Non-Turbo subaru models call for the same replacement filter regardless if the car was manufactured in Japan (Forester) or USA (outback) Does anybody know what model filter is installed in a non-turbo forester from the factory? If it the same model as the recommended USA replacement filter?
Just changed my oil yesterday. My built-in-Japan US 2005 Forester 2.5 X (not turbo) came from the factory with filter PN 15208AA100. This filter is black and is made in Japan.
There is a bit of confusion over the various filters. My owner's manual lists filters PN 15208AA080 (black) and PN 15208AA09A (white) with no distinction mentioned. When I looked up the number for a non-turbo Forester, I got 15208AA060 while turbo gave 15208AA080 or 15208AA100. (No reference at all to the -09A.) Supposedly, turbo and non-turbo engines can use the same filter, but the -080 / -100 are preferred for the turbo. Moreover, the -080 and -100 are suppose to be identical.
I chose to install the same filter as was on it originally (15208AA100). This filter cost about $1 more then the -060.
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