Engine Oil - Subaru 2003 Forester Owner's Manual

Engine oil

„ Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
3. Be sure the dipstick is correctly inserted until it
stops with the graphic symbol "
pearing as shown in the illustration.
1) Notch
2) Upper level
3) Lower level
4) Front of vehicle
4. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
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it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level
up to the upper level.
" on its top ap-
y Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
y Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding
it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause
Maintenance and service
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