Subaru Legacy Manuals 2019 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 409

Maintenance and service
Maintenance schedule.......................................... 11-3
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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 models)................................ 11-5
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
Engine hood .......................................................... 11-8
Engine compartment overview ............................ 11-9
2.5 L models ......................................................... 11-9
3.6 L models ....................................................... 11-10
Engine oil............................................................. 11-11
Engine oil consumption ...................................... 11-11
Checking the oil level.......................................... 11-11
Changing the oil and oil filter .............................. 11-13
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-13
Synthetic oil........................................................ 11-13
Cooling system ................................................... 11-14
Cooling fan, hose and connections ..................... 11-14
Engine coolant.................................................... 11-15
Air cleaner element............................................. 11-15
Replacing the air cleaner element........................ 11-16
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-18
Recommended spark plugs ................................. 11-18
Drive belts ........................................................... 11-18
Continuously variable transmission fluid..........11-19
Front differential gear oil and rear differential
gear oil ..............................................................11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-19
Brake fluid............................................................11-19
Checking the fluid level ...................................... 11-19
Recommended brake fluid .................................. 11-20
Brake booster ......................................................11-21
Brake pedal ..........................................................11-21
Checking the brake pedal free play ..................... 11-21
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ......... 11-21
Replacement of brake pad..................................11-22
Breaking-in of new brake pads............................ 11-22
Tires and wheels .................................................11-22
Types of tires ..................................................... 11-22
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(if equipped) .................................................... 11-23
Tire inspection.................................................... 11-24
Tire pressures and wear ..................................... 11-25
Wheel balance .................................................... 11-27
Wear indicators .................................................. 11-27
Rotational direction of tires................................. 11-28
Tire rotation........................................................ 11-28
Tire replacement................................................. 11-29
Wheel replacement ............................................. 11-30
Alloy wheels.........................................................11-30
Windshield washer fluid......................................11-31
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