Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Automatic transmission fluid / Checking the fluid level in Automatic transmission / Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper level on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it. If automatic transmission fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
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NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid,
be sure to use the specified typ
Continuously variable transmission fluid
There is no fluid level gauge. It is unnecessary to check the continuously variable
transmission fluid level. However, if necessary, consult your SUBARU dealer for
inspection.
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Road Test with Continuously Variable Transmission
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of CVT.
CAUTION: Always observe the local traffic laws when performing the test.
2. D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION
Make sure the engine speed is 1,100 - 1,300 rpm while driving on the level road at 50
Oil Pressure Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the generator. <Ref. to SC(H4SO)-18,
REMOVAL, Generator.>
3) Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.
4) Remove the oil pressure switch.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch
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