Subaru 2007 Legacy - Manual (Page 354)

Black plate (359,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
2.5-liter models
3.0-liter models
6. Open the access cover by removing
the clips and turning the access cover
counterclockwise. The oil filter will be
exposed.
2.5-liter models
3.0-liter 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 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.
Model
Oil filter
color
Part
number
Amount of
rotation
2.5-liter
models
Black 15208AA100 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A 2/3 – 3/4
rotation
3.0-liter
models Black 15208AA031 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. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
12. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Maintenance and service
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