2004 SUBARU FORESTER oil viscosity

EI-25
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Front Bumper
C: REPAIR
1. COATING METHOD FOR PP BUMPER
Pro-
cess
No.Process name Job contents
1 Bumper mountingSet the bumper on paint worktable if required.
Use paint worktable conforming to inner shape
of bumper when possible.
(1) Bumper
(2) Set bumper section
2MaskingMask specified part (black base) with masking tape. Use masking tape for PP (example, Nichiban
No. 533, etc.).
3Degreasing, clean-
ingClean all parts to be painted with white gasoline, normal alcohol, etc. to remove dirt, oil, fat, etc.
4 Primer paint Apply primer one to all parts to be painted, using air gun. Use primer (clear).
5DryingDry at normal temperature [10 to 15 min. at 20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, PP primer paint is dissolved by solvent, e.g. thinner, etc.
Therefore, if dust or dirt must be removed, use ordinary alcohol, etc.
6 Top coat paint (I)Solid color Metallic color
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
 Paint in use (for each color):
Solid paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
 Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 4:1
 Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
 Film thickness: 35 — 45µ
 Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2, 36 — 50 psi)Use section (block) paint for top coat.
 Paint in use (for each color):
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-306
 Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 10:1
 Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
 Film thickness: 15 — 20µ
 Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
7 Drying Not required.Dry at normal temperature [10 min. or more at
20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, avoid dust, dirt.
8 Top coat paint (II) Not required.Apply a clear coat to parts with top coat paint
(I), three times, at 5 — 7 minutes intervals.
 Paint in use:
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
 Mixing ratio: Clear vs. hardener = 6:1
 Viscosity: 14 — 16 sec/20°C (68°F)
 Film thickness: 25 — 30µ
 Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2, 36 — 50 psi)
9Drying60°C (140°F), 60 min. or 80°C (176°F), 30 min.
If higher than 80°C (176°F), PP may be deformed. Keep maximum temperature of 80°C (176°F).
10 Inspection Paint check.
11 Masking removal Remove the masking in process No. 2.
EI-00038
(1)
(2)

RM-3
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
3. LUBRICANTS
Use either the lubricants in the table below or equivalent lubricants. See the table below to choose the correct
SAE viscosity.
LubricantRecommended
Alternative
API Spec. CCMC Spec. ACEA Spec.
Engine oil SL or SJ Grade “Energy conserving” G4 or G5 A1, A2 or A3 SH or SG
Manual transmission oil GL-5 — — —
Front differential oil GL-5 — — —
Rear differential oil GL-5 — — —
SAE
0W-20
NE
E
RG
G
YCONSERVIN
APISERVICESL
RM-00006
RM-00001
SAE
5W-30
NE
E
RG
G
YCONSERVIN
APISERVICESL
AMERICANPETROLEUMINSTITUTE
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
CERTIFEID
RM-00002

RM-4
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Engine oil
Non-turbo model
Tu r b o m o d e l
RM-00032 (˚F) –22 –4 14 50 68 86 104 (˚C) –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40
5W-30
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10W-30 or 10W-40
0W-20 Recommend
RM-00033 (˚F)–22–4 14 50 68 86 104 (˚C)–30–20 –100
10 20 30 40
5W-30 Recommend
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10W-30 or 10W-40

RM-5
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
4. FLUID
Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
5. COOLANT
Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.
6. REFRIGERANT
Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants.
Also, do not use any air compressor oil except for ZXL200PG.
7. GREASE
Use the grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature SAE J300
Manual transmission oil, front differential oil and rear differential oil
Fluid Recommended Alternative Remarks
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON III — —
Power steering fluid DEXRON III — —
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 —
Clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 —
Coolant Recommended Item number Alternative
Coolant SUBARU coolant 000016218 None
Water for dilution Distilled water — Tap water (Soft water)
Air conditioner Recommended Item number Alternative
Refrigerant HFC134a — None
Compressor oil ZXL200PG — None
Grease Application point Recommended Item number Alternative
Supplementary lubricants  Oxygen sensor
 Bolts, etc.SUBARU CRC 004301003 —
RM-00004 (F)–22 –4 14 50 68 86 104 (C)–30 –20 –100
10 20 30 40
85W
75W-9080W90
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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)

ME(H4SO)-91
MECHANICAL
Engine Trouble in General
22.Engine Trouble in General
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
“RANK” shown in the chart refer to the possibility of reason for the trouble in order (“Very often” to “Rarely”)
A — Very often
B — Sometimes
C — Rarely
TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
1. Engine will not start.
1) Starter does not turn. Starter Defective battery-to-starter harness B
Defective starter switch C
Defective inhibitor switch or neutral switch C
Defective starter B
Battery Poor terminal connection A
Run-down battery A
Defective charging system B
Friction Seizure of crankshaft and connecting rod bearing C
Seized camshaft C
Seized or stuck piston and cylinder C
2) Initial combustion does
not occur. Starter Defective starter C
Engine control system A
Fuel line Defective fuel pump and relay A
Lack of or insufficient fuel B
Belt Defective B
Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance C
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
Improper valve seating C
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring B
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
Incorrect valve timing B
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B
3) Initial combustion occurs. Engine control system A
Intake system Defective intake manifold gasket B
Defective throttle body gasket B
Fuel line Defective fuel pump and relay C
Clogged fuel line C
Lack of or insufficient fuel B
Belt Defective B
Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance C
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
Improper valve seating C
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring B
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
Incorrect valve timing B
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B

ME(H4SO)-92
MECHANICAL
Engine Trouble in General
4) Engine stalls after initial
combustion. Engine control system A
Intake system Loosened or cracked intake duct B
Loosened or cracked PCV hose C
Loosened or cracked vacuum hose C
Defective intake manifold gasket B
Defective throttle body gasket B
Dirty air cleaner element C
Fuel line Clogged fuel line C
Lack of or insufficient fuel B
Belt Defective B
Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance C
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
Improper valve seating C
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring B
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
Incorrect valve timing B
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B
2. Rough idle and engine
stallEngine control system A
Intake system Loosened or cracked intake duct A
Loosened or cracked PCV hose A
Loosened or cracked vacuum hose A
Defective intake manifold gasket B
Defective throttle body gasket B
Defective PCV valve C
Loosened oil filler cap B
Dirty air cleaner element C
Fuel line Defective fuel pump and relay C
Clogged fuel line C
Lack of or insufficient fuel B
Belt Defective timing C
Compression Incorrect valve clearance B
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket B
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket B
Improper valve seating B
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring B
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston B
Incorrect valve timing A
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B
Lubrication system Incorrect oil pressure B
Defective rocker cover gasket C
Cooling system Overheating C
Others Malfunction of evaporative emission control system A
Stuck or damaged throttle valve B
Accelerator cable out of adjustment C TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK

ME(H4SO)-93
MECHANICAL
Engine Trouble in General
3. Low output, hesitation and
poor accelerationEngine control system A
Intake system Loosened or cracked intake duct A
Loosened or cracked PCV hose A
Loosened or cracked vacuum hose B
Defective intake manifold gasket B
Defective throttle body gasket B
Defective PCV valve B
Loosened oil filler cap B
Dirty air cleaner element A
Fuel line Defective fuel pump and relay B
Clogged fuel line B
Lack of or insufficient fuel C
Belt Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance B
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket B
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket B
Improper valve seating B
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring B
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
Incorrect valve timing A
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B
Lubrication system Incorrect oil pressure B
Cooling system Overheating C
Over cooling C
Others Malfunction of evaporative emission control system A
4. Surging Engine control system A
Intake system Loosened or cracked intake duct A
Loosened or cracked PCV hose A
Loosened or cracked vacuum hose A
Defective intake manifold gasket B
Defective throttle body gasket B
Defective PCV valve B
Loosened oil filler cap B
Dirty air cleaner element B
Fuel line Defective fuel pump and relay B
Clogged fuel line B
Lack of or insufficient fuel C
Belt Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance B
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
Improper valve seating C
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring C
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
Incorrect valve timing A
Improper engine oil (low viscosity) B
Cooling system Overheating B
Others Malfunction of evaporative emission control system C TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK