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  1. Open the oil filler cap for quick draining of engine oil.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain plug.
    NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug
    G07664556Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. After draining the engine oil, tighten the engine oil drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41.7 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8 ft-lb) 

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Select engine oil of adequate quality and viscosity and fill it through the oil filler duct to the "F" line on the oil level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface when checking oil level.

    Recommended oil: 

    Refer to the "RM" information for the recommended oil. < Refer to  LUBRICANTS  , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials. > 

    Engine oil capacity: 

    Refer to "SPC" information for engine oil capacity. < Refer to  CAPACITY  , Forester. > 

    CAUTION: It is acceptable to fill an engine with oil of another brand when replacing the oil, but make sure to use an oil with an API standard and SAE viscosity number specified by Subaru.
    NOTE: The proper viscosity oil helps the engine maintain its ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscosity friction in hot condition.
  7. Close the oil filler cap.
  8. Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
  9. After stopping the engine, recheck the oil level.


  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Remove the oil level gauge and wipe away the oil.
  3. Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure that the oil level gauge is correctly inserted and properly orientated.
  4. Pull out the oil level gauge again, and check the oil level. If the engine oil level is below "L" line, check for oil leakage from engine and add oil to bring the level up to "F" line.
  5. Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
  6. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan before checking the level.
NOTE:
  • To prevent overfilling of engine oil, do not add oil above "F" line when the engine is cold.
  • As the oil level gauge is used for daily maintenance, "F" line and "L" line is set assuming that the engine is cold.
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Filler Cap And Oil Level Gauge Range Line (F And L)
G08570018Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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