2004 Subaru Forester

Japan Gasoline 4WD SUVUpdated Aug 24, 2026

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 4 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 99.5 mm (3.9 in)
Stroke: 79 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.2 :1
Engine Configuration: Flat
Turbocharger: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Service Intervals

Timing Interval: 105,000 km / 7 years
Air Filter: 30,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter: 90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug: 105,000 km / 7 years
Brake Fluid: 30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant: 30,000 km / 2 years
Rear Axle, Oil: 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Interior Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: SUV
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Folding: Electrical
Manual
Heated: Optional
Turning Signal: Optional
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Flat

Windscreen Wipers

Rear Wiper: Yes
Rear Washer System: Yes

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Roof Railing: Yes
Spoiler: Fixed
Antenna: Glass-integrated
Number of Exhaust Pipes: 1

Other Equipment › Roof Railing

Roof Railing Type: Flush Rails (Closed Rails)

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic
Number of Climate Zones: 1
Air Condition: Yes
Micro Filter: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM
Media Format: MP3
WMA

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Yes

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 4 - 7 pcs
Subwoofer: Optional

Speakers › Subwoofer

Number of Subwoofers: 1 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2
Rear: 2

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Yes

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Trunk
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Seats

Colour & Material

Stitching Colour: Black

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Yes
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 10
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total: 6
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Middle
Driver
Passenger

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult
Height Adjustment: Yes

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Safety & Security

Other