2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 431

Maintenance and service 11-9 Engine oil NOTE . The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be determined until the vehicle has traveled at least several thousand miles (kilometers). Even after break-in, when the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions such as those mentioned in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, engine oil is consumed or deteriorated more quickly than under normal driving conditions. If you drive your vehicle under these severe conditions, you should check the oil level at least at every second fuel fill-up time, and change the oil more frequently. Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for more details. . If the oil consumption rate seems abnormally high after the break-in period, for example more than 1 quart per 1,200 miles (1 liter per 2,000 kilometers), contact your SUBARU dealer. & Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. Wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Non-turbo models 1) Oil level gauge 2) Oil filler cap 3) Oil filter 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again. Turbo models 1) Oil level gauge 2) Oil filler cap - CONTINUED -