Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: 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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Engine lubrication system trouble in general inspection
Before performing diagnostics, make sure that the engine oil level is correct and no oil leakage exists.TroublePossible causeCorrective actionWarning light remains ON.a. Oil pressure switch failure Cracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switchReplace. Broken spring or seized contactsReplace.b ...
