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EnglishMaintenance and service -> Engine oil for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Engine oil
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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.
& Locations of the oil level
gauge, oil filler cap and oil
filter
11-6. Engine oil
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CAUTION
If the level gauge cannot be
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pulled out easily, twist the level
gauge right and left, then gently
pull it out. Otherwise, you may be
injured accidentally straining
yourself.
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Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
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Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
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When the vehicle is operated in stop-
and-go and/or heavy traffic situations.
When the vehicle is used under severe
thermal conditions.
When the vehicle accelerates and
decelerates frequently.
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Oil level gauge
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
& Checking the oil level
& Engine oil consumption
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. If you check the oil
level just after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position,
wait for at least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan before
checking the level.
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.
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 tempera-
ture. Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance in-
tervals.
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be judged by the lowest of the two
levels. If the oil level is below the low
level mark, add oil so that the full level
is reached.
the upper level when the engine is
cold.
CAUTION
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After adding or changing the engine
oil, warm up the engine and stop it
on a level surface, then start the
engine after a lapse of 1 minute or
more. Confirm that the warning light
has turned off after the engine has
started. Refer to “Engine low oil level
warning light” �P174.
If the level gauge cannot be pulled
out easily, twist the level gauge right
and left, then gently pull it out.
Otherwise, you may be injured acci-
dentally straining yourself.
CAUTION
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Be careful not to touch the engine
oil filter when removing the oil
filler cap. Doing so may result in a
burn, a pinched finger, or may
cause some other injury.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly
inserted until it stops.
& Changing the oil and oil filter
Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty 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 ex-
tremely cold weather.
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Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
NOTE
To add engine oil, remove the engine oil
filler cap and slowly pour engine oil
through the filler neck. After pouring oil
into the engine, you must use the level
gauge to confirm that the oil level is
correct.
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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 recom-
mended oil for this work, and also,
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Full level
Low level
Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liters, 0.9
Imp qt) from low level to full level
NOTE
4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.
5. Check the oil levels on both sides of the
level gauge. The engine oil level must
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To prevent overfilling the engine oil,
do not add any additional oil above
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