2000 SUBARU Forester EJ20/EJ25 (SF)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Timing belt wear requires replacement every 105,000 km
• Head gasket failures in some EJ25 engines

First checks

• Timing belt condition
• Cooling system leaks
• Oil leaks from engine and head gasket

Vor dem Teiletausch

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• The 2000 Subaru Forester was sold globally with variations in engine displacement and features by region.
• Turbocharged variants were primarily available in markets like Japan and some special editions; most global markets featured naturally aspirated engines.