Front Differential Gear Oil (At Vehicles); Checking The Oil Level; Recommended Grade And Viscosity - Subaru 2004 Forester Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-
cles)

Checking the oil level

1
1) Yellow handle
Check the differential oil level monthly.
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.
11-30
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
HSB018FB
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level
up to the upper level.

Recommended grade and viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
1
2
HSB040BB

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