2008 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 339

Maintenance and service 11-23 & Recommended fluid Use one of the following types of automatic transmission fluid. Genuine SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) & Checking the oil level NOTE For optimum transmission performance, only use the automatic transmission fluid that is recommended and provided by SUBARU. If the recommended automatic transmission fluid is unavailable, Dexron III may be temporarily used. If the Dexron III is used continuously there will be a noticeable increase in the vibration and noise from the automatic transmission. 1) 2) Upper level Lower level 1) Yellow handle 3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again. CAUTION Be careful not to spill front differential gear oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. - CONTINUED -