Engine Oil Filter - Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual

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4. Engine Oil Filter

A: REPLACEMENT

1) Remove the under cover.

2) Remove the oil filter using ST.

ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer

diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))

ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer

diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))

• 2.0 L non-turbo and 2.5 L model

• Turbo model

ST 498547000

OIL FILTER WRENCH

• 3.0 L model

3) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of en-

gine oil to the seal rubber.

4) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being

careful not to damage seal rubber.

5) Tighten more (approx. 1 turn for oil filter 68 mm

(2.68 in) in outer diameter, approx. 3/4 turn for oil

filter 65 mm (2.56 in) in outer diameter) after the

seal rubber contacts the cylinder block. Do not

tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

Engine Oil Filter

6) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and

make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

The filter element and filter case are permanently

jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-

7) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to PM-8, IN-

SPECTION, Engine Oil.>

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