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SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 4
Maintenance and service
the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if 
improperly used or handled, for example, bat-tery acid. �y
Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully comp

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even when the engine is stopped.
�„ When you do checking or servicing in  
the engine compartment while the en-
gine is running
A running engine can

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SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 1 0
Maintenance and service
Engine oil �„
Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop. 
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en- 
gine. 
2. Pull out the d

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a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine, 
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oi

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Never over tighten the oil filter because that can
result in an oil leak.
11.Close the access cover by turning it clockwise and 
reinstall the six cl

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Maintenance and service
Cooling system
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until 
the engine has been shut off and has cooled
down completely. Since the coolant is under 
pressure, you m

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�„Engine coolant
�T Checking the coolant level
A) “FULL” level mark 
B) “LOW” level mark
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. 
1. Che

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SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Automatic transmission fluid �„Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands large
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