Subaru Forester Manuals 2011 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 351

Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ....................................... Maintenance precautions................................... Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment.................................................... When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models) ...................... When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running.......... 11-3 11-3 Automatic transmission fluid.......................... 11-21 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-21 11-22 11-4 Front differential gear oil (AT models) ........... 11-22 11-4 Checking the oil level ...................................... Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-22 11-23 Rear differential gear oil.................................. 11-23 11-5 Engine hood ....................................................... Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-5 11-7 Non-turbo models .............................................. Turbo models ..................................................... 11-7 11-8 Engine oil............................................................ 11-9 Checking the oil level ......................................... 11-9 Changing the oil and oil filter............................ 11-10 Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-12 Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-12 Cooling system ................................................ 11-13 Cooling fan, hose and connections ................... Engine coolant ................................................. 11-13 11-14 Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-16 Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-17 Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-19 Recommended spark plugs ......................