Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 484

Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ....................................... Maintenance precautions................................... Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment.................................................... When checking or servicing in the engine compartment.................................................... 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 .................. 11-23 Power steering fluid (STI) ............................... 11-24 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-24 11-24 Brake fluid........................................................ 11-25 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-25 11-25 Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-26 Checking the fluid level.................................... Recommended clutch fluid............................... 11-26 11-26 Brake booster .................................................. Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-27 11-27 Checking the brake pedal free play .................. Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-27 11-28 Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-28 Checking the clutch function............................ Checking the clutch pedal free play.................. 11-28 11-28 11-5 11-5 Maintenance tips ................................................ 11-6 Removing and reinstalling clips .......................... 11-6 Engine hood ....................................................... 11-9 Engine compartment overview........................ 11-11 STI................................................................... Except STI ....................................................... 11-11 11-12 Engine oil.......................................................... 11-13 Engine oil consumption.................................... Checking the oil level ....................................... Changing the oil and oil filter............................ Recommended grade and viscosity .................. Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-13 11-13 11-15 11-16 11-17 Cooling system ................................................ 11-17 Cooling fan, hose and connections ....