Subaru Forester Manuals 2011 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 359

Maintenance and service Engine oil & Checking the oil level NOTE 11-9 Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. . The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be determined until the vehicle has traveled at least several thousand miles (kilometers). Even after break-in, when the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions such as those mentioned in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, engine oil is consumed or deteriorated more quickly than under normal driving conditions. If you drive your vehicle under these severe conditions, you should check the oil level at least at e