Subaru Outback Manuals 2015 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 482

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..........
11-3
11-3 Continuously variable transmission fluid ......
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil................................ 11-4 Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-19
Brake fluid........................................................ 11-19
Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-19
11-20
Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-20
Checking the fluid level....................................
Recommended clutch fluid............................... 11-20
11-21
Brake booster ..................................................
Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-21
11-21
Checking the brake pedal free play ..................
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-21
11-22
Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-22
Checking the clutch function............................
Checking the clutch pedal free play.................. 11-22
11-22
Replacement of brake pad .............................. 11-23
11-5
11-5
Maintenance tips ................................................ 11-5
Removing and reinstalling clips .......................... 11-5
Engine hood .......................................................
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-7
11-9
2.5 L models ...................................................... 11-9
3.6 L models .................................................... 11-10
Engine oil.......................................................... 11-11
Engine oil consumption....................................
Checking the oil level .......................................
Changing the oil and oil filter............................
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-11
11-11
11-13
11-13
11-13
Cooling system ................................................ 11-13
Cooling fan, hose and connections ...................
Engine coolant ................................................. 11-14
11-14
Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-15
Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-15
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-17
Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-17
Drive belts ........................................................
Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-18
11-18
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-18
11-18
11-19
Breaking-in of new brake pads ......................... 11-23
Tires and wheels.............................................. 11-23
Types of tires...................................................
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped) ......................................................
Tire inspection.................................................
Tire pressures and wear ..................................
Wheel balance .................................................
Wear indicators ...............................................
Tire rotation direction mark ..............................
Tire rotation.....................................................
Tire replacement.............................................. 11-23
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11-25
11-26
11-27
11-28
11-28
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