Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil FilterREMOVAL
1. Remove the service hole cover.
2. Remove the oil filter with ST.
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 one with 68 mm (2.68 inch), but Subaru genuine oil filter with 65 mm (2.56 inch) can be used.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mounting surface of oil filer for oil cooler.
2. Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to seal rubber.
3. When installing oil filter, carefully turn by hand so as not to damage seal rubber.
* Oil filter with 68 mm (2.68 inch) outer diameter is further tightened (about 1 rotation) with ST after seal rubber contacts an oil cooler.
* Oil filter with 65 mm (2.56 inch) outer diameter is further tightened (about 2/3 to 3/4 rotation) with ST after seal rubber contacts an oil cooler.
CAUTION: Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
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.