Subaru Outback Manuals 2013 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 409

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 models) .............................
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running..........

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Manual transmission oil ..................................

11-19

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Maintenance tips ................................................

11-5

Removing and reinstalling clips ..........................
Removing air intake duct....................................
Pulling off the fender lining ................................

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Engine hood .......................................................
Engine compartment overview..........................

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2.5 L models ...................................................... 11-9
3.6 L models .................................................... 11-10

Engine oil..........................................................

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Checking the oil level .......................................
Changing the oil and oil filter............................
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
Synthetic oil.....................................................

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Cooling system ................................................

11-15

Cooling fan, hose and connections ...................
Engine coolant .................................................

11-16
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Air cleaner element ..........................................

11-17

Replacing the air cleaner element .....................

11-17

Spark plugs ......................................................

11-18

Recommended spark plugs ..............................

11-18

Drive belts ........................................................

11-19

11-19

Automatic transmission fluid..........................
11-4

Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-19

Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended fluid .........................................

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Continuously variable transmission fluid ......
Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT
models)..........................................................

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Checking the oil level ......................................
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-21
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Rear differential gear oil..................................

11-22

Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-22

Power steering fluid ........................................

11-22

Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended fluid .........................................

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Brake fluid........................................................

11-23

Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended brake fluid ...............................

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Clutch fluid (MT models) .................................

11-24

Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended clutch fluid...............................

11-24
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Brake booster ..................................................
Brake pedal ......................................................

11-25
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Checking the brake pedal free play ..................
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance.......

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Clutch pedal (MT models) ...............................

11-26

Checking the clutch function............................
Checking the clutch pedal free play..................

11-26
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Replacement of brake pad and lining ............

11-27

Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .......

11-27

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