Subaru Forester: Synthetic oil - Engine oil - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Synthetic oil

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”. 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 required engine oil for optimum engine performance.

Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

    Recommended grade and viscosity
    Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity. Refer to “Engine oil”. NOTE Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide bette ...

    Cooling system
    Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray ...

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    Controls
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    Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)
    - The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit. - If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but a prete ...

    Abs warning lamp
    The ABS warning lamp illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If this amber warning lamp illuminates when driving (accompanied by an associated warning message), drive with extra caut ...