Get Maintenance and service -> Engine oil Guide for Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

11-8

Maintenance and service/Engine oil

Engine oil

& Locations of the oil level

break-in period

gauge, oil filler cap and oil

. When the engine oil is of lower quality

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filter

. When the incorrect oil viscosity is used

CAUTION

. When engine braking is employed

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(repeatedly)

. If the level gauge cannot be

. When the engine is operated at high

pulled out easily, twist the level

engine speeds (for extended periods of

gauge right and left, then gently

time)

pull it out. Otherwise, you may be

. When the engine is operated under

injured accidentally straining

heavy loads (for extended periods of time)

yourself.

. When towing a trailer

. Use only engine oil with the

. When the engine idles for extended

recommended grade and vis-

periods of time

cosity.

. When the vehicle is operated in stop

. Be careful not to spill engine oil

and go and/or heavy traffic situations

when adding it. If oil touches the

. When the vehicle is used under severe

exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad

Oil level gauge

thermal conditions

smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If

Oil filler cap

engine oil gets on the exhaust

. When the vehicle accelerates and

Oil filter

pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

decelerates frequently

& Checking the oil level

Under these or similar conditions, you

& Engine oil consumption

should check your oil at least every 2nd

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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more

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Some engine oil will be consumed while

turn the ignition switch to the <LOCK=/

frequently. Different drivers in the same

driving. The rate of consumption can be

<OFF= position. If you check the oil level

car may experience different results. If

affected by such factors as transmission

just after turning the ignition switch to the

your oil consumption rate is greater than

type, driving style, terrain and tempera-

<LOCK=/<OFF= position, wait a few minutes

expected, contact your authorized

ture. Under the following conditions, oil

for the oil to drain back into the oil pan

SUBARU retailer who may perform a test

consumption can be increased and thus

before checking the level.

under controlled conditions.

require refilling between maintenance in-

tervals:

. When the engine is new and within the

11-9

Maintenance and service/Engine oil

judged by the lowest of the two levels. If

. The engine low oil level warning light

CAUTION

the oil level is below the low level mark,

may stay illuminated when the engine

add oil so that the full level is reached.

is started straight after topping up or

If the level gauge cannot be pulled

changing the engine oil. In such cases,

out easily, twist the level gauge right

park the vehicle on a level surface and

and left, then gently pull it out.

CAUTION

wait for more than a minute until the oil

Otherwise, you may be injured acci-

level settles, after which the warning

dentally straining yourself.

. Be careful not to touch the engine

light will turn off. Refer to <Engine low

oil filter when removing the oil

oil level warning light= F3-18.

2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,

filler cap. Doing so may result in a

and insert it again.

burn, a pinched finger, or may

& Changing the oil and oil filter

cause some other injury.

3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly

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Change the oil and oil filter according to

inserted until it stops.

. Use only engine oil with the

the maintenance schedule in the <War-

recommended grade and vis-

ranty and Maintenance Booklet=.

cosity.

The engine oil and oil filter must be

. Be careful not to spill engine oil

changed more frequently than listed in

when adding it. If oil touches the

the maintenance schedule when driving

exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad

on dusty roads, when short trips are

smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If

frequently made, or when driving in ex-

engine oil gets on the exhaust

tremely cold weather.

pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

NOTE

To add engine oil, remove the engine oil

. Changing the engine oil and oil filter

filler cap and slowly pour engine oil

should be performed by a well-trained

through the filler neck. After pouring oil

expert. Contact your SUBARU dealer

into the engine, you must use the level

for changing the engine oil and oil filter.

Full level

gauge to confirm that the oil level is

Fully trained mechanics are on standby

Low level

correct.

at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the

Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp

special tools, spare parts and recom-

qt) from low level to full level

NOTE

mended oil for this work, and also, used

. To prevent overfilling the engine oil,

4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.

oils are properly disposed of.

do not add any additional oil above the

5. Check the oil levels on both sides of the

. If performing oil replacement your-

upper level when the engine is cold.

level gauge. The engine oil level must be

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11-10 Maintenance and service/Cooling system

NOTE

self, observe the local regulations and

Cooling system

dispose of waste oil properly.

Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity

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& Safety precautions

noted in chapter 12 is the recom-

mended engine oil for optimum engine

& Recommended grade and

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performance. Conventional oil may be

WARNING

viscosity

used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

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Never attempt to remove the radiator

CAUTION

cap until the engine has been shut

off and has cooled down completely.

Use only engine oil with the recom-

Since the coolant is under pressure,

mended grade and viscosity.

you may suffer serious burns from a

spray of boiling hot coolant when

Refer to <Engine oil= F12-4.

the cap is removed.

NOTE

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects

CAUTION

fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity

provide better fuel economy. However,

. Vehicles are filled at the factory

in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is

with SUBARU Super Coolant that

required to properly lubricate the en-

does not require the first change

gine.

for 11 years/137,500 miles (11

years/220,000 km). This coolant

& Synthetic oil

should not be mixed with any

other brand or type of coolant

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You should use synthetic engine oil that

during this period. Mixing with a

meets the same requirements given for

different coolant will reduce the

conventional engine oil. When using syn-

life of the coolant. Should it be

thetic oil, you must use oil of the same

necessary to top up the coolant

classification, viscosity and grade shown

for any reason, use only SUBARU

in this Owner9s Manual. Refer to <Engine

Super Coolant.

oil= F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil

If the SUBARU Super Coolant is

and filter changing intervals shown in the

diluted with another brand or

Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Maintenance and service/Cooling system 11-11

system. It is recommended that the cooling

type, the maintenance interval is

system and connections be checked for

shortened to that of the mixing

leaks, damage, or looseness.

coolant.

. Do not splash the engine coolant

& Engine coolant

over painted parts. The alcohol

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contained in the engine coolant

! Checking the coolant level

may damage the paint surface.

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WARNING

& Cooling fan, hose and con-

Never attempt to remove the radiator

nections

cap until the engine has been shut

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off and has cooled down completely.

Your vehicle employs an electric cooling

Since the coolant is under pressure,

fan which is thermostatically controlled to

<FULL= level mark

you may suffer serious burns from a

operate when the engine coolant reaches

<LOW= level mark

spray of boiling hot coolant when

a specific temperature.

Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.

the cap is removed.

If the radiator cooling fan does not operate

1. Check the coolant level on the outside

even when the coolant temperature high

of the reservoir while the engine is cool.

warning light blinks or illuminates in RED,

2. If the level is close to or lower than the

the cooling fan circuit may be defective.

<LOW= level mark, add coolant up to the

Refer to <Coolant temperature low indica-

<FULL= level mark. If the reserve tank is

tor light/Coolant temperature high warning

empty, remove the radiator cap and refill

light= F3-16.

coolant up to just below the filler neck as

shown in the following illustration.

Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.

Refer to <Fuses= F11-34 and <Fuse panel

located in the engine compartment= F12-

12.

If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling

system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

If frequent addition of coolant is necessary,

there may be a leak in the engine cooling

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