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
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Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that
meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using
synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and gra ...
See also:
Sensors
The solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield,
monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the information to adjust
the temperature, fan speed, recircu ...
Turn signal switch
1 Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
2 Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, mov ...
