Checking the oil level
Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
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 through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission 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.
See also:
Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means
“Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. ...
Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please
contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil
described on the next ...
Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. ...