Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 2004 Forester Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-

2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it

3. Be sure the dipstick is correctly inserted until it

stops with the graphic symbol "

pearing as shown in the illustration.

2) Upper level

3) Lower level

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.

" on its top ap-

grade and viscosity.

it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause

Use only engine oil with the recommended

Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding

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