Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

Engine oil

WARNING
Never let engine oil contact your eyes because engine oil can be
harmful to your eyes. If engine oil gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean water. For safety, when perform-
ing this work, wearing eye protection is advisable.
J Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
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
4. 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
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine, wait a few min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking the level.
Just after driving or while the engine is warm, the engine oil level reading
HB0339
on its top appearing as shown in the illustration.
Maintenance and service
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