Engine Oil Filter - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual

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ENGINE OIL FILTER
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
4. Engine Oil Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
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.
4)-Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) af-
ter the seal rubber contacts the oil pump case. Do
not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
5 ) After installing 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
joined; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
6) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to PI-3, PDI
PROCEDURE, P re-delivery Inspection .>
PM-7