Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. ...
Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coa ...
Other materials:
Wear indicators
New tread
Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
Each tire installed on your Subaru Ascent is equipped with built-in tread wear
indicators. These indicators become visible once the tread depth has worn down to
approximately 0.063 in (1.6 mm). When this happens, the indicator appears as a ...
Replacement
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES > Front & Rear Differential Gear OilREPLACEMENT1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (MT MODEL)Front differential gear oil of MT model lubricates the transmission and differential together. Refer to “5MT” section for replacement procedure. Transmission Gear Oil > ...
Engine oil consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and thus
require refilling between maintenance
intervals:
...
