Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual

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 Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-4 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.......................................................... 11-12 Checking the oil level ....................................... Changing the oil and oil filter............................ Recommended grade and viscosity .................. Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-12 11-14 11-16 11-16 Cooling system ................................................ 11-16 Cooling fan, hose and connections ................... Engine coolant ................................................. 11-17 11-17 Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-18 Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-18 Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-20 Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-20 Drive belts ........................................................ 11-21 11-21 Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-21 Automatic transmission fluid.......................... 11-21 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-21 11-22 Continuously variable transmission fluid ...... Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models).......................................................... 11-23 11-23 Checking the oil level ...................................... Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-23 11-24 Rear differential gear oil....... ........................... 11-24 Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-24 Power steering fluid ........................................ 11-24 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-24 11-25 Brake fluid........................................................ 11-25 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-25 11-26 Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-26 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended clutch fluid............................... 11-26 11-27 Brake booster .................................................. Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-27 11-28 Checking the brake pedal free play .................. Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-28 11-28 Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-29 Checking the clutch function............................ Checking the clutch pedal free play.................. 11-29 11-29 Replacement of brake pad and lining ............ 11-29 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....... 11-30 11

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