting to work, any brand name filter will work. 2) the engineers have stated that 6k will be the maintenance interval. If you’re under warranty, stick to the 6k. If you’re wanting to push it, then I’d probably get the oil tested by blackstone to figure out your use case to push longer intervals. I am currently still at 6k using Costco oil.
@@YoDIYVideos my Toyota requires 10K on 0-20w. OK, interesting. Do you know, why Subaru requires 60K on platinum spark plugs vs 100K on majority of cars? Isn’t just extra revenue for their dealerships? The spark plugs are really hard to change on the Forester, and paying every 60K instead of 100K kinda costly.
@@YoDIYVideos my Toyota requires 10K on 0-20w. OK, interesting. Do you know, why Subaru requires 60K on platinum spark plugs vs 100K on majority of cars? Isn’t just extra revenue for their dealerships? The spark plugs are really hard to change on the Forester, and paying every 60K instead of 100K kinda costly.
The older Subarus have head gasket issues which led to more oil burning off, so not sure if the engine maintenance is more conservative versus a Honda or a Toyota. I’ve let my accord roll to 120k before spark plugs as well as running 10-12k for oil, no problem. Seems like you’re up on your maintenance, so split the the difference if you want to save some money, run it for 8k and get it tested to see if you can push it longer.
@@YoDIYVideos OK! Oil I don’t really care I can diy easily, spark plugs are the ones I can’t do it on the Forester and will have to pay for it. I still think Subaru wants more revenue, bc it’s a smaller company compared to other big three Japanese automakers.
2020 forester takes 4.4 quart of oil after filter and oil change according to the subaru maintenance manual.
You are absolutely correct. I’ll update a note on the video for 4.4 quarts, thank you for the note.
Helpful video, well done. Just in case I'm not the only person that had a problem with those pop-up push clips that hold the oil pan cover in place... When you put them back in, pull the little button up so they will slip into the hole, then push the button down. Great design on the access panel.
Great tip!
Thanks for showing all the steps it takes to change oil and filter and showing how unlike some that says take this or that off but don't show how to take this or that off, good job
Glad it helped, hope you save some money and drive the Subaru for a long time! Great car!
look into a Fumoto Oil Valve if you change your own oil, saves time and effort removing and reinstalling the oil plug every time
Totally. I swapped it out and it’s worth the cost. How many miles you have now?
@@YoDIYVideos I don't own a Forester but was intrigued by the new wilderness for next vehicle and wanted to see oil change process...The CVT worries me and if I don't buy it that will be why.
A few of the older cvts on Nissans went bad. I’m actually more proactive with fluid changes just because of that issue. Let me know what you end up getting
Recommend a New crush washer when putting the 14mm bolt back on the oil pan.
Torque for drain plug is 30 ft lbs.
Starting the car after oil change can cause some engine wear until oil pressure builds up and the oil filter is filled.
Instead of starting the car with no oil in the filter, hold the accelerator down all the way, crank for 30 second intervals until the oil pressure light is off.
That preloads the system with oil, then start the car.
What do you mean by “crank for 30 second intervals”?
@@ilpostinomotociclista270 Keep it running like that. If you have a button start then keep it pressed. If you have a key start, keep it pressed. Its just making the engine rotate and not ignite gasoline so oil can get up to the filter and lubricate. In cold temp you can also try this and you will see then the car starts so fast and less noisy.
Best advice ever.
and pray tell how cranking the engine over for 30 seconds to build pressure is any different than just starting the motor IF you had started the oil change at operating temp anyways?
@nuenevoie for a push to start do you also keep your gas pedal pressed while keeping the button pressed or just hold the button and no need to keep the gas pedal pressed?
Pro tip losen your oil filter just enough but don't remove it first before draining the oil
On my 2021 non-turbo Forester the drain plug was a 17mm
Would recommend the black Japan made filter if you can get it and of course Subaru genuine oil is good too
Thanks for showing how the plastic cover comes off; I looked at several other videos and they skip it. It's not exactly intuitive.
