Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 38

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
a. Use only genuine SUBARU Coolant (P/N000016218).
b. Avoid using only water any coolant or other than this
designated type to prevent corrosion.
c. SUBARU's engine is aluminum alloy, and so special care is
necessary.
d. If reserve tank is empty, check coolant level in engine. Add
coolant up to filler neck of engine, if necessary.
e. The radiator is of the pressurized type. Never attempt to
open the radiator cap when the coolant's temperature is high;
otherwise boiling water will spurt out. Be sure to wait until the
engine cools down before opening the radiator cap .
.-/When reserve tank is empty,
Fig. 19
Q
check engine.
FULL
L 1·545
Fig. 17
3. Inspect for water leakage and hose damage.
When retightening the hose clamps, be careful not to over·
tighten them, as doing so could damage the hose.
7. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Engine oil level
1.
Inspect the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
(1)
Except XT6
::..upper
~Ievel
-;: Lower
(2) XT6
I~
Q)
Oil level gauge
.~--\:::::
Fig.
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Fig. 21
Upper
level
1-4
Lower
level
L 1·527
level •
The level should be within the specified range marked on
the
gauge.
~
_ _ _ _ _
---=-~..:.==-=---,,--,-=-----<-_---!.
_ _ _ _
L_1_.O_28---1
Shut the engine off if it is running, and wait at least five
Fig. 18
minutes before checking the oil level.
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