Subaru 2008 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 291)

Black plate (300,1)
北米Model "A8130BE-B" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 25
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Maintenance and service
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 rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine and install the oil
filter by hand turning. Be careful not to
twist or damage the seal.
10. Tighten the oil filter by the amount
indicated in the following table after the
seal makes contact with the bottom of
engine.
Oil filter
color
Part
number
Amount of
rotation
Black 15208AA100 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A 2/3 – 3/4
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 left unremoved, the oil could
catch fire.
11. Close the access cover by turning it
clockwise and reinstall the eight clips in
their original positions.
12. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Oil capacity (Guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only a
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 tempera-
ture of the oil and the time the oil is left
flowing out. After pouring oil into the
engine, therefore, you must use the dip-
stick to confirm that the level is correct.
13. Start the engine and make sure that no
oil leaks appear around the filter
’s rubber
seal.
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.
& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with
the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst
mark)
or API classification SM with the words
“ENERGY CONSERVING”
These recommended oil grades can be
identified by looking for either or both of
the following marks displayed on the oil
container.