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What Kind Of Transmission Fluid For A 1998 Subaru Forester Manual

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

1998 OWNER'S MANUAL Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...11 Antenna ...5-2 Anti-lock brake system ...7-30 Ashtray (If equipped) ...6-12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ...3-12 Automatic transmission ...7-18 Driving tips ...7-21 Maximum speeds ...7-21 Selector lever ...7-19 Shift lock release ...7-21 Automatic transmission fluid (Maintenance) ...10-21 B Back-up light (Rear combination lights, bulb replacement) ...10-53 Battery (Maintenance) ...10-31...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

Clock function (built in cassette stereo) ...5-11 Clutch fluid (Maintenance) ...10-29 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) (Maintenance) ...10-37 Coin tray ...6-6 Combination meter ...3-4 Console (Center console) ...6-4 Coolant (Engine coolant) ...10-12 Corrosion protection ...9-4 Cruise control (if equipped) ...7-24 To change the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...Fuel octane rating ...Unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline for California-certified TELV ...Gasoline for cleaner air ...Fuel tank capacity (Specifications) ...Fluid (Automatic transmission fluid) ...Fluid (Brake fluid) ...Fluid (Clutch fluid) ...Fluid (Power steering fluid) ...Fuses (Replacing a fuse) ...Fuses and circuits ...Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...Fuse panel located behind the...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

O Odometer ...3-5 Oil (Engine oil) ...10-6 Oil (Manual transmission oil) ...10-20 Oil (Front differential oil) ...10-23 Oil ...ix Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power socket (Accessory power socket) ...6-9 Power steering ...7-23 Power steering fluid (Maintenance) ...10-26 Power windows ...1-8 Power windows switch cluster (Driver's side) ...1-9 Front passenger's switch ...1-10 Rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

... shoulder belt anchor height ...2-16 Fastening the seat belt ...2-14 Unfastening the belt ...2-15 Seat belt warning light and chime ...2-13, 3-8 Selector lever (automatic transmission) ...7-19 Shift lever (Manual transmission) ...7-16 Shift lock release ...7-21 Side marker light (Bulb replacement) ...10-52 Snow tires (Winter driving) ...7-39 Spark plugs (Maintenance) ...10-18 Specifications...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

... but goes out immediately, remaining off . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. 3-12 Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. D The warning light comes on ... position and goes out after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. (U.S.) ABS J ABS warning light (for AT vehicles) If...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

... 7-18 (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position...position when the brake is an electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on blocks. This may cause damage to jump forward or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

... grade and viscosity for cold weather. D Frequent driving of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that damage done to provide enough power for cold winter starts. Check...jumper cables. Remember that specified in the maintenance schedule described in this manual. D Never equip your Subaru while operating if off roads will cause harder starting the vehicle with tires...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

...in cold weather WARNING Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Use a windshield washer fluid that has accumulated under the fenders to do so and check under the tires to them with ...prevent the vehicle from your vehicle if you park the vehicle in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and in snow with deicer or glycerin. Keep snow clear of the vehicle. Place ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208

...a automatic transmission, avoid using the parking brake or foot brake. D When driving uphill in the owner's manual. This may turn off the air conditioner and stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer... driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to prevent fluid overheating. 7-54
Owner's Manual - Page 221

...the vehicle onto the carrier properly with the front wheels raised off the ground (for manual transmission vehicles. 2. Observe the following procedures to transport your vehicle. Each of safety chain... that the suspension bottoms out. Use the following procedures for safety. J Transporting your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Towing If towing is necessary, it is best...
Owner's Manual - Page 231

...-19 Manual transmission oil ... 10-20 Checking the oil level ...10-20 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-20 Automatic transmission fluid ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is running ... Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot ...10-26 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is...
Owner's Manual - Page 232

... booster operation Battery ...10-31 Checking the fluid level ...10-32 Windshield washer fluid ...10-32 Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...10-33 Brake pedal ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal free play ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ...10-36 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) ... 10-37 Checking the clutch function ...10...
Owner's Manual - Page 235

Maintenance and service Engine compartment overview 1 23 45 6 7 Y T R E W Q9 8 HS0171 1 Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 10-20) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 10-23) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 10-21) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 10-29) Brake fluid reservoir (page 10-28) Fuel filter Windshield washer tank (page 10-32...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

... 176°F (60 to raise the temperature of the transmission fluid up the fluid on each side of hot fluid and cold fluid on the "COLD" side, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot Check the fluid level monthly. 1. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is operating temperature. Drive the vehicle several miles to 80...
Owner's Manual - Page 252

... be checked without time to warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that range, add fluid up to the upper level. Park the vehicle on the "COLD" side. J Recommended fluid "Dexron II" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid 10-22 J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is normal. 2. Be careful not to overfill. First...
Owner's Manual - Page 257

... the power steering system (approximately 70°F [21°C]), read the fluid level on it may indicate possible leakage. J Recommended fluid "Dexron II", "Dexron IIE" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid - CONTINUED - 10-27 Consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Maintenance and service Specified range HS0185 Specified range HS0186 4. Remove the dipstick again and...
Owner's Manual - Page 267

Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any ...surface of slippage. J Checking the clutch pedal free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. With the engine idling, check that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth. 2. J Checking...
Owner's Manual - Page 288

... Compression ratio Firing order Electrical system Battery Type Reserve capacity Cold cranking ampere Alternator Spark plugs Spark plug gap Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid 175.2 in. (4,450 mm) 68.3 in. (1,735 mm) 62.8 in. (1,595 mm) 7.5 in. (190 mm) 58.1 in. (1,475 mm) 57.1 in. (1,450 mm) 99...

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