Subaru Outback: Checking the oil level
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Manual transmission oil / 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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Recommended grade and viscosity
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
Checking the fluid level
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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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)
NOTE
● Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running.
● The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C” button.
The automatic climate control sy
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light
CAUTION
● After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, if this indicator light/warning
light behaves under any of the following conditions, the electrical system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.
– It remains blinking in RED
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