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CAUTION
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 .
2 . Pull out the level gauge , wipe it clean , and insert it again .
3 . Be sure the level gauge is correctly inserted until it stops .
1 Full level 2 Low level 3 Approximately 1.1 US qt ( 1.0 liters , 0.9
Imp qt ) from low level to full level
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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
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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
. Be careful not to touch the engine oil filter when removing the oil filler cap . Doing so may result in a burn , a pinched finger , or may cause some other injury .
. Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity .
. 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 .
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
. To prevent overfilling the engine oil , do not add any additional oil above
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the upper level when the engine is cold .
. After adding or changing the engine oil , warm up the engine and stop it on a level surface , then start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more . Confirm that the warning light has turned off after the engine has started . Refer to “ Engine low oil level warning light ” FP172 .
& Changing the oil and oil filter
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Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty 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 welltrained 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 recommended oil for this work , and also ,
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