What is the LL mark on my engine oil dipstick for a 2010 Tribeca?
What is the LL mark on my engine oil dipstick for a 2010 Tribeca? It is about half way between the holes as seen in the attached picture.

In the crowded midsize crossover market, the 2010 Subaru Tribeca stands out with its stylishly modern cabin, pristine safety scores, and standard all-wheel drive, a system Subaru does extremely well. The seven-passenger Tribeca is a bit smaller than most in its class, and its 74.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity may be too little for some, but its lack of extra bulk may prove useful in urban settings.
The high-end Touring trim is new for 2010, as is the standard Bluetooth for the Premium and Limited trim levels. Also new is a back-up camera system (display in the rearview mirror) for Limited and Touring models without the optional navigation system. The Tribeca is available only as a seven-passenger vehicle, another change for 2010. The rest of the changes and equipment reorganizing are minor.
All three Tribeca trims are powered by a 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed six cylinder that produces 256 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 247 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The only transmission offered is a five-speed automatic with manual controls. This combination gets only 16 city/21 highway mpg, much lower than many in the class (the Dodge Journey, for example, gets 19/25). But the Tribeca goes from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, a nice number for a crossover, and the torque makes around-town driving more enjoyable.
Test drivers, for the most part, appreciate the Tribeca’s performance, though none of them refer to it as “sporty.” Instead, they use words like capable, well balanced, and pleasant. It bends into corners with confidence. Its steering is responsive and not under or over-assisted. The antilock brakes provide consistent and quick stops. Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is extremely reliable and well-honed. The Tribeca has an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch with a planetary-type center differential, and automatically adjusts torque distribution between front and rear according to road conditions. When conditions are normal, it’s a 45/55-split, front-to-rear, for optimum performance.
Critics and owners alike lavish the Tribeca cabin with praise, and it’s easy to see why. The sunken and asymmetrical speedometer and tachometer, the deep curves of the center dash, and the creative yet ergonomic layout give the Tribeca a flair and style that is truly unique. Plus, the construction is airtight, and the accessories are plentiful, even if some of the materials are a bit hard.
The base Premium trim comes standard with cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated and power-adjustable front seats, power locks and windows, a 7-inch display screen, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo. The Limited trim upgrades with leather seating, Bluetooth, ambient lighting, driver’s seat memory, and a Harman Kardon sound system with 10 speakers and a 6-CD changer. The Touring’s additions come mostly on the exterior, including a sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails and body-color door handles, bumpers, and mirrors. The Limited and Touring also have options for a navigation system and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
The first two rows of seats are comfortable for long rides for any size adults, but the third row is really best suited for small children. With all three rows in use, however, the Tribeca has just 8.3 cubic feet of storage space. When the third row is folded down (as it will be most of the time for most owners), that number jumps to 37.6 cubic feet of space, and with both the second and third row down, it moves to 74.4 cubic feet. There are plenty of interior storage nooks, including cupholders in the door pockets, underfloor storage in the cargo area, net storage on the side of the cargo area, and grocery hooks.
Subaru spared no expenses with the Tribeca when it comes to safety. All trims come standard with AWD, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, front and rear side curtain airbags, and front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags. The Tribeca earned the maximum five stars in all crash test results and earned a four-star rollover rating, above average for an SUV.
What is the LL mark on my engine oil dipstick for a 2010 Tribeca? It is about half way between the holes as seen in the attached picture.
Just had dealer replace Recalled passenger airbag. However found after getting car back the 4 way flasher button on dash did Not stay down when pressed to keep 4-ways on. Took back to dealer who fixed and said bracket under dash had moved. Mechanic denies it had anything to do with airbag replacement.. but was OK before. Just to let others know to be on the look out for..
My vehicle's engine needs to be replace. Dealer told me that it must have not been receiving enough oil but my oil light never went on, ever and we always maintained oil service. Should Subaru kick in some assistance with getting the engine replaced? Should I buy a new vehicle or keep this one?
According to several cross ref the Bosch 26A should fit Tribecas 2008 to 2012. But the hook on the wiper OEM arm is too wide to fit the slot on the Bosch. Any one else find the same?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 385 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 385 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front, rear and third row · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: front · Transfer Case: electronic
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper detail: front underguard · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer