Power Steering Fluid (If Equipped); Checking The Fluid Level - Subaru FORESTER Manual

Remove the plug or the oil temperature
switch from the filler hole and check the oil
level. The oil level should be kept even
with the bottom of the filler hole. If the oil
level is below the bottom edge of the hole,
add oil through the filler hole to raise the
level.
CAUTION
. Be careful not to spill rear differ-
ential gear oil when adding it. If
rear differential gear oil touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
rear differential gear oil gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be an oil leak.
If you suspect a problem, we
recommend that you have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
& 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
Maintenance and service
Power steering fluid (if
equipped)
& Checking the fluid level
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and cold
fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
and stop the engine.
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