Subaru Outback: Checking the oil level

Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle

Turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.

1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below
the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the
upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
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Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil” F
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the
fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level
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Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
When performing diagnosis, observe the legal speed limit on the road.
The cancel code will be also appear when cruise control is cancelled
by the driver's operation. Do
not confuse them.
Be sure to get an assistant to support the diagnosis whil
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
1. Pull off the fender lining. Refer to “Pulling off the fender lining” F11-7.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1) For left-hand side
2) For right-ha
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