Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 2004 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 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.
1) Notch (except 3.0L)
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
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up to the upper level.
Use only engine oil with the recommended
on its top appear-
grade and viscosity.
If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine,
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