Subaru Outback: Checking the oil level
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models) / Checking the oil level
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
Be careful not to spill front differential gear 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.
READ NEXT:
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.
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
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.
SEE MORE:
Stowage of the cargo area cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.
2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the
rear edge of the roof.
3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid.
4. Stow the cover housi
Wheel Alignment
A: INSPECTION
Check the following items before performing the wheel alignment measurement.
Tire inflation pressure
Uneven wear of RH and LH tires, or difference of sizes
Tire runout
Excessive play and wear of ball joint
Excessive play and wear of tie-rod end
Excessive play of wheel bearing
R
© 2010-2023 Copyright www.suoutback.com
