Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2016 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 504

Maintenance and service/Engine oil inserted until it stops. 1) 2) 3) Full level Low level Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) from low level to full level 4. Pull out the oil level gauge again. 5. Check the oil levels on both sides of the level gauge. The engine oil level must be judged by the lowest of the two levels. If the oil level is below the low level mark, add oil so that the full level is reached. CAUTION . Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and vis- cosity. . Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. . If the level gauge cannot be pulled out easily, twist the level gauge right and left, then gently pull it out. Otherwise, you may be injured accidentally straining yourself. To add engine oil, remove the engine oil filler cap and slowly pour engine oil through the filler neck. After pouring oil into the engine, you must use the level gauge to confirm that the oil level is correct. NOTE 11-9 & Changing the oil and oil filter Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “War- ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently made, or when driving in extremely cold weather. NOTE . Changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a well-trained expert. Contact your SUBARU dealer for changing the engine oil and oil filter. Fully trained mechanics are on standby at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the special tools, spare parts and recom- mended oil for this work, and also, used oils are properly disposed of. . If performing oil replacement your- self, observe the local regulations and dispose of waste oil properly. To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add any additional oil above the upper level when the engine is cold. . Be careful not to touch the en- gine oil filter when removing the oil filler cap. Doing so may result in a burn, a pinched finger, or may cause some other injury. – CONTINUED –