Subaru Outback Manuals 2020 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 481

Maintenance and Service
11-1. Maintenance Schedule ................................. 475
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11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 475
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine
Compartment....................................................476
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine
Compartment....................................................477
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine
Compartment While the Engine Is Running ....... 477
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 477
Removing and Reinstalling Clips ........................477
11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 479
11-5. Engine Compartment Overview ................... 481
2.5 L Models.......................................................481
2.4 L Models.......................................................482
11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 483
Engine Oil Consumption .....................................483
Checking the Oil Level........................................483
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................485
Recommended Grade and Viscosity....................485
Synthetic Oil.......................................................485
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 486
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections ...................486
Engine Coolant...................................................487
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 488
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element......................488
11-9. Spark Plugs ................................................... 490
Recommended Spark Plugs ................................490
11-10. Drive Belts ................................................... 491
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ............................................................... 491
11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear
Differential Gear Oil ......................................491
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ................... 491
11-13. Brake Fluid...................................................492
Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 492
Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 492
11-14. Brake Booster ..............................................493
11-15. Brake Pedal..................................................493
11-16. Replacement of Brake Pad .........................493
11-17. Tires and Wheels .........................................494
Types of Tires .................................................... 494
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(U.S. Spec. Models) .......................................... 494
Tire Inspection ................................................... 496
Tire Pressures and Wear .................................... 496
Wheel Balance ................................................... 498
Wear Indicators.................................................. 499
Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 499
Tire Rotation ...................................................... 500
Tire Replacement ............................................... 500
Wheel Replacement............................................ 501
11-18. Alloy Wheels ................................................502
11-19. Windshield Washer Fluid ............................502
11-20. Replacement of Wiper Blades ....................503
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ..................... 504
Window Wiper Blade Rubber .............................. 505
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
(Outback) ......................................................... 505
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber (Outback) ...... 506
11-21. Battery ..........................................................507
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