2006 SUBARU BAJA maintenance

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Maintenance and service
Non-turbo AT
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug
1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level
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OM-U0213
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Maintenance and service
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Others
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug 1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level
Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil
level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom
of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom
edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise
the level. „ Recommended grade and viscosity
„Recommended
„ Oil grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
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HSB043BB

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Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Power steering fluidPower
Steering fluid
Fluid level
Power steering
„ Checking the fluid level„Checking
„ Fluid level
1) Reservoir tank
Be careful not to burn yourself because the flu-id may be hot.
yWhen power steering fluid is being added,
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80W
75W/90 80 100
40
85W 90
HSB036BA
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use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow
any dirt into the tank . And never use different
brands together. y Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank.
y Be careful not to spill power steering fluid
when adding it. If power steering fluid touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell,
smoke, and/or a fire. If power steering fluid gets
on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
The power steering fluid expands greatly as its tem-
perature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid
temperature. Theref ore, the reservoir tank has two dif-
ferent checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the en-
gine. 1) Specified range
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between “HOT MIN” and
“HOT MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run: Check
that the oil level is between “COLD MIN” and “COLD
MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable “MIN”
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring
the level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible
leakage. Consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
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tion. „
Recommended fluid
„Recommended
„ Power steering fluid
“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake fluidBrake
Fluid
Fluid level
Brake
„ Checking the fluid level„Checking
„ Fluid level
yNever let brake fluid contact your eyes be-
cause brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes.
If brake fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean water. For
safety, when performing this work, wearing eye
protection is advisable.y Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture can cause a dangerous
loss of braking performance.y If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer.
y Never use different brands of brake fluid to-
gether. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4
brake fluids even if they are of the same brand.y When adding brake fluid, be careful not to al-
low any dirt into the reservoir.

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yNever splash the brake fluid over painted sur-
faces or rubber parts. Alcohol contained in the
brake fluid may damage them. y Be careful not to spill brake fluid when add-
ing 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.
Check the fluid level monthly.
1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark
Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below “MIN”, add the recommended brake
fluid to “MAX”.
Use only brake fluid from a sealed container. „
Recommended brake fluid
„Recommended
„ Brake fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid
MAX
MIN
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UBB004GB

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Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)Clutch fluid
Fluid level
Clutch
„ Checking the fluid level„Checking
„ Fluid level
Never let clutch fluid contact your eyes be-
cause clutch fluid can be harmful to your eyes.
If clutch fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean water. For
safety, when performing this work, wearing eye
protection is advisable.
y Clutch fluid absorbs mo isture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture can cause improper
clutch operation. y If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. y Never use different brands of clutch fluid to-
gether. y When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to
allow any dirt into the tank.y Never splash the clutch fluid over painted surfaces or rubber parts. Alcohol contained in
the clutch fluid may damage them.y
Be careful not to spill clutch fluid when add-
ing it. If clutch fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it
may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
clutch fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to
wipe it off.
1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark
MAXMIN
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1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark
Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If
the level is below “MIN” level mark, add the recom-
mended clutch fluid to “MAX” level mark.
Use only clutch fluid from a sealed container. „ Recommended clutch fluid
„Recommended
„ Clutch fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids
even if they are of the same brand.
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UBB004LB