Manual Transmission Oil; Checking The Oil Level; Recommended Grade And Viscosity - Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual

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Manual transmission oil

& Checking the oil level

Yellow handle

Check the oil level monthly.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

stop the engine.

2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,

and insert it again.

3. Pull out the level gauge again and

check the oil level on it. If it is below the

low level, add oil through the level gauge

hole to bring the level up to the full level.

Be careful not to spill manual trans-

mission oil when adding it. If oil

touches the exhaust pipe, it may

cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a

fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,

be sure to wipe it off.

Maintenance and service

& Recommended grade and

Each oil manufacturer has its own base

oils and additives. Never use different

brands together. For details, refer to

"Manual transmission, front differential

and rear differential gear oil" F12-8.

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