Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Owner'S Manual

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using a spring scale. Belt deflection
should be the amount specified. If the
front side belt is loose, cracked, or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
in (mm)
Deflection
New belt
Used belt
A
0.28
–
0.35
(7.0
–
9.0)
0.35
–
0.43
(9.0
–
11.0)
The rear side belt is a stretch-type belt,
and the deflection and tension do not
need to be checked. If there are cracks or
wear confirmed on the belts and a
squeaking sound is heard from them,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
Manual transmission oil
&
Checking the oil level
Non-turbo model
1) Yellow handle
Turbo model
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil through the dipstick hole to
bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual trans-
mission oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
Maintenance and service
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