Recommended Grade And Viscosity - Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual

Oil filter color Part number
Black 15208AA080
White 15208AA09A
Never over tighten the oil filter because that can
result in an oil leak.
11.Close the access cover by turning it clockwise and
reinstall the six clips in their original positions.
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Oil quantity (guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline.
The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity
of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After pouring oil
into the engine, therefore, you must use the dipstick to
confirm that the level is correct.
13.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks ap-
pear around the filter's rubber seal.
Amount of rotation
14.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat-
ing temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few
1 rotation
minutes to allow the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine oil.
2/3 – 3/4 rotation

Recommended grade and viscosity

Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new
API certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SL with the words "ENERGY
CONSERVING" (if you cannot obtain the oil with
SL grade, you may use SJ grade "ENERGY CON-
SERVING" oil).
These recommended oil grades can be identified by
looking for either or both of the following marks dis-
played on the oil container.
Maintenance and service
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