Subaru BRZ 2017 Owner's Manual page 336

4-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the highest possible condition, SUBARU
recommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by autho-
rized SUBARU dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, we
recommend that you visit an authorized SUBARU dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine SUBARU parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized SUBARU dealers or
repairers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the
SUBARU network will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you
may encounter.
Your SUBARU dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional service department will perform all of the scheduled mainte-
nance on your vehicle - reliably and economically due to their experience
with SUBARU vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
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Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
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Appreciable loss of power
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Strange engine noises
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A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
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Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-
oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
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Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
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Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
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Strange noises related to suspension movement
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Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal,
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
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Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
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