2012 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 498
2012 Subaru Tribeca Manual
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Maintenance and service 11-9 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. 10. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter. 11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck. For the oil capacity guideline, refer to "Engine oil" F12-4. 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 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 recommended grade and viscosity. Refer to "Engine oil" F12-4. NOTE Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. 7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 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 Black Part number 15208AA031 Amount of rotation 3/4 rotation & Synthetic oil You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner 's Manual. Refer to "Engine oil" F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet. CAUTION . Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil NOTE Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity noted in chapter 12 is the recom- CONTINUED -