If your vehicle was certified to California's low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle's catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light may turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Removal
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Engine AssemblyREMOVAL1. Open the front hood, and make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker by using a marker pen.2. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.3. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open th ...
Adjustment
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Drive Pinion Shaft AssemblyADJUSTMENT1. Remove the liquid gasket from the mating surface completely.2. Using the ST, install the drive pinion retainer to converter case.ST 18270KA020SOCKET (E20)NOTE:Do not confuse the three different-length bolts whe ...
Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires' service lives
and is essential for good running performance.
Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare - if equipped) at least once a month
(for example, during a fuel stop) and
before a ...