Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity - Front differential gear oil (AT models) - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: 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, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.

    Checking the oil level
    1) Yellow handle 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again. 1) Upper level 2) Lower level 3. Pull out th ...

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

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