Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the oil level in AT models
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models) / Checking the oil level in AT models
AT models
1) Yellow handle
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 to bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Exercise caution to prevent any spillage of front differential gear oil during the refilling process. Contact between the oil and the exhaust pipe can result in unpleasant odors, smoke, and potential fire hazards. If oil comes into contact with the exhaust pipe, ensure to wipe it off immediately.
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CVT models
There is no oil level gauge. To check the front differential gear oil level,
we recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection.
Rear differential gear oil
There is no oil level gauge. To check the rear differential gear oil level, we
recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection.
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Differential Gear Oil replacement
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated, deteriorated or cloudy. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>
2) Check that the gear oil level is within -5 mm (- 0.2 in) from the bottom of the filler plug hole.
DTC P2229, P2610, U0073, U0101, U0122, U0140, U0402, U0416, U0422
EA:DTC P2229 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Immediately at fault recognition
GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H4SO)-240, DTC P2229 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
CIRCUIT
HIGH, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
CAUTION:
After servicing or replacing faulty
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