2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 347

Maintenance and service 11-11 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 2.5-liter models 3.0-liter models Oil filter color Black 2.5-liter models 2.5-liter models White Black Part number 15208AA100 15208AA09A 15208AA031 Amount of rotation 1 rotation 2/3 - 3/4 rotation 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. - CONTINUED - 3.0-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. 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.