2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil
7) Fill engine oil through the filler pipe up to center
between upper lever and lower level. Make sure
that the vehicle is placed level when checking oil
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PM-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil
7) Fill engine oil through the filler pipe up to center
between upper lever and lower level. Make sure
that the vehicle is placed level when checking oil
level. Use engine oil of proper quality and viscosity,
selected in accordance with the table in figure.
Recommended oil
API classification SL, SJ with the “Energy
Conserving” logo is printed, or SH (if you
cannot obtain the oil with SL, SJ or SH
grades, you may use SG, SF grades “ENER-
GY CONSERVING” oil.)
ACEA specification, A1, A2 or A3
CCMC specification, G4 or G5
New API certification mark (Star burst mark)
label is on the container.
Engine oil capacity
Upper level
Approx. 4.02 (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
Lower level
Approx. 3.02 (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
The proper viscosity helps vehicle get good cold
and hot starting by reducing viscous friction and
thus increasing cranking speed.
CAUTION:
When replenishing oil, it does not matter if the
oil to be added is a different brand from that in
the engine; however, use oil having the API
classification and SAE viscosity No. designat-
ed by SUBARU.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is used in areas with very high temper-
atures or for other heavy duty applications, the fol-
lowing viscosity oils may be used: API
classification: SL, SJ or SH
SAE Viscosity No. : 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-
50.
8) Close the engine oil filler cap.
9) Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
10) After the engine stops, recheck the oil level.
B: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that
the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the
proper orientation.
4) Remove it again and note the reading. If the en-
gine oil level is below the “L” line, add oil to bring
the level up to the “F” line.
5) After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes
for the oil to drain back into oil pan before checking
the level.
6) Just after driving or while the engine is warm, en-
gine oil level may show in the range between the
“F” line and the notch mark. This is caused by ther-
mal expansion of the engine oil.
7) To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add
oil above the “F” line when the engine is cold.
(A) Viscosity No. and applicable temperature
(B) Preferred
PM-00188
40 30 15 0 -15 -20 -30 ( C)
104 86 59 32
10W-30,10W-40 5 -4 -22 ( F)
SAE (A)
5W-30 (B)
(A) Engine oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Notch mark
(D) Upper level
(E) Lower level
(F) Approx. 12 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
PM-00181
(A)(B)
(D)
(E) (F)(C)

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Oil Filter
4. Engine Oil Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove six clips securing service hole cover.
2) Turn the service hole cover counterclockwise.
3) Remove the

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Spark Plugs
5. Spark Plugs
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the intake duct and intake chamber.
2) Remove the washer tank and put it aside.
3) Disconnect the spark plug cord

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-11
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
V-belt
6. V-belt
A: INSPECTION
1) Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is
found.
2) Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if neces-
sary by changing the ge

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
V-belt
3. REAR SIDE BELT (DRIVING AIR CONDI-
TIONER)
NOTE:
Wipe off any oil or water on the belt and pulley.
1) Remove the front side belt.
2) Loosen the lock nut (A

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-13
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
7. Timing Belt
A: REPLACEMENT
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan.
<Ref. to CO(H4SO)-35, Radiator Main Fan and
Fan Moto

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
16) Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to
ME(H4SO)-49, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt.>
2. TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator fan and air conditio

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual PM-15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
13) Remove the belt idler.
14) Remove the timing belt.
15) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster as-
sembly.16) Insta

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