Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Engine oil
CAUTION
- If the level gauge cannot be pulled out easily, twist the level gauge right and left, then gently pull it out. Otherwise, you may be injured accidentally straining yourself.
- 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.
- Engine oil consumption
- Checking the oil level
- Changing the oil and oil filter
- Recommended grade and viscosity
- Synthetic oil
Engine compartment overview
Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir
(MT)
Fuse box
Battery
Windshield washer tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator cap
Engine oil filter
Engine ...
Engine oil consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditio ...
Other materials:
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Washer (accompanied by wiper
operation)
Continuous
Intermittent
Off
Washer (accompanied by wiper
operation) ...
Adjustment
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear GateADJUSTMENTAdjust the clearance around the panel - rear gate as follows.PartStandardAPanel - rear gate to Roof panel6.0+1.0, −0.5 mm (0.24+0.04, −0.02 in)BSurface level gap: Panel - rear gate to Roof panel1.0±1.0 mm (0.04±0.04 in)CPanel - rear gate to ...
Adjustment
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (VA-type)ADJUSTMENT1. SIDE GEAR BACKLASHAdjust the side gear backlash. Rear Differential (VA-type) > ASSEMBLY">2. HYPOID DRIVEN GEAR BACKLASHAdjust hypoid driven gear backlash. Rear Differential (VA-type) > ASSEMBLY">3. TOOTH CONTACT BETWE ...