Brake Fluid; Checking The Fluid Level - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

Brake fluid

J Checking the fluid level
WARNING
D Never let brake fluid contanct your eyes because brake fluid
can be harmful to your eyes. If brake fluid gets in your eyes, im-
mediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. For safety,
when performing this work, wearing eye protection is advisable.
D Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance.
D If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUB-
ARU dealer.
CAUTION
D Never use different brands of brake fluid together.
D When adding brake fluid, be careful not to allow any dirt into
the reservoir.
D Never splash the brake fluid over painted surfaces or rubber
parts. Alcohol contained in the brake fluid may damage them.
Check the fluid level monthly.
"MAX" level mark
"MIN" level mark
Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below
Right hand drive vehicle
HB0281
Maintenance and service
"MAX" level
"MIN" level
HB0282
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