Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle.





2. Remove the oil filter using ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 80 mm (3.15 inch))
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 inch))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 65 mm (2.56 inch))

NOTE: Standard oil filter is outer diameter of 80 mm (3.15 inch). However, SUBARU genuine oil filter having outer diameter of 68 mm (2.68 inch) or 65 mm (2.56 inch) can also be used.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the oil filter installing surface on cylinder block.
2. Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3. Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber.
4. Tighten more after the seal rubber contacts the cylinder block.

NOTE:
^ In case of oil filter in outer diameter 80 mm (3.15 inch) and 65 mm (2.56 inch), tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
^ In case of oil filter in outer diameter 68 mm (2.68 inch), tighten by approx. one turn.
^ Over-tightening may cause oil leak.

INSPECTION
1. After installing the oil filter, run engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around the seal rubber.

NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2. Check the engine oil level.