7-3 . Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wheels
If a wheel is bent , cracked or heavily corroded , it should be replaced . Otherwise , the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control .
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels , care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity , diameter , rim width and inset * .
Replacement wheels are available at your SUBARU dealer . * : Conventionally referred to as offset .
SUBARU does not recommend using the following :
• Wheels of different sizes or types
• Used wheels
• Bent wheels that have been straightened
■ When replacing wheels ( vehicle with the tire pressure warning system )
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure . Whenever wheels are
replaced , tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed . ( �P . 505 )
WARNING
■ When replacing wheels ●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the Owner ’ s Manual , as this may result in a loss of handling control .
●Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire . Doing so may
result in an accident , causing death or serious injury .
■ Wheel bolts Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury :
●Do not over tighten .
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts . Oil and grease may cause the wheel bolts to be excessively tightened , leading to bolt or disc wheel damage . In addition , the oil or grease can cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the wheel may fall off , causing a serious accident . Remove any oil or grease from the wheel
bolts .
●If there are any cracks or deformations in the wheel bolts , or if the surface treatment becomes
worn , have the wheel bolts replaced at your SUBARU dealer . Failure to follow these
precautions could cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the tire to fall off , resulting in death
or serious injury .
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels .
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving , possibly causing an accident .
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Maintenance and care