Subaru Forester: Engine oil / Changing the oil and oil filter
Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the maintenance schedule when driving
on dusty roads, when short trips are
frequently made, or when driving in extremely
cold weather.
NOTE
Changing the engine oil and oil filter
should be performed by a well-trained
expert. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for changing the engine oil and oil filter.
Fully trained mechanics are on standby
at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the
special tools, spare parts and recommended
oil for this work, and also, used
oils are properly disposed of.
- If performing oil replacement yourself,
observe the local regulations and dispose of waste oil properly.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch..
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
Refer to “Engine oil”.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy...
Other information:
This is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains...
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON
indicator
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF
indicator
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
Remove the child restraint system from
the seat.
By referring to the child restraint
manufacturer’s recommendations as well
as the child restraint system installation
procedures in “Child restraint systems, correctly install the child
restraint system...