Manual Transmission Oil; Checking The Oil Level; Recommended Grade And Viscosity - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

Manual transmission oil

WARNING
Never let transmission oil contact your eyes because transmis-
sion oil can be harmful to your eyes. If transmission oil gets in
your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.
J Checking the oil level
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
Front of vehicle
Drain plug
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it. If it is below
the lower level, add oil through the dipstick hole to bring the level up to
the upper level.
J Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use dif-
ferent brands together.
Oil grade: API classification GL-5
Dipstick
HS0184
Maintenance and service
Upper level
Lower level
OM-H0210
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