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:
Removal
EXHAUST(H4DO) > Rear Exhaust PipeREMOVALCAUTION:Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the bolts, springs, and nuts securing the center exhaust pipe to the rear exhaust pi ...
Disassembly
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cam CarrierDISASSEMBLY1. CAM CARRIER RH1. Loosen the bolts (front camshaft cap RH, intake center camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust center camshaft cap RH, and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH) equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the fig ...
Trailer brakes
WARNING
Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
Do not directly connect your
trailer's hydraulic brake system
to the hydraulic brake system in
your vehicle. Direct connection
would cause the vehicle's brake
...