Maintenance and service – Subaru 2001 Outback User Manual
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Maintenance schedule .......................................
11-3
Maintenance precautions...................................
11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment....................................................
11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models) .............
11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running..........
11-5
Maintenance tips ................................................
11-5
Removing and reinstalling clips ..........................
11-5
Removing air intake duct....................................
11-7
Pulling off the fender lining ................................
11-7
Engine hood .......................................................
11-7
Engine compartment overview..........................
11-9
2.5 L non-turbo models ......................................
11-9
2.5 L turbo models ...........................................
11-10
3.6 L models ....................................................
11-11
Engine oil..........................................................
11-12
Checking the oil level .......................................
11-12
Changing the oil and oil filter............................
11-14
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-16
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe
driving conditions ..........................................
11-17
Cooling system ................................................
11-17
Cooling fan, hose and connections ...................
11-17
Engine coolant .................................................
11-18
Air cleaner element ..........................................
11-20
Replacing the air cleaner element .....................
11-21
Spark plugs ......................................................
11-22
Recommended spark plugs ..............................
11-22
Drive belts ........................................................
11-23
Manual transmission oil ..................................
11-23
Checking the oil level ......................................
11-23
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-24
Automatic transmission fluid..........................
11-24
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-24
Recommended fluid .........................................
11-25
Continuously variable transmission fluid ......
11-26
Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT
models)..........................................................
11-26
Checking the oil level ......................................
11-26
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-27
Rear differential gear oil..................................
11-27
Checking the gear oil level ...............................
11-27
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-28
Power steering fluid ........................................
11-29
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-29
Recommended fluid .........................................
11-30
Brake fluid ........................................................
11-30
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-30
Recommended brake fluid ...............................
11-31
Clutch fluid (MT models) .................................
11-31
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-31
Recommended clutch fluid...............................
11-32
Brake booster ..................................................
11-32
Brake pedal ......................................................
11-33
Checking the brake pedal free play ..................
11-33
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance.......
11-33
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