Subaru Forester: 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.
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”.
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Child restraint
When transporting children in your vehicle, some type of child restraint system
should always be used according to the size of the child. This is required by law
in most countries. The regulations concerning driving with children in the front
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Changing the oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
The procedure for changi ...

Front differential gear oil (AT models)