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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Rear Drive Shaft, General Diagnostic Table
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while de
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised
off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause
the vehicle to spin away due to the operation
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