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

Maintenance and service

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 en-
gine.
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
ing as shown in the illustration.
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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 appear-
If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine,
1) Notch
2) Upper level
3) Lower level
Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.