11-8
Maintenance and service/Engine oil
Engine oil
NOTE
. 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 every second fuel fill-up
time, and change the oil more frequently. Please refer to the Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet for more details.
. If the oil consumption rate seems
abnormally high after the break-in
period, for example more than 1 quart
per 1,200 miles or 1 liter per 2,000
kilometers, contact your SUBARU dealer.
& Locations of the oil level
gauge, oil filler cap and oil
filter
1)
2)
3)
Oil level gauge
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
& Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (off)
position. If you check the oil level just after
turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
(off) position, wait a few minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan before
checking the level.
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)
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
. Be careful not to touch the engine oil filter when removing the