Subaru Foresters (turbo and non-turbo) leave the Japanese factory with oil filter part # 15208AA100 (made by Toyo-Roki in Japan). Subaru recommends this filter as replacement for Turbo Foresters in the US and # 15208AA60 for non-turbo models. The latter is made by Purolator I believe. In addition, the latter is also about a buck cheaper.
I find it interesting that they recommend the 'Made in Japan' filter for turbo models. My Subaru is a non-turbo, but I am paying the extra dollar for the 'Made in Japan' filter as it is the filter my car left the factory with and I am impressed with the quality of Toyo Roki filters.
I find it interesting that they recommend the 'Made in Japan' filter for turbo models. My Subaru is a non-turbo, but I am paying the extra dollar for the 'Made in Japan' filter as it is the filter my car left the factory with and I am impressed with the quality of Toyo Roki filters.