My wife has a '98 Legacy 2.5 GT with an auto trans. I want to chedk the level but cannot even find the dipstick! Any pointers---like "fixed reference engine landmarks" to guide me? lol:lol:

its over hiding behind the starter/heater hoses....

yeah PPD-p*ss poor design.

Subaru ought to read this thread and make it visible.

drivers side, below the brake master cylinder.

drivers side, below the brake master cylinder.

 

Yea, really difficult to find, as it is hidden underneath wiring and vac hoses. It is way back, almost under the fire wall. Use a flash light to find the dip stick.

Well, given your responses I don't feel that stupid (maybe just a little). Am I to presume that I have to ADD fluid from this same impossible-to-reach spot???

Yep.

 

One of those little funnels with a long shaft for like a buck at the auto parts (come in maybe 4-6 colors) usually fit in there nice for me.