9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Filter
Removal
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the oil filter with ST.
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 68 mm (2.68 inch). However, SUBARU genuine oil filter having outer diameter of 65 mm (2.56
inch) can also be used.
Installation
1. Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
2. Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful not to damage seal rubber.
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Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 inch) in diameter by approximately 1 rotation more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in contact with
cylinder block. If using a torque wrench, tighten it to 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the oil filter 65 mm (2.56 inch) in diameter by approximately 2/3 - 3/4 rotation more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in
contact with cylinder block. If using a torque wrench, tighten it to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
Inspection
1. After installing the oil filter, run the engine and make sure no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
2. Check the engine oil level.
