2004 SUBARU FORESTER engine oil

PM-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months.
For periodic maintenance of over 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months.
Symbols used:
R: Replace
I: Inspection
(I): Recommended service for safe vehicle operation.
N
OTE:
(1) When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
(2) ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it is physically damaged or ATF leaked.Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 5 12.5 25 37.5 50
×1,000 miles 3 7.5 15 22.5 30
1 Engine oil R R R R
2 Engine oil filter R R R R
Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 25 50 75 100
×1,000 miles 1 15 30 45 60
3 Spark plugs For Turbo R
Others R R R R
4Drive belt(s) IIII
5 Camshaft drive belt R
6 Fuel line I I
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R
9 Cooling system I I
10 Coolant R R
11 Clutch system I I I I I
12 Hill-holder system I I I I I
13 Transmission oil R R
14 ATF R R
15 Front & rear differential oil R R
16 Brake line I I
17 Brake fluid R R
18 Disc brake pads & discs I I I I
19 Brake linings and drums I I
20 Parking brake I I I I
21 Suspension I I I I
22 Wheel bearing (I)
23 Axle boots & joints I I I I
24 Steering system (Power steering) I I I I

PM-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
B: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2
1. EUROPE AREA
Item EveryRepeat short
distance driveRepeat
rough/muddy
road driveExtremely
cold weather
areaSalt or other
corrosive
used or
coastal areaHigh humid-
ity or moun-
tain areaRepeat tow-
ing trailer
Engine oil Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Engine oil filter Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Fuel line 12 months
I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Transmission oilReplace
more fre-
quently
AT FReplace
more fre-
quently
Front & rear dif-
ferential oilReplace
more fre-
quently
Brake line 12 months
I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake fluid 12 months
R 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake pads 12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake linings
and drums12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Parking brake 12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Suspension 12 months
III 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Axle boots &
joints12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Steering system
(Power steering)12 months
III 15,000 km
9,000 miles

PM-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AREA
Item EveryRepeat short
distance driveRepeat
rough/muddy
road driveExtremely
cold weather
areaSalt or other
corrosive
used or
coastal areaHigh humid-
ity or moun-
tain areaRepeat tow-
ing trailer
Engine oil Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Engine oil filter Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Fuel line 6 months
I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Transmission oilReplace
more fre-
quently
AT FReplace
more fre-
quently
Front & rear dif-
ferential oilReplace
more fre-
quently
Brake line 6 months
I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Brake fluid 12 months
R 25,000 km
15,000 miles
Brake pads 6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Brake linings
and drums6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Parking brake 6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Suspension 6 months
III 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Axle boots &
joints6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Steering system
(Power steering)6 months
III 12,500 km
7,500 miles

PM-7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil
3. Engine Oil
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Open the engine oil filler cap for quick draining of
the engine oil.
2) Remove six clips securing service hole cover.
3) Turn the service hole cover counterclockwise.4) Drain the engine oil by loosening engine oil drain
plug.
5) Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one.
6) Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining
engine oil.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
PM-00155
(A)(B)
LU-00005
LU-00006
(A) Engine oil drain plug
(B) Engine oil filter
(A) Engine oil drain plug
(B) Engine oil filter
LU-00007
(B)
(A)
LU-00007
(B)
(A)

PM-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil
7) Fill engine oil through the filler pipe up to center
between upper lever and lower level. Make sure
that the vehicle is placed level when checking oil
level. Use engine oil of proper quality and viscosity,
selected in accordance with the table in figure.
Recommended oil
API classification SL, SJ with the “Energy
Conserving” logo is printed, or SH (if you
cannot obtain the oil with SL, SJ or SH
grades, you may use SG, SF grades “ENER-
GY CONSERVING” oil.)
ACEA specification, A1, A2 or A3
CCMC specification, G4 or G5
New API certification mark (Star burst mark)
label is on the container.
Engine oil capacity
Upper level
Approx. 4.02 (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
Lower level
Approx. 3.02 (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
The proper viscosity helps vehicle get good cold
and hot starting by reducing viscous friction and
thus increasing cranking speed.
CAUTION:
When replenishing oil, it does not matter if the
oil to be added is a different brand from that in
the engine; however, use oil having the API
classification and SAE viscosity No. designat-
ed by SUBARU.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is used in areas with very high temper-
atures or for other heavy duty applications, the fol-
lowing viscosity oils may be used: API
classification: SL, SJ or SH
SAE Viscosity No. : 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-
50.
8) Close the engine oil filler cap.
9) Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
10) After the engine stops, recheck the oil level.
B: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that
the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the
proper orientation.
4) Remove it again and note the reading. If the en-
gine oil level is below the “L” line, add oil to bring
the level up to the “F” line.
5) After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes
for the oil to drain back into oil pan before checking
the level.
6) Just after driving or while the engine is warm, en-
gine oil level may show in the range between the
“F” line and the notch mark. This is caused by ther-
mal expansion of the engine oil.
7) To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add
oil above the “F” line when the engine is cold.
(A) Viscosity No. and applicable temperature
(B) Preferred
PM-00188
40 30 15 0 -15 -20 -30 ( C)
104 86 59 32
10W-30,10W-40 5 -4 -22 ( F)
SAE (A)
5W-30 (B)
(A) Engine oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Notch mark
(D) Upper level
(E) Lower level
(F) Approx. 12 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
PM-00181
(A)(B)
(D)
(E) (F)(C)

