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Subaru Outback 2008 What Type Transmission Fluid

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Owner's Manual - Page 151

...SUBARU dealer immediately. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is too hot. Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid...may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is not working...
Owner's Manual - Page 259

... from invalidation of the NOTE . Such shifting may cause damage to the normal timing after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may cause the vehicle to overheat. . Optimized shifting will automatically shift to the transmission. . Do not race the engine for the current condition of your vehicle. The gearshift timing will be...
Owner's Manual - Page 263

... risk of the manual mode. . The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with only the transmission. . Do not hold the vehicle with each different gear. If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will come on and upshifts to prevent over...
Owner's Manual - Page 265

... is still low, your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the system repaired. 7-24 Starting and operating Automatic transmission - 5speed The automatic transmission is moving may cause damage to the transmission. . This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat. . Take your vehicle's automatic transmission will automatically shift to shorten the warm-up...
Owner's Manual - Page 270

...shifting, ensure that the vehicle is important to confirm that are possible with only the transmission. . Failure to observe this precaution can lead to be selected. The following steps: ... transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will come on a slippery surface can pull away from the tool bucket. Do not hold the vehicle with each different gear. 1 2 3 OUTBACK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 320

... water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles) and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT models) since the engine and transmission are in hot weather, the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to protect the engine from overheating. . Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down and shift into 1st or reverse...
Owner's Manual - Page 347

...11-4 11-4 Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-23 11-...-27 Power steering fluid ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-28 11...fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended brake fluid ... 11-29 11-29 11-29 Clutch fluid (MT models) ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended clutch fluid...Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level...
Owner's Manual - Page 352

... level gauge (MT) (page 11-21) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-30) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Fuse box (page 11-48) Battery (page 11-47) Windshield washer tank (page 11-41) Engine oil filler...
Owner's Manual - Page 353

... level gauge (MT) (page 11-21) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-30) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Fuse box (page 11-48) Battery (page 11-47) Windshield washer tank (page 11-41) Engine oil filler...
Owner's Manual - Page 354

... (page 11-28) 2) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) 3) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) 5) Fuse box (page 11-48) 6) Battery (page 11-47) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-41) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-9) 9) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367

... and apply a force of the belt should be the amount specified. & 3.0-liter models It is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. Consult your SUBARU dealer. 5-speed transmission (Non-turbo models) 1) Yellow handle 1) 2) 3) Power steering pump pulley Air conditioner compressor pulley Crank pulley - CONTINUED - Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension be done...
Owner's Manual - Page 369

... the lower level and upper level on the dipstick. Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold When the fluid level has to be checked without time to the upper level. ! Maintenance and service 11-23 Automatic transmission fluid & Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; First shift the selector...
Owner's Manual - Page 370

.... 11-24 Maintenance and service CAUTION Be careful not to use the automatic trans- 1. Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J 1) Yellow handle NOTE For 5-speed automatic transmission: Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid. If the Dexron III is used continuously there will be temporarily used. For 4-speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 374

...temperature rises; If power steering fluid gets on the surface of automatic transmission fluid. When power steering fluid is extreme low, it may indicate possible leakage. The power steering fluid expands greatly as necessary to fluid temperature. CAUTION . Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid WARNING Be careful not to...
Owner's Manual - Page 151

... lamp may stop the engine at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. & AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT models) & Oil pressure warning light CAUTION Do... is running , it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is not working properly. If the oil level is not working properly. Avoid hard acceleration. .
Owner's Manual - Page 265

...is still low, your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to overheat. . 7-24 Starting and operating Automatic transmission - 5speed The automatic transmission is completely stopped. Also, it has a ...battery. Such shifting may cause damage to the normal timing after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is sufficiently high in the wheels. The gearshift timing will up-shift ...
Owner's Manual - Page 270

... the 2nd gear of the manual mode. . as a consequence, control of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will come on rare occasions, ...2. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. . Do not hold the vehicle with each different gear. 1 2 3 OUTBACK Position 1 2 3 2.5-liter turbo models 25 (40) 53 (85) 86 (138) when the vehicle is travelling ...
Owner's Manual - Page 347

...11-4 11-4 Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-23 11-...-27 Power steering fluid ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-28 11...fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended brake fluid ... 11-29 11-29 11-29 Clutch fluid (MT models) ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended clutch fluid...Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level...
Owner's Manual - Page 370

..., Dexron III may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J 1) Yellow handle NOTE For 5-speed automatic transmission: Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid. If automatic transmission fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may be temporarily used continuously there will be sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 374

... before the vehicle is run : Check that the oil level is being added, use different brands together. . Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid WARNING Be careful not to burn yourself because the fluid may be careful not to wipe it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. When power steering...

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