Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Refer to “Engine oil”.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity
provide better fuel economy. However,
in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is
required to properly lubricate the engine.
Changing the oil and oil filter
Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in ...Synthetic oil
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Setting the center air vents
Center air vent, left
Center air vent, right
Center vent thumbwheel, right
Center vent thumbwheel, left
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Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that
will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct
sunlight to slow aging. This area sh ...
Parking brake
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting
the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position.
Also, the parking brake alone ...