1998 Subaru Forester Support Question
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What Type Of Oil Does A 1998 Subaru Forester Manual Transmission Take?
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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 15
...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
... 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
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 ...7-27 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... seat belt ...2-18 Unfastening the belt ...2-19 Seat belts - 3-point type (combination lap/shoulder belts) ...2-11 Seat belt warning light and chime ... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... 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
...7-10 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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7-14 7-14 ...7-15 7-15
Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Shifting speed for cleaner air ...
only) ...Engine exhaust gas (Carbon ...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
....) can be used. The starter cranks the engine to start it . J ACC In this position. When the key is released (after the engine is running. B Manual transmission vehicles:
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HS0125
The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is started .
Owner's Manual - Page 168
... the clutch pedal is at the "P" or "N" position. 4. Do not attempt to Warning and Indicator Lights section (Chapter 3).
7-14 Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. J Manual transmission vehicles 1. Release the key immediately after the engine has started . Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the "P" or "N" position (preferably "P" position). Shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
...when the vehicle has completely stopped. The manual transmission is idling. This will cause loss of the "LOCK" position on the shift lever knob. Manual transmission
CAUTION
Shift into reverse when the vehicle ...be turned off only when the engine is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-reverse speed transmission. Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is shown on...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... direction to return to the original cruising speed automatically. D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only). To resume the cruise control after it . Push the control lever upward ... OR
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7-25 D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). D Turn the ignition switch to and maintain the previous cruising speed. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
...parking your vehicle. Never rely on the brake pedal while driving.
Tips for automatic transmission vehicles. HS0139
HS0140
When parking on the brake pads and linings.
7-28 For...lever 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 foot on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in snow with deicer or glycerin. Starting and operating
Keep the door ... stops under the fenders periodically. Do not use the parking brake when parking for automatic transmission vehicles. 2. Instead, observe the following: 1. While warming up the vehicle before driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... wheels will adversely affect the handling of the vehicle/ trailer combination before turning. Crosswinds can be taken to learn the "feel" of your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine RPM. D When backing up . When turning back, grip the bottom of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
... vehicle. This could strike occupants and cause injury. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the proper place. 1. Turn on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop... gradually reducing speed. J Changing a flat tire
WARNING
D Do not use oil or grease on an incline or a loose road surface.
Owner's Manual - Page 221
... the following procedures to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. J Transporting your vehicle using a flat-bed truck
HS0161
This is best done by your vehicle. Shift the selector lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission vehicles or "1st" for AT vehicles only)
WARNING
Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with safety chains.
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
Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview 1 23 45 6 7
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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...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
.... 1. Dipstick Front of vehicle
Upper level Lower level Drain plug
HS0184
OM-H0210
2. 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. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on a level surface and stop the engine. For safety, when performing...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...66 lb, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the upper surface of slippage.
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission)
Check the clutch pedal free play . Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to the... in (4.0 - 13.0 mm)
OM-H0224
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your SUBARU dealer.
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10-37 When the measurement is not within proper specification, contact your...
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