Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 333)

8. 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.

9. 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 ro-

tation

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 spil led over the

exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.

If left unremoved, the oil could

catch fire.

10. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.

11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.

Oil capacity (guideline):

6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 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 refilling the engine with

oil, therefore, you must use t he level

gauge to confirm that the level is correct.

12. Start the engine and make sure that no

oil leaks appear around the filter’s rubber

seal and drain plug.

13. 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

CAUTION

Use only engine oil with the recom-

mended 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.

ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark)

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