11-16 Maintenance and service/Rear differential gear oil
Rear differential gear oil
Brake fluid
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
& Checking the fluid level
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
when adding it. If brake fluid
level. Check that there are no cracks,
WARNING
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
damage or leakage. However, the oil
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
inspection should be performed according
. Never let brake fluid contact your
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
to the maintenance schedule in the
eyes because brake fluid can be
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
harmful to your eyes. If brake
off.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
& Recommended grade and
clean water. For safety, when
viscosity
performing this work, wearing
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
eye protection is advisable.
oils and additives. Never use different
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
brands together. For details, refer to “”
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
F12-6.
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle requires frequent
Using a differential gear oil other
refilling, there may be a leak. If
than the specified oil may cause
you suspect a problem, have the
occurrences of rattling noises while
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
idling and poor fuel consumption.
dealer.
1)
“MAX” level line
2)
“MIN” level line
A)
The brake fluid level must be checked in
CAUTION
this area.
. When adding brake fluid, be care-
Check the fluid level monthly.
ful not to allow any dirt into the
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir.
reservoir. Be sure to check the fluid level
. Never splash the brake fluid over
for the brake system at the front part of
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
the reservoir (shaded area in the illustra-
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