Engine Oil Filter - Subaru IMPREZA 2004 Service Manual

LUBRICATION

8. Engine Oil Filter

A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the under cover.
2) Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in))
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))
B: INSTALLATION
1) Wipe and clean the oil filter matching surface on
cylinder block and oil cooler.
2) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being
careful not to damage seal rubber.
• Tighten the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in) or 65 mm
(2.56 in) in diameter by approx. 2/3 — 3/4 rotation
more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in con-
tact with cylinder block or oil cooler.
• Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter
by approx. 1 rotation more after the seal rubber of
oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil
cooler.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
C: 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 neces-
sary.
2) Check the engine
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Engine Oil Filter
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