Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 2007 Legacy Owner's Manual

Engine oil

& 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 in-
serted until it stops with the graphic
symbol " " on its top appearing as
shown in the illustration.
2.5-liter models
1) Notch
2) Upper level
3) Lower level
Maintenance and service
3.0-liter models
1) Upper level
2) 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.
CAUTION
. Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
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