Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 399)

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Maintenance and service
er.
„ Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Power steering fluid
„ Checking the fluid level
A) Reservoir tank
The power steering fluid expands greatly as its tem-
perature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid
temperature. Therefore, the reservoir tank has two dif-
ferent checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the en-
gine.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 60 20
80W
75W/90
80 100 40
85W
90
HSB036BA
A
HSB044BC