Subaru 2013 Forester 2.5X Premium

User Manual - Page 349

For 2013 FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM.

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Black plate (364,1)
Model "A8180BE-A" EDITED: 2012/ 4/ 5
11-12 Maintenance and service
Non-turbo models
Turbo models
7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a
thin coat of engine oil to the seal.
9. Clean the seal seating area. Screw on
the oil filter by hand until its seal contacts
the seating surface. Be careful not to twist
or damage the seal.
10. Tighten the oil filter further by the
amount indicated in the following table.
Turbo models
Oil filter color Part number
Amount of
rotation
Black
15208AA100 1 rotation
Blue 15208AA12A
7/8
rotation
Non-turbo models
Oil filter color Part number
Amount of
rotation
Black 15208AA160
1 rotation
CAUTION
. Never over tighten the oil filter
because that can result in an oil
leak.
. Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the
exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.
If spilled oil is not promptly
wiped up, the oil could cause a
fire.
11. Reinstall under cover (turbo models).
12. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
For the oil capacity guideline, refer to
Engine oil F12-5.
The oil quantity indicated above is only
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
refilling the engine with oil, therefore, you
must use the level gauge to confirm that
the level is correct.
13. Start the engine and make sure that no
oil leaks appear around the filters rubber
seal and drain plug.
14. Run the engine until it reaches the
normal operating temperature. Then stop
the engine and wait a few minutes to allow
the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine
oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
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