Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil

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.

    Continuously variable transmission fluid

    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...

    Brake fluid

    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:

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: How to use the lock lever


    Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock. Rotate the lock lever forward to lock. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: To install the front part of the cover


    CAUTION For models with a reclining rear seatback, when reclining, move the front part of the cover back so that it is not damaged. Align the right side of the front cover with the triangle mark before fixing the cover in place. Align the left side of the front cover with the triangle mark before fixing the cover in place...

    Categories

    Average fuel consumption

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

    This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2026 www.suforester5.com