Oil Filter: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the oil filter using STs.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 inch))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 65 mm (2.56 inch))
NOTE: Standard oil filter is outer diameter of 68 mm (2.68 inch). However, SUBARU genuine oil filter having outer diameter of 65 mm (2.56 inch) can also be used.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the oil filter installation surface on cylinder block or oil cooler.
2. Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to seal rubber.
3. Install the oil filter, turning it by hand, being careful not to damage seal rubber.
4. Tighten more after the seal rubber contacts oil cooler.
NOTE:
^ In case of oil filter in diameter 68 mm (2.68 inch), tighten by approx. one turn.
^ In case of oil filter in diameter 65 mm (2.56 inch), tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
^ Over-tightening may cause oil leak.
5. Install the under cover.
6. Lower the vehicle.
INSPECTION
1. After installing the oil filter, run the engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
2. Check the engine oil level.