Maintenance and service/Continuously variable transmission fluid 11-15
Continuously variable trans-
Front differential gear oil
Brake fluid
mission fluid
(CVT models) and rear differ-
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& Checking the fluid level
ential gear oil
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It is not necessary to check the transmis-
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WARNING
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
level. Check that there are no cracks,
. Never let brake fluid contact your
fluid inspection should be performed ac-
damage or leakage. However, the oil
eyes because brake fluid can be
cording to the maintenance schedule in
inspection should be performed according
harmful to your eyes. If brake
the <Warranty and Maintenance Booklet=.
to the maintenance schedule in the <War-
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
ranty and Maintenance Booklet=. Consult
ately flush them thoroughly with
your SUBARU dealer for details.
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
& Recommended grade and
eye protection is advisable.
viscosity
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
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Each oil manufacturer has its own base
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
oils and additives. Never use different
ure can cause a dangerous loss
brands together. For details, refer to
of braking performance.
<Manual transmission, front differential
. If the vehicle requires frequent
and rear differential gear oil= F12-6.
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
CAUTION
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
CAUTION
. When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.
. Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
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