2004 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 415

2Maintenance and service result in an oil leak. 12.Reinstall the cover under the oil filter. 13.Pour engine oil through the filler neck. Oil capacity (Guideline): 2.5 liter models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.0 liter models: 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters, 4.6 Imp qt) UBB055BA 7. Slide the cover toward the vehicle front to remove it. 8. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 9. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal. 10.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. 11.Tighten it approximately two-thirds of a turn after the seal makes contact with the bottom of engine. 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 temperature of the oil and the time the oil is left flowing out. After refilling the engine with oil, therefore, you must use the dipstick to confirm that the level is correct. 14.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks appear around the filter's rubber seal and drain plug. 15.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. Never over tighten the oil filter because that can 11-14