2004 SUBARU FORESTER engine oil

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LUBRICATION
Oil Pressure Switch
6. Oil Pressure Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the generator from bracket. SC(H4SO)-15, REMOVAL, Generator.>
2) Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.
3) Remove the oil pressure switch.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch
threads.
Liquid gasket:
Part No. 004403007
THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
2) Install the oil pressure switch onto engine block.
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Connect the terminal of oil pressure switch.
4) Install the generator on bracket. SC(H4SO)-15, INSTALLATION, Generator.>
C: INSPECTION
Make sure oil does not leak or seep from where the
oil pressure switch is installed.
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LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Cooler
7. Engine Oil Cooler
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Engine oil cooler is equipped with turbo model only.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Drain the engine oil. Set a container under the
vehicle, and remove the drain plug from oil pan.
4) Drain the engine coolant.
5) Remove the water by-pass pipe between oil
cooler and water pump.
6) Remove the engine oil filter. 23, REMOVAL, Engine Oil Filter.>
7) Remove the connector and remove oil cooler.8) Remove the adapters (1) and (2).
(A) Gasket
(B) Drain plug
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(B)(A)
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(A) Adapter (1)
(B) Adapter connector
(C) Adapter (2)
(D) Oil cooler
(E) Oil cooler connector
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

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LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Cooler
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Engine oil cooler is equipped with turbo model only.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Contact the knock pin (A) of adapter (1) to cylin-
der block rib (B) to install adapter (1).
3) Install the adapter (2).
4) Contact the engine oil cooler stopper (A) to
adapter (2) rib (B) to install engine oil cooler.
Tightening torque:
T1: 6.4 N
⋅m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb)
T2: 44 N
⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
T3: 54 N
⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40 ft-lb)NOTE:
Always use a new O-ring.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check that the coolant passages are not
clogged using air blow method.
2) Check the mating surfaces of cylinder block, O-
ring groove and oil filter for damage.
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(A)
(B)
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(B)(A)
(A) Adapter (1)
(B) Adapter connector
(C) Adapter (2)
(D) Oil cooler
(E) Oil cooler connector
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
T1
T2
T3

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LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Filter
8. Engine Oil Filter
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove six clips on the under cover.
2) Turn the service hole cover counterclockwise.
3) Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in))
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer
diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))
B: INSTALLATION
1) Wipe and clean the oil filter matching surface on
cylinder block and oil cooler.
2) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the seal rubber.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to use the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in)
in diameter to turbo model.
3) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being
careful not to damage seal rubber.
 Tighten the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in) or 65 mm
(2.56 in) in diameter by approx. 2/3 — 3/4 rotation
more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in con-
tact with cylinder block or oil cooler.
 Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter
by approx. 1 rotation more after the seal rubber of
oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil
cooler.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
C: INSPECTION
1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and
make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-
sary.
2) Check the engine oil level. 10, INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>
(A) Oil filter
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LUBRICATION
Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General
9. Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General
A: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, make sure that the engine oil level is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
1. Warning light remains
on.1) Oil pressure switch
failureCracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch Replace.
Broken spring or seized contacts Replace.
2) Low oil pressureClogged oil filter Replace.
Malfunction of oil by-pass valve of oil filter Clean or replace.
Malfunction of oil relief valve of oil pump Clean or replace.
Clogged oil passage Clean.
Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil
pump rotor and gearReplace.
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe Clean or replace.
3) No oil pressureInsufficient engine oil Replenish.
Broken pipe of oil strainer Replace.
Stuck oil pump rotor Replace.
2. Warning light does
not go on.1) Malfunction of combination meter Replace.
2) Poor contact of switch contact points Replace.
3) Disconnection of wiring Repair.
3. Warning light flickers
momentarily.1) Poor contact at terminals Repair.
2) Defective wiring harness Repair.
3) Low oil pressureCheck for the same
possible causes as
listed in 1. — 2).

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IGNITION
Spark Plug
3) Oil fouled:
Wet black deposits show excessive oil entrance
into combustion chamber through worn rings and
pistons or excessive clearance between valve
guides and stems. If the same condition remains
after repair, use a hotter plug.
4) Overheating:
White or light gray insulator with black or gray
brown spots and bluish burnt electrodes indicates
engine overheating. Moreover, the appearance re-
sults from incorrect ignition timing, loose spark
plugs, wrong selection of fuel, hotter range plug,
etc. It is advisable to replace with plugs having
colder heat range.
D: CLEANING
Clean the spark plugs in a sand blast type cleaner.
Avoid excessive blasting. Clean and remove the
carbon or oxide deposits, but do not wear away ce-
ramic insulator.
If deposits are too stubborn, replace the spark
plugs.
E: ADJUSTMENT
Correct it if the spark plug gap is measured with a
gap gauge, and it is necessary.
Spark plug gap: L
1.0 — 1.1 mm (0.039 — 0.043 in)
NOTE:
Replace with a new spark plug if this area (A) is
worn to “ball” shape.
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L
(A)

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Basic Diagnostics Procedure
2. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When the DTC about automatic transmission is
shown on display, carry out the following basic
check. After that, carry out the replacement or re-
pair work.
1) ATF level check Transmission Fluid.>
2) Differential gear oil level check Differential Gear Oil.>
3) ATF leak check Transmission Fluid.>
4) Differential gear oil level check Differential Gear Oil.>
5) Stall Test
6) Line Pressure Test sure Test.>
7) Transfer Clutch Pressure Test Transfer Clutch Pressure Test.>
8) Time Lag Test
9) Road Test
10) Shift characteristics Clutch Pressure Test.>

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Check List for Interview
2. CHECK LIST No. 2
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state when malfunction indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. ❏ Yes / ❏ No
❏ Low fuel warning light
❏ Charge indicator light
❏ AT diagnostic indicator light
❏ ABS Warning light
❏ Oil pressure indicator light
b) Fuel level
 Lack of gasoline: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
 Indicator position of fuel gauge:
 Experienced running out of fuel: ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
 What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
 What:
e) Installing of other parts except genuine parts: ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
 What:
 Where:
f) Occurrence of noise: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
From where:
 What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
From where:
 What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
i) Troubles occurred
❏ Engine does not start.
❏ Engine stalls during idling.
❏ Engine stalls while driving.
❏ Engine speed decreases.
❏ Engine speed does not decrease.
❏ Rough idling
❏ Poor acceleration
❏ Back fire
❏ After fire
❏ Does not shift.
❏ Excessive shift shock