I changed the oil/filter at 590 miles on my 25 Forester wilderness.
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 590 km
Best Oil filter for Subaru Forester
I've used nothing but Fram on my 16 forester 2.5i. Just hit 102k miles. I change the oil and filter every 3-4k and have never had an issue.
Pros: no issues, long-term reliability
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 164153 km
I use a good filter I use Wix XP.
Pros: good filter
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Oil Filters, I always use OEM Subaru oil filters, I just buy the bulk 12 pack from my dealer.
Pros: use OEM Subaru
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I only use WIX filters on my 04XT. They’re about the only ones that have the correct bypass pressure rating off the Amazon “shelf,” and their build quality is top-notch. I pay attention to things like this because I have an older turbocharged model with performance upgrades- she’s a bit picky haha.
Pros: correct bypass pressure, top-notch build quality
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I actually use a Carquest blue-line filter which is literally a rebadged WIX. Even the part numbers match.
Pros: same as WIX
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
FRAM is well known for making cheap shit with poor pleating and cardboard drainback valves. Yes, they'll probably work "fine", but its yet another corner cut by SoA. But why settle for fine?
Cons: cheap shit, poor pleating, cardboard drainback valves
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
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Top manufacturers of oil filter for Subaru Forester
This part for Subaru Forester is made around the world. We have reviews for oil filter manufacturers from countries such as: USA, Japan .
In March 2026, the ranking of oil filter for Subaru Forester on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 7 reviews and 21 vote.
Which oil filter to choose for Subaru Forester?
Last month, PartReview users preferred Wix. 42% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: oil filter OEM Subaru — 28%.
Third place: Fram with 0% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of oil filter, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- Wix ranked 2, PR Score — 89. Based on 141 review and 433 votes.
- OEM Subaru ranked 16, PR Score — 80. Based on 21 review and 63 votes.
- Fram — rank 24, PR Score — 45. Based on 286 reviews and 887 votes.
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