Engine Oil Filter - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Periodic Maintenance Services
4. Engine Oil Filter
SA07585
A: REPLACEMENT
SA07585A20
1) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
GI0012A
2) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being care-
ful not to damage seal rubber.
4) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn)
after the seal rubber contacts the oil pump case.
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
5) After installing oil filter, run 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-7,
ENGINE OIL, PDI PROCEDURE, Pre-delivery
Inspection.>
PM-8