Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Recommended grade and viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Refer to "Engine oil" F12-4.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine.
Changing the oil and oil filter
Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet".
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the m ...
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 s ...
Other materials:
Removal
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential Front MemberREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Support the rear differential using transmission jack, and then remove the rear differential front member.(A)Rear differential front member ...
Windshield washer fluid
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tempera ...
Assembly
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (T-type)ASSEMBLYNOTE:• Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.• Check and adjust each part during assembly.• Keep the shims and washers in order, so that they are not improperly installed.• Thoroughly clean the surfaces on which the ...