Recommended grade and viscosity
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” F12-6.
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Road surface freeze warning indication
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication
flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen.
If th ...
Checking the fluid level
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 ...
Outback 2.5 XT Limited
In terms of regular old driving, my Outback XT test car's drivetrain offers
spirited acceleration, though there's a lag from a standing start — even if you
floor it. By playing with the SI-Drive f ...
