Subaru Outback Manuals 2010 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 339

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