CAUTION:

Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
If the engine oil is split over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

Preparation items:

Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Pull out the oil level gauge, and wipe away the oil.
Insert the oil level gauge all the way.
NOTE: Be sure that the oil level gauge is correctly inserted and properly orientated.
Pull out the oil level gauge, and check both sides of the oil level gauge. Use a lower side to determine the engine oil level.
If the engine oil level is below the "L" line, check for oil leakage, and add oil up to the "F" line.
Start the engine, and confirm that the oil pressure warning light goes off.
After turning off the engine, wait for five minutes or more until the engine oil returns back to the oil pan, then check the oil level.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to add oil above the "F" line when the engine is cold.
- As the oil level gauge is used for daily inspection, standard of "F" line and "L" line of the oil level gauge is set for the condition that engine is cold.
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Engine Oil: Inspection