Hope you got it knocked out alright
You said it was the oil pan filter???????????????????????????
Did Subaru quit stamping their logo on the filters? I ordered some that claimed to be genuine which had no logo so I assumed they were the wrong ones or just not genuine so went to the Subaru stealership and the ones they had were identical.
good commentary - unfortunately zoomed in too close on engine cover and couldn’t see the most important part how much oil spilled when removing the filter
Very minimal oil. Park your car and give it 15 min and you’ll have very little oil come out of the filter.
Thank you so much for the video. I need to change the oil in the engine of my Subaru Forrester 2021 and because of your Health or the video I was able to unlock that pad that blocks the oil engine passage to drain it out. Thank you so much man.
Good work! You’ll love the car!
How many miles did you change your first oil
Thank you for this. What are the specs of the washer? Is this any type you can buy at the hardware store?
So the washer is a also called a crush washer or an oil drain plug washer. I’d go to your local Subaru dealership or your local parts store to pick it up.
As for specs, the easiest is to head to a dealership or parts store. Hardware stores will most likely just have normal washers and not auto crush washers.
It should take about 4.8 qts of oil to fill. The manual says 4.4.
Just curious, can you do a transmission fluid change for the 2021 Subaru forester?
Sure, when I hit the limit I’ll makenone
Do I need to buy authentic oil filter? Fram,Wix are OK? Does anybody know why Subaru has oil interval 6K for synthetic oil instead of 10K? Mobil 1 claims 10K on synthetic 0-20W oil.
A few thoughts on this -
1) filter - this all depends, all filters listed compatible for the car will work. Do you have a preference on oem versus aftermarket? If you’re commuting to work, any brand name filter will work.
2) the engineers have stated that 6k will be the maintenance interval. If you’re under warranty, stick to the 6k. If you’re wanting to push it, then I’d probably get the oil tested by blackstone to figure out your use case to push longer intervals.
I am currently still at 6k using Costco oil.
@@YoDIYVideos my Toyota requires 10K on 0-20w. OK, interesting. Do you know, why Subaru requires 60K on platinum spark plugs vs 100K on majority of cars? Isn’t just extra revenue for their dealerships? The spark plugs are really hard to change on the Forester, and paying every 60K instead of 100K kinda costly.
@@YoDIYVideos my Toyota requires 10K on 0-20w. OK, interesting. Do you know, why Subaru requires 60K on platinum spark plugs vs 100K on majority of cars? Isn’t just extra revenue for their dealerships? The spark plugs are really hard to change on the Forester, and paying every 60K instead of 100K kinda costly.
The older Subarus have head gasket issues which led to more oil burning off, so not sure if the engine maintenance is more conservative versus a Honda or a Toyota. I’ve let my accord roll to 120k before spark plugs as well as running 10-12k for oil, no problem.
Seems like you’re up on your maintenance, so split the the difference if you want to save some money, run it for 8k and get it tested to see if you can push it longer.
@@YoDIYVideos OK! Oil I don’t really care I can diy easily, spark plugs are the ones I can’t do it on the Forester and will have to pay for it. I still think Subaru wants more revenue, bc it’s a smaller company compared to other big three Japanese automakers.
by the way ..you removed the lil cover and said "filter" you meant drain plug.. :) filter up top...;)
Force of habit, we are lucky to have top mounted filters on the subaru lol
What direction do you turn to get the oil plug off
Counter clock wise
Is there no oil change light on the dash that needs to be reset?
At what mileage is the first oil change on a 2021 forester
Since filter is on top, you can probably pump out oil instead of draining it
Very important step missed closing the oil drain before adding the new oil 🥴
Rams help, it is hard to squeeze under the car.
Yeah use factory oil and the Subaru Japanese oil filter though
You made a huge mess on the driveway . 🛑 Otherwise good video .
It was a mess. Invested in a fumato valve after that
I only use supertech filters and oil
I’ve used both and had no issues. Good value for the money.
@@YoDIYVideos the funny thing is I have more faith in the super tech oil filters than I do in Fram
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