Subaru 2004 Impreza - Manual (Page 401)

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Maintenance and service
again and if necessary, add more engine oil.
Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it.
If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
! Recommended grade and viscosity
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new
API certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SL with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING” (if you cannot obtain the oil with
SL grade, you may use SJ grade “ENERGY CON-
SERVING” oil).
These recommended oil grades can be identified by
looking for either or both of the following marks dis-
played on the oil container.
API Service label
1) Indicates the oil quality by API designations
2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade
3) Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities
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PI
SERVICE S
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5W 30
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