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 Non-turbo Models....................................... 525 2.4 L Turbo 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 Wheel Covers( If Equipped)................................ 546 11-17. Alloy Wheels................................................ 547 11-18. Windshield Washer Fluid............................ 547 11-19. Replacement of Wiper Blades.................... 548 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly..................... 549 Window Wiper Blade Rubber.............................. 550 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)............................ 551
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)............................ 551
11-20. Battery.......................................................... 553
Maintenance and Service
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