Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Lubricants

Engine oil

For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil” F11-12.

NOTE

The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.

Approved engine oil

Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.

Alternative engine oil

If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.

NOTE

Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.

 

*1: The recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both

 

*1: The recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both of its original marks indicated on the oil container.

*2: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil” F11-12.

Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil

*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for

 

*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.

*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

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 Fluids

  *1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid. *2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature a

 Engine coolant - Subaru super coolant

  The specified coolant quantity serves as a general reference and may vary slightly based on temperature and other variables. For comprehensive information regarding maintenance and servici

 Electrical system

 

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 General Description of Continuously Variable Transmission

A: SPECIFICATION 1. TORQUE CONVERTER 2. OIL PUMP 3. TRANSMISSION CONTROL ELEMENT 4. TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO 5. PLATE 6. SELECTOR POSITION 7. HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION 8. COOLING AND HARNESS 9. TRANSFER 10.REDUCTION GEAR RATIO 11.RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL B: COMPO

 Headlight indicator light

This indicator light illuminates under the following conditions. ● when the light switch is turned to the “” or “” position ● when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights illuminate automatically

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