Repair and Diagnosis: Tools and Equipment

The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified in
TSB # 18-97-06
as of 01/04/06
and applies to 2005 Legacy and Baja models


RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

1. GENERAL
To insure the best performance, always use the specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or a substitute of equivalent quality.

2. FUEL
Always use gasoline of the same or higher octane value than specified in the owner's manual. Ignoring the specifications below will result in damage or poor operation of the engine and fuel injection system. Use the specified gasoline to correct performance.

- Unleaded gasoline
Use unleaded gasoline and not leaded gasoline for the vehicle with catalytic converter installed to reduce air pollution. Using leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter.







3. LUBRICANTS
Use either the lubricants in the table or equivalent. See the table to choose the correct SAE viscosity.




4. FLUID
Use the fluids specified in the table. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF for 5AT. Using the ATF other than recommended or equivalent would be a trouble cause.




5. COOLANT
Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.




6. REFRIGERANT
Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants. Also, do not use any compressor oil other than DENSO OIL 8.




7. GREASE
Use the grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table.




8. ADHESIVE
Use the adhesives shown in the table, or equivalent.




9. SEAL MATERIAL
Use the seal material shown in the table, or equivalent.