Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual page 394

Except 3.6 L models
1) Notch
2) Full level
3) Low level
4) Approximately 1.0 liter (1.1 US qt, 0.9
Imp qt) from low level to full level
3.6 L models
1) Full level
2) Low level
3) Approximately 1.0 liter (1.1 US qt, 0.9
Imp qt) from low level to full level
4. Pull out the level gauge again and
check the oil level on it. If it is below the
low level (L), add oil to bring the level up to
the full level (F).
CAUTION
. Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
. Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
Maintenance and service
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
NOTE
. Just after driving or while the engine
is warm, the engine oil level reading
may be in a range between the upper
level and the notch mark. This is
caused by thermal expansion of the
engine oil.
. To prevent overfilling the engine oil,
do not add any additional oil above the
full level when the engine is cold.
! Diesel engine
Check the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Keep the engine idling until the idle
speed stabilizes. When starting the engine
from the completely cold state, continue
warming up the engine until it reaches the
normal operating temperature range, as
notified by the turning off of the coolant
temperature low indicator light that has
illuminated in blue on the combination
meter. After that, stop the engine and wait
for 5 minutes.
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