Manual Transmission Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 2009 Forester Owner's Manual

using a spring scale. Belt deflection
should be the amount specified. If the
front side belt is loose, cracked, or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
Deflection
New belt
Used belt
0.28 – 0.35 0.35 – 0.43
A
(7.0 – 9.0) (9.0 – 11.0)
The rear side belt is a stretch-type belt,
and the deflection and tension do not
need to be checked. If there are cracks or
wear confirmed on the belts and a
squeaking sound is heard from them,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Manual transmission oil

& Checking the oil level
in (mm)
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
Maintenance and service
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and
check the oil level on it. If it is below the
lower level, add oil through the level
gauge hole to bring the level up to the
upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual trans-
mission oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.
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