Subaru Outback (BR): Drive belts
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Drive belts
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement of the belt should be done according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the belt is loose, cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Checking the oil level in Manual transmission
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
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Upper Inner Trim
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front pillar trim.
Pull the upper part of the front pillar trim towards the center of the
vehicle.
Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the clip
with the pliers and twist 90º in that position.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the pillar trim
Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine
oil” F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil and
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