Recommended Fluid; Brake Fluid; Checking The Fluid Level - Subaru 2006 Forester Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
Be careful not to burn yourself be-
cause the fluid may be hot.
When power steering fluid is be-
ing added, use only clean fluid,
and be careful not to allow any dirt
into the tank. And never use dif-
ferent brands together.
Avoid spilling fluid when adding it
in the tank.
Be careful not to spill power steer-
ing fluid when adding it. If power
steering fluid touches the exhaust
pipe, it may cause a bad smell,
smoke, and/or a fire. If power
steering fluid gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

Recommended fluid

"Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid

Brake fluid

Checking the fluid level

Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. If the level is below "MIN", add
the recommended brake fluid to "MAX".
Use only brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean
water. For safety, when perform-
ing this work, wearing eye protec-
tion is advisable.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air. Any absorbed moisture
can cause a dangerous loss of
braking performance.
If the vehicle requires frequent re-
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filling, there may be a leak. If you
suspect a problem, have the vehi-
cle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
Never use different brands of
brake fluid together. Also, avoid
mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake flu-
ids even if they are of the same
brand.
When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.

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