Subaru Forester: Front differential gear oil (AT models)
Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level.
Be careful not to spill front differential gear oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
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”.
Automatic transmission fluid
See also:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)
- For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movemen ...
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment ().
Check whether you have adjusted seat 3 properly.
Electrical seat adjustment () When adjusting the seat, make sure:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.
you a ...
