Oil Filter for 1998-2021 Subaru Forester & More - Bosch 3974

Bosch 3974 oil filter for the 1998-2021 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L, the 2014-2018 Forester H4 2.0L and other vehicles traps contaminants in the engine oil before they reach the engine's moving parts. This spin-on Bosch oil filter, also called an engine oil filter, is a best match for synthetic and semi-synthetic oil and is suitable for conventional oil.

• Advanced filtration performance with 99% efficiency for engine protection
• Synthetic-enhanced filter media for optimal filtration over extended oil change intervals
• Silicone anti-drain back valve helps prevent dry starts in extreme temperatures
• Heavy-gauge outer shell for burst resistance over the filter's service life
• High-flow stainless steel center tube resists internal collapse
• Silicone sealing gasket for reliable sealing across climates and operating conditions

Quick facts

• Part: Bosch 3974 oil filter
• Also called: engine oil filter
• Fits: 1998-2021 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L, the 2014-2018 Forester H4 2.0L and other vehicles
• Condition: New

A spin-on filter is normally changed along with the oil, and dirty oil past its change interval is the usual reminder. Before you replace this filter because of a leak at the canister or an oil pressure light, rule out a low oil level and a loose drain plug first. Each engine takes one filter.

Fits

The vehicles this oil filter fits also include the 2000-2021 Subaru Outback H4 2.5L, the 2020-2021 Outback H4 2.4L, the 2016-2021 Subaru Crosstrek H4 2.0L and the 2021 Crosstrek H4 2.5L.

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