Manual Transmission Oil; Checking Oil Level - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

Deflection
New belt Used belt
7.0 – 9.0 9.0 – 11.0
A
(0.28 – 0.35) (0.35 – 0.43)
9.0 – 10.0
7.5 – 8.5
B
(0.35 – 0.40)
(0.30 – 0.33)
mm (in)

Manual transmission oil

& Checking oil level
5-speed transmission (Non-turbo models)
6-speed transmission
Maintenance and service
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil through the dipstick hole to
bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual trans-
mission oil when adding it. If oil
comes into contact with the exhaust
pipe, it may cause a bad smell,
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