Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the fluid level in Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating temperature.
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
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1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission
fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic
transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper
level on the “COLD” range. If
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid,
be sure to use the specified typ
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A: REMOVAL
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16
ft) or more with front wheels positioned
straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 6
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a
long time, the CVTF will be hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself.
If the CVTF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to
avoid emitting smoke or causing a
fire.
When removing the CVTF cooler
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