Subaru Impreza Manuals 2018 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 380

Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule.......................................... 11-3 S11 Maintenance precautions ..................................... 11-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment ...................................................... 11-4 When checking or servicing in the engine compartment ...................................................... 11-5 When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running ............ 11-5 Engine hood .......................................................... 11-5 Engine compartment overview ............................ 11-7 Engine oil............................................................... 11-8 Engine oil consumption ........................................ 11-8 Locations of the oil level gauge, oil filler cap and oil filter.................................................. 11-8 Checking the oil level............................................ 11-8 Changing the oil and oil filter ................................ 11-9 Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-10 Synthetic oil........................................................ 11-10 Cooling system ................................................... 11-10 Safety precautions .............................................. 11-10 Cooling fan, hose and connections ..................... 11-11 Engine coolant.................................................... 11-11 Air cleaner element............................................. 11-12 Replacing the air cleaner element........................ 11-13 Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-14 Recommended spark plugs ................................. 11-14 Drive belts ........................................................... 11-14 Manual transmission oil ..................................... 11-14 Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-14 Continuously variable transmission fluid ......... 11-15 Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil ............................11-15 Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-15 Brake fluid.....................................................