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How To Check Manual Transmission Fluid Subaru 98

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

...11 Antenna ...5-2 Anti-lock brake system ...7-30 Ashtray (If equipped) ...6-12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ...3-12 Automatic transmission ...7-18 Driving tips ...7-21 Maximum speeds ...7-21 Selector lever ...7-19 Shift lock release ...7-21 Automatic transmission fluid (Maintenance) ...10-21 B Back-up light (Rear combination lights, bulb replacement) ...10-53 Battery (Maintenance) ...10-31...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

Clock function (built in cassette stereo) ...5-11 Clutch fluid (Maintenance) ...10-29 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) (Maintenance) ...10-37 Coin tray ...6-6 Combination meter ...3-4 Console (Center console) ...6-4 Coolant (Engine coolant) ...10-12 Corrosion protection ...9-4 Cruise control (if equipped) ...7-24 To change the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... in the engine compartment while the engine is running ...10-4 Maintenance tools ...6-20 Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK ENGINE warning light) ...3-10 Manual transmission ...7-16 Driving tips ...7-17 Maximum speeds ...7-17 Shifting speed for fuel economy ...7-17 Manual transmission oil (Maintenance) ...10-20 Meter (Combination meter) ...3-4 Fuel gauge ...3-6 Odometer/Tripmeter ...3-5 Speedometer...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

O Odometer ...3-5 Oil (Engine oil) ...10-6 Oil (Manual transmission oil) ...10-20 Oil (Front differential oil) ...10-23 Oil ...ix Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power socket (Accessory power socket) ...6-9 Power steering ...7-23 Power steering fluid (Maintenance) ...10-26 Power windows ...1-8 Power windows switch cluster (Driver's side) ...1-9 Front passenger's switch ...1-10 Rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 92

... as possible. D If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately. B Brake fluid level warning This light comes on while you are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

..., but it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is as follows, ABS system may be considered normal. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes... The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is not working properly. B Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine has been started, but it ...
Owner's Manual - Page 168

...then turn the ignition switch to Warning and Indicator Lights section (Chapter 3). 5. J Automatic transmission vehicles CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is at the "P" or "N" position...Do not attempt to the "ON" position and check the operation of a moving , shift the selector lever into neutral. J Manual transmission vehicles 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

...fluid that has accumulated under the tires to prevent the vehicle from your vehicle Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from moving. Clear away ice and snow that contains an antifreeze solution. Do not use the parking brake when parking for automatic transmission... vehicles. 2. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission... so and check under your...
Owner's Manual - Page 208

...the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. D If your vehicle has a automatic transmission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to overheat. Do not make ... section (chapter 3) in the owner's manual. Also, if your vehicle's brakes. D When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to stay stationary on grades D Before ...
Owner's Manual - Page 221

...is necessary, it is the best way to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures ... the selector lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission vehicles or "1st" for manual transmission vehicles. 2. Use the following procedures for AT vehicles only) WARNING Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with the front wheels raised off the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 223

...traveling speed must be in the "ACC" position while the vehicle is not available. 1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it to the vehicle. 8-14 Take ... this method only when towing service by a SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service is being towed. 4. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the towline slowly to prevent damage to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 231

... ...10-19 Inspection ...10-19 Manual transmission oil ... 10-20 Checking the oil level ...10-20 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-20 Automatic transmission fluid ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold ...10-27 Recommended fluid ...10-27 Brake fluid ...10-28 Checking the fluid level ...10-28 Recommended brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 232

... operation Battery ...10-31 Checking the fluid level ...10-32 Windshield washer fluid ...10-32 Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...10-33 Brake pedal ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal free play ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ...10-36 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) ... 10-37 Checking the clutch function ...10-37 Checking the clutch pedal free...
Owner's Manual - Page 235

Maintenance and service Engine compartment overview 1 23 45 6 7 Y T R E W Q9 8 HS0171 1 Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 10-20) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 10-23) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 10-21) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 10-29) Brake fluid reservoir (page 10-28) Fuel filter Windshield washer tank (page 10-32...
Owner's Manual - Page 250

... advisable. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it . Check the oil level monthly. 1. For safety, when performing this work, wearing ... base oils and additives. Manual transmission oil J Checking the oil level WARNING Never let transmission oil contact your eyes because transmission oil can be harmful to the upper level. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

...different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the "COLD" side, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is operating temperature. If automatic transmission fluid gets in your eyes. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is advisable. Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on each side of the transmission fluid up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 252

... the lower level and upper level on the "COLD" side. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is below the lower level on the "HOT" side, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level. J Recommended fluid "Dexron II" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid 10-22 Park the vehicle on the gauge. First shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 257

... 70°F [21°C]), read the fluid level on it. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is below the lower level of the dipstick. J Recommended fluid "Dexron II", "Dexron IIE" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid - CONTINUED - 10-27 Consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on the "COLD" range.
Owner's Manual - Page 262

SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. If windshield washer fluid is unnecessary to how much it could cause paint damage. Check the level of the reservoir. Fill to the neck of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. Use windshield washer fluid. In areas where water freezes in winter, use...
Owner's Manual - Page 267

Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) Check the clutch pedal free play 0.16 - 0.51 in the warranty and maintenance booklet. J Checking the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to check that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth. 2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to the maintenance schedule in (4.0 - 13.0 mm) OM-H0224 ...

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