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2020 Subaru Forester
90,000 mile service checklist

Here's exactly what your factory maintenance schedule calls for at this mileage — and what each item typically costs.

90,000 mile service

  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace front and rear differential fluid (Subaru GL-5 gear oil — critical for AWD system health)
  • Replace brake fluid — DOT 3
  • Inspect serpentine belt for wear, cracking, glazing
  • Inspect coolant hoses and thermostat
  • Inspect wheel bearings and CV axle boots
  • Inspect all suspension components — lateral links, crossmember bushings (Forester-specific wear point)

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