Automatic Transmission Fluid - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and service
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level
on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the
dipstick hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
J Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and ad-
ditives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade: API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and Applicable
Temperature
11-24
OM-H0205

Automatic transmission fluid

J Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according
to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two differ-
ent scales for checking the level of hot fluid and
cold fluid on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without
warming up the fluid on the " COLD" range, we rec-
ommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is at
operating temperature.
B Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the tem-
perature of the transmission fluid up to normal oper-
ating temperature; 140 to 176°F (60 to 80°C) is nor-
mal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the " P" position, and run the engine at id-
ling speed.