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
..
Other information:
NOTE
This section is applicable to the following
components.
Rear passenger’s seatbelt (windowside)
The pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
SRS frontal airbag sensor
Side impact sensor
Rollover sensor
If the sensor detects a certain predetermined
amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, any
seatbelt that has a seatbelt pretensioner is
quickly drawn back in by the retractor to
take up the slack so that the belt more
effectively restrains the seat occupant...
This position is for normal driving. The
transmission shifts automatically and continuously
into a suitable gear according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration you
require. Also, while driving up and down a
hill, the transmission assists and controls
the driving performance and engine braking
while corresponding to the road grade...