Subaru 2006 Legacy Owner's Manual page 344

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3.0-liter models

6. Open the access cover by removing

the clips and turning the access cover

counterclockwise. The oil filter will be ex-

2.5-liter models

3.0-liter models

7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter

Maintenance and service

8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a

thin coat of engine oil to the seal.

9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of

the bottom of engine and install the oil fil-

ter by hand turning. Be careful not to twist

or damage the seal.

10.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indi-

cated in the following table after the seal

makes contact with the bottom of engine.

Never over tighten the oil filter be-

cause that can result in an oil leak.

Thoroughly wipe off any engine

oil that has spilled over the ex-

haust pipe and/or under-cover. If

left unremoved, the oil could

11.Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.

12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.

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