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”.
See also:
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
The ABS system prevents the lock-up of
wheels which may occur during sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.
This helps prevent the loss of
steering control and directional stability
caused by wheel lock-up.
When the ABS system ...
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
1. Fan speed adjustment:
Turn to select fan speed.
2. Rear defroster:
Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
3. Defrost: Distributes
out ...

Front differential gear oil (AT models)