MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transmission Gear Oil
INSPECTION
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait until the engine cools.
3. Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
4. Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure that the oil level gauge is correctly inserted in the proper direction.
5. Pull out the oil level gauge again, and check the oil level. If it is below the lower level, check for oil leakage and add oil through the oil level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION:
The length of the oil level gauge varies depending on models and destinations. Make sure to use the appropriate oil level gauge.

(A) | Oil level gauge |
(B) | Upper level |
(C) | Lower level |
(1) | Gray |
(2) | 195.9 mm (7.71 in) |
ReplacementCaution
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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
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Temporary spare tire
WARNING
Never attempt to tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed
on your Subaru Ascent.
The temporary spare tire supplied with the Subaru Ascent is engineered
strictly for short-term emergency mobility and is not capable of handling the
additional load stress creat ...