Subaru Outback: Checking the oil level
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 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 through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the
upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission 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.
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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
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the
fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level
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If your vehicle was certified to California Emission Standards as indicated on
the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission control
system performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California
gasoline specifications. If you live in any oth
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air
Intake Boot.>
2) Remove the two air breather hoses.
3) Remove the oil cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Use new O-rings.
C: INSPECTION
Check the hose for peeling, crack
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