Air cleaner element
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! Changing the coolant
11-8. Air cleaner element
It may be difficult to change the coolant.
Have the coolant changed by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
WARNING
The coolant should be changed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters in-
take air but also stops flames if the
engine backfires. If the air cleaner
element is not installed when the
engine backfires, you could be
burned.
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the cap and check
that the rubber gaskets inside the
radiator cap are in the proper position.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, use a genuine SUBARU air
cleaner element. If it is not used, it
will cause a negative effect to the
engine.
CAUTION
.
Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
The air cleaner element functions as a filter
screen. When the element is perforated or
removed, engine wear will be excessive
and engine life shortened.
.
Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
It is not necessary to clean or wash the air
cleaner element.
