2007 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cov- 
er and case with a damp cloth and install 
a new air cleaner element. 
4. To install the air cleaner case cover, in- 
sert

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 1 8 Maintenance and service
Drive belts1) Power steering pump pulley 
2) Air conditioner compressor pulley 
3) Crank pulley
The alternator, power steering pump, and 
air conditioner compressor de

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Turbo models
Check the oil level monthly. 
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and 
stop the engine. 
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and 
insert it again.

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 2 0 Maintenance and service
Automatic transmission fluid �„Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands 
largely as its temperature rises; the fluid 
level differs accordin

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Recommended fluid
Use one of the following types of automat- 
ic transmission fluid.
Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid Type-HP
IDEMIT

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 2 2 Maintenance and service
�„Recommended grade and  
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base 
oils and additives. Never use different 
brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification G

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�„Recommended grade and  
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base 
oils and additives. Never use different 
brands together.
Oil grade:
API

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 11 - 2 4 Maintenance and service
The power steering fluid expands greatly 
as its temperature rises; the fluid level dif- 
fers according to fluid temperature. There- 
fore, the reservoir tank has two