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What Manual Transmission Oil Should I Put In My 1998 Subaru Forester
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Owner's Manual - Page 15
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...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 (...Rear window defogger) ...3-24 Defogging (Outside mirror defogger) ...3-26 Differential gear oil (Front - AT vehicles) (Maintenance) ...10-23 Differential gear oil (Rear - AWD vehicles) (Maintenance) ...10-24 Dome light (Interior ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... is running ...10-4 Maintenance tools ...6-20 Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK ENGINE warning light) ...3-10 Manual transmission ...7-16 Driving tips ...7-17 Maximum speeds ...7-17 Shifting speed for fuel economy ...7-17 Manual transmission oil (Maintenance) ...10-20 Meter (Combination meter) ...3-4 Fuel gauge ...3-6 Odometer/Tripmeter ...3-5 Speedometer ...3-5 Tachometer ...3-6 Temperature gauge...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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O Odometer ...3-5 Oil (Engine oil) ...10-6 Oil (Manual transmission oil) ...10-20 Oil (Front differential oil) ...10-23 Oil (Rear differential oil) ...10-24 Oil filter (Engine oil) ...10-7 Oil pressure warning light ...3-9 Overheat (Engine overheating) ...8-2 P Parking brake ...7-26 Parking brake stroke (Maintenance) ...10-39 Parking your vehicle ...7-26 Parking brake ...7-26 Parking tips ...7-...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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... 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 24
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... vehicles ...7-14 During cold weather below -4°F (-20°C) ...7-15 Flooded engine ...7-15 Manual transmission vehicles ...7-13 Spare tire ...8-11 Steering ...7-23 Power steering ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10-55 Stopping the engine ...7-16 Storage ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
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...economy ...Maximum speeds ...Driving tips ...
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7-17 7-17 7-17
Automatic transmission
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7-19 7-21 7-21 7-21
Selector lever ...Maximum speeds ...Driving tips ... 7-10
7-11 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-13 7-13
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Starting the engine ...Manual transmission vehicles ...Automatic transmission vehicles ...During cold weather below -4°F (-20°C) ...Flooded engine ...
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Owner's Manual - Page 166
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... while the engine is started. J ACC In this position. J ON This is the normal operating position after the engine has started in while turning it . B Manual transmission vehicles:
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1
HS0125
The key can be turned from "ACC" to the "ON" position.
7-12
Owner's Manual - Page 168
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... will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor and shift the shift lever into the "N" position. J Manual transmission vehicles 1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor. 4. J Automatic transmission vehicles
CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is at the "P" or "N" position. 4. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
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Shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving .
Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is idling. The manual transmission is shown on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. When shifting from ...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
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...the accelerator pedal is completely stopped). D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). J To change the cruising speed B To increase the speed 1. Press the .... The vehicle will return to accelerate the vehicle. D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only). D Turn the ignition switch to turn off the cruise control: D...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
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...in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for using the brakes
J Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your vehicle...hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb. HS0139
HS0140
When parking on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. Never rely on a hill, always turn the steering wheel. When ...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
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... transmission in 2nd than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting .
7-36 Remember that specified in the maintenance schedule described in this manual...Booklet. Check the battery and cables. Heavy summer oil will necessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that damage done to provide enough power for...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
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... Parking in snow with deicer or glycerin. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for automatic transmission vehicles. 2. Forcing a frozen door open may damage the paint of the exhaust pipe and from ...the vehicle is frozen, use the parking brake when parking for long periods in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and in cold weather since it snows, raise the wiper blades off the glass ...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
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... is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle. In an area free of your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine RPM. D When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is secured safety in skidding...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
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... sudden stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the proper place. 1. The jack can come out of the jacking...is designed only for changing a tire. J Changing a flat tire
WARNING
D Do not use oil or grease on the hazard warning flasher and have a flat tire while driving, never brake ...
Owner's Manual - Page 221
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... necessary, it is the best way to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Use the following procedures for manual transmission vehicles. 2. J Transporting your vehicle using a flat...front wheels raised off the ground (for AT vehicles only)
WARNING
Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with safety chains. Observe the following procedures to ensure safe transportation...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
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Replacing the spark plugs ...10-18 Recommended spark plugs ...10-18
Drive belts ...10-19
Inspection ...10-19
Manual transmission oil
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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...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
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Maintenance and service
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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...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
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... safety, when performing this work, wearing eye protection is below the lower level, add oil through the dipstick hole to bring the level up to your eyes. Manual transmission oil
J Checking the oil level
WARNING
Never let transmission oil contact your eyes because transmission oil can be harmful to the upper level. If it is advisable. Park the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
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... noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of the pedal pad and the floor. If... is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. J Checking the clutch pedal free play
0.16 - 0.51 in the warranty and maintenance booklet. Clutch pedal (Manual transmission)
Check the clutch pedal free play . Start...
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