2011 Subaru Forester Support Question
2011 Subaru Forester Support Question
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Question posted by petandfred on August 16th, 2013
Forester 2011 Oil Consumption Our Forester Used 5 Litres Of Oil In A 600 Klms Tr
Since then it has spun a big end bearing the local dealer service manager in mildura went out of his way to help my wife who is currently stranded in mildura as we live in ocean grove The national service manager for suburu basicly said to bad to sad as the last two oil changes were carried out at our local garage using genuine suburu oil and filter the garage is also an vacc member which entitles them to new car services anyone encountered this problem If so what was the solution Reached if any
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
This manual describes the following vehicle types.*
* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 ... distributor or dealer from behind and under the front passenger's seat, or squeeze any questions, you are currently no articles...Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
lift the front passenger's seat cushion using his / her feet. . Do not place any article under...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...to the replacement schedule as a result of the air conditioner for service. system. CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer for maximum cooling efficiency. Keep the windows closed during the off...oil.
& Checking air conditioning system before summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each month during the operation of using ...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
...using two-wheel dynamometers in their state inspection programs in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to detect engine and transmission problems that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. Under no stored diagnostic
WARNING
Testing of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic...are required to place your inspection or service station in one place. The EPA has...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
... you depress the brake pedal strongly or suddenly, the following phenomena occur. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may get stronger engine braking. ! To help prevent this happens, however, you need to heat up the brakes. ! Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
... better traction by driving slowly and stepping on the roof. When the road surface is used with these materials trapped or adhering to free it does not reach the vehicle's undercarriage.... attempt to dirt buildup, so they may cause it more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than the seatbacks. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction,...
Owner's Manual - Page 329
...until the tire clears the ground. Before putting the spare tire on the spare tire. Never use oil or grease on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Turn the jack handle ... order in the illustration. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. WARNING
Do not use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wheel studs...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
...servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models)
CAUTION
. If something does get in your eyes. Always let the engine cool down completely. Before performing any other injury. NEVER use... and service
guard against getting oil or fluids in your eyes, thoroughly wash them out with a remote engine start system (a dealer option) temporarily place that system in the service mode ...
Owner's Manual - Page 356
... and service
11-9
Engine oil
NOTE
. Non-turbo models
2. Even after the break-in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, engine oil is ...oil level at least at least several thousand miles (kilometers). The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be determined until it again. 3. If you drive your SUBARU dealer.
& Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 357
... is warm, the engine oil level reading may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or...oil touches the exhaust pipe, it . Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity. . The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on the exhaust pipe, be performed by a properlytrained expert. CAUTION
. If you have this service...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
...used oil should be drained into an appropriate container and disposed of the drain plug with a clean cloth and tighten it securely with an oil filter wrench. 8. Remove the under cover (turbo models). Remove the oil filter with a new sealing washer after the oil...Maintenance and service
11-11
your SUBARU dealer. 1. Turbo models
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself with hot engine oil. 5....
Owner's Manual - Page 359
... of oil that has spilled over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil leak. . 11-12
Maintenance and service
9. For the oil capacity (guideline), refer to "Engine oil" F12...not to spill engine oil when adding it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
& Recommended grade and viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with oil, therefore, you must use the level gauge ...
Owner's Manual - Page 360
... by your SUBARU dealer.
- CONTINUED -
NOTE
Synthetic oil of coolant during this Owner's Manual. If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with any reason, use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil.
Vehicles are filled at the factory with type A combination meter)" F3-11. . Maintenance and service
11-13
& Synthetic...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
...side belt is heard from them, contact your SUBARU dealer. Power steering oil pump pulley . Continuing to use the vehicle with the following components, must be used within the specified deflection. . To check the ... side belt is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by using a spring scale. Maintenance and service
11-19
Spark plugs
It may cause the engine to malfunction and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
...oil level on it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
However, replacement of the drive belt periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. If the belt is below the lower level, add oil...the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it . 11-20
Maintenance and service
SUBARU dealer. Park the vehicle on the exhaust...
Owner's Manual - Page 368
... the temperature of hot fluid and cold fluid on the "COLD" range, it in each position. Then shift it is hot 1.
Maintenance and service
11-21
& Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its temperature rises; Never use different brands together. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake. 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 369
If it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. Front differential gear oil (AT models)
& Checking the oil level
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in damage inside the transmission. Be careful not to overfill.
& Recommended fluid
Refer to use the kind specified. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
... bring the level up to wipe it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. Maintenance and service
11-23
& Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. If oil gets on it .
If it is no rear differential gear oil level gauge. For details, refer to "Manual transmission, front...
Owner's Manual - Page 371
...extremely low, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a...been run : Check that the oil level is lower than the ..."Fluids" F12-9. Consult your SUBARU dealer for hot and cold fluids. When...Recommended fluid
Refer to fluid temperature. And never use only clean fluid, and be hot. If the...reservoir tank. 3. 11-24
Maintenance and service
Power steering fluid
& Checking the fluid ...
Owner's Manual - Page 404
... oil and oil filter should be performed by your SUBARU dealer. Approved engine oil Always use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
- CONTINUED - If the approved engine oil is recommended that you have this service performed by a properly-trained expert. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. ! It is unavailable, use the SUBARU approved engine oil...
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