Subaru Forester: Engine oil / Engine oil consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance intervals.
- When the engine is new and within the
break-in period.
- When the engine oil is of lower quality.
- When the incorrect oil viscosity is used.
- When engine braking is employed
(repeatedly).
- When the engine is operated at high
engine speeds (for extended periods of
time).
- When the engine is operated under
heavy loads (for extended periods of time).
- When towing a trailer
- When the engine idles for extended
periods of time.
- When the vehicle is operated in stopand-
go and/or heavy traffic situations.
- When the vehicle is used under severe
thermal conditions.
- When the vehicle accelerates and
decelerates frequently.
Under these or similar conditions, you
should check your oil at least every 2nd
fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more
frequently. Different drivers in the same
car may experience different results. If
your oil consumption rate is greater than
expected, contact your authorized
SUBARU dealer who may perform a test
under controlled conditions.
Oil level gauge
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
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Other information:
When the procedure to disable the functions
is performed again, a chirp will
sound, and the functions are enabled.
NOTE
The keyless access function will be
enabled only if you perform the procedure
in the same manner used to
disable the function (for example, when
disabling by operating the driver’s
door, the function will not be enabled
even if you operate the access key fob)...
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P”
position...