PM-9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil Filter
4. Engine Oil Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove six clips securing service hole cover.
2) Turn the service hole cover counterclockwise.
3) Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in))
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))
4) Wipe clean the oil filter matching surface on cyl-
inder block or oil cooler.
5) Get a new engine oil filter and apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal rubber.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to use the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in)
in diameter to turbo model.6) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being
careful not to damage the seal rubber.
 Tighten the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in) or 65 mm
(2.56 in) in diameter by approx. 2/3 — 3/4 rotation
more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in con-
tact with cylinder block or oil cooler.
 Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter
by approx. 1 rotation more after the seal rubber of
oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil
cooler.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
7) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and
make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
joined; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
8) Check the engine oil level. PROCEDURE, Pre-delivery Inspection.>
(A) Engine oil drain plug
(B) Engine oil filter
LU-00005
LU-00006
LU-00007
(B)
(A)

PM-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Coolant
12.Engine Coolant
A: REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
The radiator is of the pressurized type. Do not
attempt to open the radiator cap immediately
after the engine has been stopped.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Place a container under drain pipe.
4) Loosen and remove the drain cock to drain en-
gine coolant into container.
5) For quick draining, open the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill coolant on the floor.
6) Drain the coolant from reservoir tank.
7) Tighten the radiator drain cock securely after
draining coolant.
8) Slowly pour the engine coolant from radiator fill-
er port to neck of filler, then pour into reservoir tank
up to “FULL” level.
Coolant capacity (fill up to “FULL” level)
2.0 L Non-turbo AT model:
Approx. 6.52 (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
2.0 L Non-turbo MT model:
Approx. 6.62 (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
2.0 L Non-turbo model with ATF warmer:
Approx. 6.92 (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
2.0 L 2.5 L Turbo AT and MT with oil cooler
model:
Approx. 7.32 (7.7 US qt, 6.4 Imp qt)
2.0 L 2.5 L Turbo MT without oil cooler model:
Approx. 7.42 (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
2.5 L AT model:
Approx. 6.82 (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
2.5 L MT model:
Approx. 6.92 (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)NOTE:
The SUBARU Genuine Coolant containing anti-
freeze and anti-rust agents is especially made for
SUBARU engine, which has an aluminum crank-
case. Always use SUBARU Genuine Coolant,
since other coolant may cause corrosion.
9) Securely install the radiator cap.
10) Run the engine for more than 5 minutes at
2,000 to 3,000 rpm. (Run the engine until radiator
becomes hot in order to purge the air trapped in
cooling system.)
11) Stop the engine and wait until coolant temper-
ature lowers. Then open the radiator cap to check
coolant level and add coolant up to radiator filler
neck. Next, add coolant into reservoir tank up to
“FULL” level.
12) After adding coolant, securely install the radia-
tor and reservoir tank caps.
CO-00009

PM-26
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
ATF
16.ATF
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature.
Pay attention to the fluid temperature when
checking ATF level.
1) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance
of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the en-
gine to raise ATF temperature to 70 — 80°C (158
— 176°F) on Subaru Select Monitor. 4AT(H4SO)-18, READ CURRENT DATA, OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
2) Make sure the vehicle is level.
3) After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1),
set the select lever in “P” range. Measure the ATF
level with the engine idling for one or two minutes.
4) Make sure that ATF level is above the center of
upper and lower level.
NOTE:
When the transmission is hot, the level should be
above the center of upper and lower marks, and
when it is cold, the level should be found below the
center of these two marks.
5) If the ATF level is below the center between up-
per and lower marks, add the recommended ATF
until the ATF level is found above the center be-
tween upper and lower marks.
CAUTION:
 Use care not to exceed the upper limit level.
 Remember that the addition of ATF to the up-
per limit mark when the transmission is cold
will result in overfilling of ATF, causing a trans-
mission failure.
6) Check ATF level after raising ATF temperature
to 70 — 80°C (158 — 176°F) by running the vehicle
or by idling the engine again.7) Check the ATF for leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission. If there are
leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace gasket, oil
seals, plugs or other parts.
B: REPLACEMENT
1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
1) Drain the ATF by removing drain plug.
NOTE:
Before starting work, cool off ATF well.
2) Replace the gasket with a new one, and then
tighten the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Fill ATF up to the middle of the “COLD” side on
level gauge by using the gauge hole.
Recommended fluid:
Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
Fluid capacity:
Fill the same amount drained from ATF drain
plug hole.
(A) Level gauge
(B) Check position when “HOT”
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
(E) Check position when “COLD”
PI-00105
COLD
LFHOT LF
(A)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(B)(A) Front differential drain plug
(B) ATF drain plug
PM-00032
(B)
(A)