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General Information: Maintenance Subaru Outback BR

BRAKE FLUID

If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do the following

  1. Wash eyes and seek immediate medical attention.
  2. Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thoroughly with water.

PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER MAINTENANCE

Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers, etc. before work.

FLUID

Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.

CAUTIONBe sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.
FluidRecommended materialsItem numberAlternative
Automatic transmission fluidCVTSUBARU CVT OIL FOR LIN-EARTRONICK0425Y0710
5ATSUBARU ATF HPIDEMITSU: ATF HP
Power steering fluidSUBARU PS fluidK0515YA000DEXRON III
Brake fluidFMVSSNo. 116 DOT3 or DOT4
Clutch fluidFMVSS No. 116 DOT3

FLUID SPECIFICATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2

ItemMaintenance intervalRepeat short distance driveRepeat rough/muddy road driveExtremely cold weather areaSalt or other corrosive used or coastal areaHigh humidity or mountain areaRepeat towing trailer
Engine oil3.75 monthsRRR
6,000 km
3,750 miles
Engine oil filter3.75 monthsRRR
6,000 km
3,750 miles
Fuel line7.5 monthsI
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Transmission oil15 monthsR
24,000 km
15,000 miles
ATF15 monthsR
24,000 km
15,000 miles
CVTF40,000 kmR
24,855 miles
Front & rear differential gear oil15 monthsR
24,000 km
15,000 miles
Brake line7.5 monthsI
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Brake fluid15 monthsR
24,000 km
15,000 miles
Disc brake pad and disc7.5 monthsIIII
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Parking brake7.5 monthsIIII
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Suspension7.5 monthsIII
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Axle boots and joints7.5 monthsIIIII
12,000 km
7,500 miles
Steering system (Power steering)7.5 monthsIII
12,000 km
7,500 miles

MAINTENANCE CHART