11-1 . Maintenance Schedule ................................. 519 s11
11-2 . Maintenance Precautions ............................. 519 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 520
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 521
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running ....... 521
11-3 . Maintenance Tips .......................................... 521
Removing and Reinstalling Clips ........................ 521 11-4 . Engine Hood .................................................. 523 11-5 . Engine Compartment Overview ................... 525 2.5 L Models ....................................................... 525 2.4 L Models ....................................................... 526
11-6 . Engine Oil ...................................................... 527 Engine Oil Consumption ..................................... 527 Checking the Oil Level ........................................ 527 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ............................ 529 Recommended Grade and Viscosity .................... 529 Synthetic Oil ....................................................... 529
11-7 . Cooling System ............................................. 530 Cooling Fan , Hose and Connections ................... 530 Engine Coolant ................................................... 530
11-8 . Air Cleaner Element ...................................... 532 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element ...................... 532
11-9 . Spark Plugs ................................................... 534
Recommended Spark Plugs ................................ 534 11-10 . Drive Belts ................................................... 535 11-11 . Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ............................................................... 535
Maintenance and Service
11-12 . Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil ...................................... 535
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ................... 535
11-13 . Brake Fluid ................................................... 536 Checking the Fluid Level .................................... 536 Recommended Brake Fluid ................................. 536 11-14 . Brake Pedal .................................................. 537 11-15 . Replacement of Brake Pad ......................... 537 11-16 . Tires and Wheels ......................................... 538 Types of Tires .................................................... 538 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) ( U . S . -Spec . Models ) .......................................... 538
Tire Inspection ................................................... 540 Tire Pressures and Wear .................................... 540 Wheel Balance ................................................... 542 Wear Indicators .................................................. 543 Rotational Direction of Tires ............................... 543 Tire Rotation ...................................................... 544 Tire Replacement ............................................... 545 Wheel Replacement ............................................ 546 11-17 . Alloy Wheels ................................................ 546 11-18 . Windshield Washer Fluid ............................ 546 11-19 . Replacement of Wiper Blades .................... 547 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ..................... 548 Window Wiper Blade Rubber .............................. 549 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............................ 550
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............................ 550
11-20 . Battery .......................................................... 552
Maintenance and Service
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