2003 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 341

Maintenance and service result in an oil leak. 11.Close the access cover by turning it clockwise and reinstall the six clips in their original positions. 12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck. Oil quantity (guideline): 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) ! Recommended grade and viscosity Oil grade: API classification SL or SJ with the words "ENERGY CONSERVING" (if you cannot obtain the oil with the SL or SJ grade, you may use SH or SG grade oil.) or the new API certification mark (Starburst mark) displayed on the container. The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline. The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil and the time the oil is left flowing out. After pouring oil into the engine, therefore, you must use the dipstick to confirm that the level is correct. 13.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks appear around the filter's rubber seal. 14.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operating temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few minutes to allow the oil drain back. Check the oil level again and if necessary, add more engine oil. 1 A SERVICE PI SAE 5W - 30 L 2 R 3 GY C ONSE RV IN HSB022BB API Service label 1) Indicates the oil quality by API designations 2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade 3) Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities EN 11-12 G E