Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Lubrication(h6do) / Engine oil filter / Installation

CAUTION:

Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

1. Clean the oil filter installation surface of the oil cooler.

2. Obtain 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 the seal rubber of the oil filter.

• Further tighten the oil filter (approx. 3/4 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with the oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).

4. Install the service hole cover of the under cover.

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Refill the engine oil. Engine Oil > REPLACEMENT

Inspection

1. After installing the oil filter, run the engine and check for oil leakage.NOTE:The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.2. Check the ...

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