2007 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual Maintenance and service 11-9
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4. Open the access cover by removing 
the eight clips and turning the access cov- 
er counterclockwise. The drain plug will be 
exposed. 
5. Drain out th

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 1 0 Maintenance and service
The oil quantity indicated above is only a 
guideline. The necessary quantity of oil 
depends on the quantity of oil that has 
been drained. The quantity of drained oi

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SAE viscosity number and applicable  
temperature 
*: 5W-30 is recommended.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel 
economy. Oils of lower visc

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 1 2 Maintenance and service
�„Cooling fan, hose and con- 
nections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling 
fan which is thermostatically controlled to 
operate when the engine coolant reaches

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Changing the coolant
Always add genuine Subaru cooling sys- 
tem conditioner whenever the coolant is 
replaced. 
Change the engine coolant and add

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 1 4 Maintenance and service
Guideline of coolant quantity (including cool- 
ant in reservoir tank):Non-turbo models: MT. 7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
AT. 7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)

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Air cleaner element
The air cleaner element functions as a fil- 
ter screen. When the element is perforat- 
ed or removed, engine wear will be exces-

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ing.1) Air cleaner case cover 
2) Viscous air cleaner element Dry air cleaner element (if required)
3. Open the air cleaner case cover and 
remove the air cleaner elem