Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Filter
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain plug.
2. Remove access lid.
3. Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000Ol FILTER WRENCH
INSTALLATION
1. Get a new oil filter and thinly apply engine oil to the rubber seal.
2. Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful not to damage rubber seal.
3. Tighten more (approximately 3/4 turn) after the rubber seal contacts the oil cooler. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
INSPECTION
1. After installing oil filter, run engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.
NOTE: The filter element and filter case are unified; there fore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
2. Check the engine oil level.