2000 SUBARU LEGACY automatic transmission

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Maintenance and service
Maintenance schedule11-3
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Maintenance precautions 11-3
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Engine hood 11-5
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Engine compartment overview 11-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil 11-8
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Cooling system 11-13
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Engine coolant 11-14
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Air cleaner element 11-17
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Spark plugs 11-18
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Drive belts 11-19
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Manual transmission oil 11-20
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Automatic transmission fluid 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) 11-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear differential gear oil 11-24
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Power steering fluid 11-26
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Brake fluid 11-27
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Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) 11-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster 11-30
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Brake pedal 11-31
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Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) 11-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake stroke 11-34
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Tires and wheels 11-35
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Tire pressure 11-36
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Tire rotation 11-36
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Wheel covers 11-37
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Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid 11-39
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Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 11-42
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Fuses 11-43
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Main fuse and fusible link 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of accessories 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-46
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Maintenance and service11-7
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Engine compartment overview
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1 Manual transmission oil level
g aug e (MT) (p ag e 11-20) or
Differential g ear oil level g aug e
(AT) (p ag e 11-23)
2 Air c leaner element
(p ag e 11-17)
3 Clutc h fluid reservoir
(p ag e 11-29)
4 Automatic transmission fluid
level g aug e (p ag e 11-21)
5 Brake fluid reservoir
(p ag e 11-27)
6 Fuel filter 7
Wind shield washer tank
(p ag e 11-39)
8 Fuse b ox (p ag e 11-43)
9 Battery (p ag e 11-42)
Q Eng ine oil filler c ap
(p ag e 11-8)
W Eng ine c oolant reservoir
(p ag e 11-14)
E Rad iator c ap (p ag e 11-14)
R Eng ine oil level g aug e
(p ag e 11-8)
T Power steering fluid reservoir
(p ag e 11-26)

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SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature
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Automatic transmission fluid
Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid exp and s larg ely as its temp erature
rises; the fluid level d iffers ac c ord ing to fluid t emp erature. Therefore,
there are two d ifferent sc ales for c hec king the lev el of hot fluid and
c old fluid on the d ip stic k.
Thoug h the fluid level c an b e c hec ked without warmi ng up the fluid
on the “COLD ” rang e, we rec ommend c hec king the fluid level when
the fluid is at op erating temp erature. n Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
Chec k the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehic le several miles to raise the temp erature of the
transmission fluid up to normal op erating temp eratu re; 140 to 176F
(60 to 80 C) is normal.
2. Park the vehic le on a level surfac e and set the p arking b rake.
3. First shift the selec tor lever in eac h p osition. Then shift it in the “P ”
p osition, and run the eng ine at id ling sp eed .

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Upper level
Lower level Upper level
Lower level
HOT range
COLD range
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4. Pull out the d ip stic k and c hec k the fluid level o n the g aug e. If it is
b elow the lower level on the “HOT ” rang e, ad d the rec ommend ed au-
tomatic transmission fluid up to the up p er level. n Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to b e c hec ked without time to warm up the
automatic transmission, c hec k to see that the fluid level is b etween
the lower level and up p er level on the “COLD ” rang e. If it is b elow that
rang e, ad d fluid up to the up p er level. Be c areful not to overfill.
Recommended fluid
“ Dexron II ” or “Dexron III ” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Specified range SpecifiedrangeReservoir tank
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may ind ic ate p ossib le leakag e. Con-
sult your SUBARU d ealer for insp ec tion. Recommended fluid
“ Dexron IIE ” or “Dexron III ” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
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, whenperforming this work, wearing eye protection is advisable. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your
SUBARU dealer.

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Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
HS0225Main fuse FWD socket L
D
FH
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GJ KZ X C
Fuse panel
Fuse ratingCircuit
2120A Rad iator c ooling fan (Main)
2220ARad iator c ooling fan (Sub )
2320ARear wind ow d efog g er
2415AHazard warning flasher
Horn
2515AMeter
SRS airb ag system warning lig ht
2610AAutomatic transmission c ontrol unit
ABS UNIT
2710AAlternator
2815AHead lig ht (rig ht sid e)
2915AHead lig ht (left sid e)
3020ALig hting switc h