2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 282

Maintenance and service 11-9 the drain plug while the engine is still warm. The used oil should be drained into an appropriate container and disposed of properly. 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 Black White Part number 15208AA100 15208AA09A Amount of rotation 1 rotation 2/3 - 3/4 rotation Be careful not to burn yourself with hot engine oil. 6. Wipe the seating surface of the drain plug with a clean cloth and tighten it securely with a new sealing washer after the oil has completely drained out. B00392 4. Open the access cover by removing the eight clips and turning the access cover counterclockwise. The drain plug will be exposed. 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. B00405 B00404 5. Drain out the engine oil by removing 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 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 quantity (guideline): 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) - CONTINUED -