Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Front
differential and rear differential gear oil”.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details...
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
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...
Other information:
The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle...
Warranties for U.S.A.
SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of
America, Inc. and sold at retail by an
authorized SUBARU dealer in the United
States come with the following warranties:
SUBARU Limited Warranties
Federal Emission Control Systems
Warranties
California Emissions Control Systems
Warranties
All warranty information, including applicability,
details of coverage and exclusions,
is in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”...