Available in six trim levels, two engine options, and either manual or automatic transmission, the 2017 Forester can be configured to meet all your outdoorsy needs—from everyday carpools to epic camping trips. If you’ve ever wondered just how much gas your trusty Forester holds, you’ve come to the right place!

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What’s the size of the gas tank on a 2017 Subaru Forester?

A compact SUV that’s a popular staple of crunchy lifestyles everywhere, the 2017 Forester came available with two different engine options. Both were flat four-cylinder affairs, but you could choose from the base 2.5-liter version or upgrade to a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged number.

But one thing remained the same between the two: they were both fed by a gas tank with a capacity of 15.9 gallons.

Verifying your 2017 Subaru Forester’s fuel tank capacity

If you’d like to cross check this vital tidbit of information, good for you! Generally, you shouldn’t trust the advice of internet randos—but don’t worry, Jerry always has your back. Here’s how you can get some additional data on your gas tank’s capacity:

Measure the tank

If you’re the hands on type, grab a calculator and a measuring tape and calculate your tank’s capacity yourself! Measure the height, width, and length of the tank, and then multiply those numbers together. Now divide the result by 231, and there you have it: your tank’s capacity in gallons.

Look it up in the owner’s manual

If you can unearth your manual from the depths of the glove box (or find it online) you can get the official specs from Subaru. Gas tank size should be under a section marked “specifications” or “capacities”. Easy as pie!

Play gas tank chicken

If you’re the adventurous type, you can determine your gas tank’s capacity in real time by driving until you’re nearly empty, then fill up the tank. Just remember not to push your luck too far, unless you have a full gas can at the ready in the back!

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How to maximize fuel economy in a Subaru Forester

Depending on your choice of engine and transmission, you can expect to get a combined fuel economy of 24 to 26 mpg with your 2017 Forester, which isn’t bad for a gasoline engine.

But no matter what kind of car you’re filling up, you’ll always want to get the most out of a tank of gas. Here are a few tips that should help out!

Keep up on routine maintenance. Paying for routine maintenance can be annoying and costly, but ignoring it will cause even more expensive problems down the road—one of which is decreased fuel economy.

Drive carefully. Smooth acceleration will not only keep your coffee from spilling, it will also keep your fuel consumption as low and steady as possible.

Avoid idling. Idling is an enormous waste of gas, so try and keep it to a minimum when possible, particularly when the weather’s cold.

How to get the best Subaru insurance coverage

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