Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2012 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 338

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Maintenance and service

CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.

NOTE
1)
2)

Upper level
Lower level

3. Pull out the level gauge again and
check the oil level on it. If it is below the
lower level, add oil through the level
gauge hole to bring the level up to the
upper level.

There is no transmission oil level
gauge for STI. Consult your SUBARU
dealer to check the oil level.

& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission and rear differential
gear oil” F12-6.

Rear differential gear oil
There is no rear differential gear oil level
gauge. To check the rear differential gear
oil level, we recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer for inspection.

& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission and rear differential
gear oil” F12-6.