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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Parking your vehicle
WARNING
● Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally
injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also,
on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibl
Rear Differential (T-type)
A: REMOVAL
1) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Loosen the wheel nuts.
5) Lift up the vehicle.
6) Remove the rear wheels.
7) Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT,
Different
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