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. 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 the full 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 Indicator ” FP185 .
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& Changing the Oil and Oil Filter s11ae02
Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
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 recommended oil for this work , and also , used oils are properly disposed of . . If performing oil replacement yourself , observe the local regulations and dispose of waste oil properly .
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& Recommended Grade and Viscosity s11ae03
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity .
Refer to “ Engine Oil ” FP562 .
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity ( thickness ) affects fuel economy . Oils of lower viscosity
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provide better fuel economy . However , in hot weather , oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine .
& Synthetic Oil s11ae05
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil . When using synthetic oil , you must use oil of the same classification , viscosity and grade shown in this Owner ’ s Manual . Refer to “ Engine Oil ” FP562 . Also , you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
NOTE
Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity noted in chapter 12 is the recommended engine oil for optimum engine performance . Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable .
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Maintenance and Service
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