11-1 . Maintenance Schedule ................................. 513 s11
11-2 . Maintenance Precautions ............................. 513 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 514
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 515
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running ....... 515
11-3 . Maintenance Tips .......................................... 515
Removing and Reinstalling Clips ........................ 515 11-4 . Engine Hood .................................................. 517 11-5 . Engine Compartment Overview ................... 519 2.5 L Models ....................................................... 519 2.4 L Models ....................................................... 520
11-6 . Engine Oil ...................................................... 521 Engine Oil Consumption ..................................... 521 Checking the Oil Level ........................................ 521 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ............................ 523 Recommended Grade and Viscosity .................... 523 Synthetic Oil ....................................................... 523
11-7 . Cooling System ............................................. 524 Cooling Fan , Hose and Connections ................... 524 Engine Coolant ................................................... 524
11-8 . Air Cleaner Element ...................................... 526 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element ...................... 526
11-9 . Spark Plugs ................................................... 528
Recommended Spark Plugs ................................ 528 11-10 . Drive Belts ................................................... 529 11-11 . Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ............................................................... 529
Maintenance and Service
11-12 . Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil ...................................... 529
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ................... 529
11-13 . Brake Fluid ................................................... 530 Checking the Fluid Level .................................... 530 Recommended Brake Fluid ................................. 530 11-14 . Brake Pedal .................................................. 531 11-15 . Replacement of Brake Pad ......................... 531 11-16 . Tires and Wheels ......................................... 532 Types of Tires .................................................... 532 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) ( U . S . -Spec . Models ) .......................................... 532
Tire Inspection ................................................... 534 Tire Pressures and Wear .................................... 534 Wheel Balance ................................................... 536 Wear Indicators .................................................. 536 Rotational Direction of Tires ............................... 537 Tire Rotation ...................................................... 537 Tire Replacement ............................................... 538 Wheel Replacement ............................................ 539 11-17 . Alloy Wheels ................................................ 540 11-18 . Windshield Washer Fluid ............................ 540 11-19 . Replacement of Wiper Blades .................... 541 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ..................... 542 Window Wiper Blade Rubber .............................. 543 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............................ 543
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............................ 544
11-20 . Battery .......................................................... 545 11-21 . Fuses ............................................................ 546
Maintenance and Service
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