Front Differential Gear Oil (Cvt Models) And Rear Differential Gear Oil; Recommended Grade And Viscosity; Brake Fluid; Checking The Fluid Level - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

Front differential gear oil
(CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil
There is no oil level gauge. To check the
gear oil level, we recommend that you
consult your SUBARU dealer for inspec-
tion.
& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
"Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil" F12-9.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
Maintenance and service/Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil

Brake fluid

& Checking the fluid level
WARNING
. Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance. For ve-
hicles with manual transmission,
the brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir is also used as the
clutch fluid for the clutch system.
Therefore, moisture-absorbed
brake fluid may interfere with
the proper operation of the clutch
system.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, we re-
commend that you have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
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.
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
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