Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.
Rear differential gear oil
There is no rear differential gear oil level
gauge. To check the rear differential gear
oil level, consult your SUBARU dealer for
inspection. ...
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Oil check preparation
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:
- The vehicle is on level ground.
- The engine oil is cold.
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engi ...
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such as
bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or ...
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle acceleration.
If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be ...
