Air Cleaner Element - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

Rubber gaskets
6. Put the radiator cap back on and tighten firmly. At this time, make
sure that the rubber gasket in the radiator cap is correctly in place.
7. Start and run the engine for more than five minutes at 2,000 to 3,000
rpm.
8. Stop the engine and wait until the coolant cools down (122 to 140 F
[50 to 60 C]). If there is any loss of coolant, add coolant to the radiator's
filler neck and to the reserve tank's "Full" level.
9. Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly.

Air cleaner element

WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed.
The air cleaner element not only filters intake 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.
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.
The air cleaner element is a viscous type. It is unnecessary to clean or
wash the element.
Maintenance and service
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