Recommended Grade And Viscosity; Rear Differential Gear Oil; Checking The Gear Oil Level - Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil to bring the level up to the
upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill front differ-
ential gear 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.
& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-
ture

Rear differential gear oil

& Checking the gear oil level
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug