2004 SUBARU FORESTER recommended oil

AC-22
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
General Description
Illustration Tools and Equipment
Wrench
Va r i o u s WRENCHES will be required to service any A/C system. A 7 to
40 N·m (0.7 to 4.1 kgf-m, 5 to 30 ft-lb) torque wrench and various crow-
foot wrenches will be needed. Open end or flare nut wrenches will be
needed for back-up on the tube and hose fittings.
Applicator bottle
A small APPLICATOR BOTTLE is recommended to apply refrigerant
oil to the various parts. They can be available at a hardware or drug
store.
Manifold gauge set
A MANIFOLD GAUGE SET (with hoses) can be available at from
either a refrigerant supplier or an automotive equipment supplier.
Refrigerant recovery system
A REFRIGERANT RECOVERY SYSTEM is used for the recovery and
reuse of A/C system refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have
been removed from the refrigerant.
AC-00213
AC-00012
AC-00013
AC-00014

EI-27
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Front Bumper
3) Deep damage such as a break or hole that requires filling
Much of the peripheral grained surface must be sacrificed for repair, and the degree of restoration is not really
worth the expense. (The surface, however, will become almost flush with adjacent areas.)
Recommended repair kit: PP Part Repair Kit (NRM)
Pro-
cess
No.Process name Job contents
1 Bumper removal Remove the bumper as required.
2 Part removal Remove the parts built into bumper as required.
3 Bumper placementPlace the bumper on a paint worktable as
required.
It is recommended that contour of worktable
accommodate internal shape of bumper.
(1) Bumper
(2) Set bumper section
4Surface prepara-
tionRemove dust, oil, etc. from areas to be repaired and surrounding areas, using a suitable solvent
(NRM No. 900 Precleno, white gasoline, or alcohol).
5 CuttingIf nature of damage are cracks or holes, cut a
guide slit of 20 to 30 mm (0.79 to 1.18 in) in
length along the crack or hole up to the
bumper’s base surface. Then, bevel or “vee-out”
the affected area using a knife or grinder.
(1) Paint surface
(2) PP base surface
(3) 20 — 30 mm (0.79 — 1.18 in)
(4) 3 mm (0.12 in)
6 Sanding (I) Grind beveled surface with sand paper (#40 to #60) to smooth finish.
7 Cleaning Clean the sanded surface with the same solvent as used in Process No. 4.
8 Temporary weldingGrind the side just opposite the beveled area with sand paper (#40 to #60) and clean using a sol-
vent.
Temporarily spot-weld the side, using a PP welding rod and heater gun.
(1) Welded spot (Use heater gun and PP welding rod)
(2) PP base surface
(3) Beveled section
N
OTE:
 Do not melt the welding rod until it flows out. This results in reduced strength.
 Leave the welded spot unattended until it cools completely.
EI-00038
(1)
(2)
EI-00235 (4)
(2) (1) (3)
EI-00236 (1)
(2)
(3)

RM-2
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
1. Recommended Materials
A: RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
1. GENERAL
To insure the best performance, always use the
specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or a
substitute of equivalent quality.
2. FUEL
Always use a gasoline of the same or higher octane
value than specified in the owner’s manual. Ignor-
ing the specifications below will result in damage or
poor operation of the engine and fuel injection sys-
tem. Use the specified gasoline to correct perfor-
mance.
 Unleaded gasoline
Use unleaded gasoline and not leaded gasoline on
vehicles with catalytic converter installed to reduce
air pollution. Using leaded gasoline will damage the
catalytic converter.
*For Australia model.
 Leaded gasoline
On vehicles without catalytic converter, use leaded
gasoline with an octane value of 90 RON or higher.
Model Petrol RON
Non-turbo UnleadedMore than 95 RON
More than 90 RON
*
Turbo Unleaded More than 98 RON

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-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. Schedule
A: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1
1. FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months, carry out inspection by referring
to the following table. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 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]
Month 1224364860728496
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 5 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
×1,000 miles 1 3 9 19 28 38 47 56 66 75
1Engine oil RRRRRRRR
2Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR
3 Spark plug For Turbo R
Others RRRR
4Drive belt(s) IIIIIIII
5Camshaft drive belt RRRR
6Fuel line IIII
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
9Cooling system IIII
10Coolant RRRR
11Clutch system IIII
12Hill-holder system IIII
13 Transmission oil I R I R
14 ATF I R I R
15 Front & rear differential I R I R
16Brake line IIII
17Brake fluid RRRR
18Disk brake pads & discs IIIIIIII
19Brake linings & drums IIII
20Parking brake IIII
21Suspension IIII
22 Wheel bearing(I)
23Axle boot & joint IIIIIIII
24Steering system IIII

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