2018 SUBARU WRX oil filter

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Except STI
1) Oil level gauge
2) Oil filler cap
3) Oil filter
CAUTION
If the level gauge is not pulled out
easily, twist the level gauge right and
left, then pull it out. Otherwise, you
may be injured accidentally strain-
ing yourself.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly
inserted until it stops.
STI
1) Notch
2) Full level
3) Low level
4) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp
qt) from low level to full level
Except STI
1) Full level
2) Low level
3) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp
qt) from low level to full level4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.
5.STI:
Check the oil level on the gauge. If the oil
level is below the low level mark, add oil so
that the full level is reached.
Except STI:
Check the oil levels on both sides of the
level gauge. Judge the engine oil level by
the lowest of the two levels. If the oil level is
below the low level mark, add oil so that
the full level is reached.
Maintenance and service/Engine oil
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CAUTION
.For models except STI, be careful
not to touch the engine oil filter
when removing the oil filler cap.
Doing so may result in a burn, a
pinched finger, or may cause
some other injury.
.Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
.Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
To add engine oil, remove the engine oil
filler cap and slowly pour engine oil
through the filler neck. After pouring oil
into the engine, you must use the level
gauge to confirm that the oil level is
correct.
For models STI, just after driving or while
the engine is warm, the engine oil level
reading may be in a range between the
upper level and the notch mark. This is
caused by thermal expansion of the
engine oil.
NOTETo prevent overfilling the engine oil, do
not add any additional oil above the
upper level when the engine is cold.&Changing the oil and oil filterChange the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the maintenance schedule when driving
on dusty roads, when short trips are
frequently made, or when driving in ex-
tremely cold weather.NOTE.Changing the engine oil and oil filter
should be performed by a well-trained
expert. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for changing the engine oil and oil filter.
Fully trained mechanics are on standby
at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the
special tools, spare parts and recom-
mended oil for this work, and also, used
oils are properly disposed of.
.If performing oil replacement your-
self, observe the local regulations and
dispose of waste oil properly.
&Recommended grade and
viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recom-
mended grade and viscosity.
Refer to“Engine oil”F12-4.NOTEEngine 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 en-
gine.
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Maintenance and service/Engine oil
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&Synthetic oilYou must follow the oil and filter changing
intervals shown in the Warranty and
Maintenance booklet.NOTESynthetic oil of the grade and viscosity
noted in chapter 12 is the recom-
mended engine oil for optimum engine
performance. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
Cooling system
WARNING
.Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap until the engine has
been shut off and has cooled
down completely. Since the cool-
ant is under pressure, you may
suffer serious burns from a spray
of boiling hot coolant when the
cap is removed.
.Be careful of the rotating cooling
fan when the engine hood is
open. When the engine tempera-
ture is high, the cooling fan in the
engine compartment may oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in
the“ON”position, even if the
engine is stopped. Touching the
cooling fan while it is rotating
may result in injury.
CAUTION
.Vehicles are filled at the factory
with SUBARU Super Coolant that
does not require the first change
for 11 years/137,500 miles (11
years/220,000 km). Do not mix
this coolant with any other brandor type of coolant during this
period. Mixing with a different
coolant will reduce the life of the
coolant. Should it be necessary
to top up the coolant for any
reason, use only SUBARU Super
Coolant.
If the SUBARU Super Coolant is
diluted with another brand or
type, the maintenance interval is
shortened to that of the mixing
coolant.
.Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
Maintenance and service/Cooling system
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&Engine oilFor the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to“Engine oil”F11-13.NOTEHave the procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended that
you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
!Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
Specifications/Specifications
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!Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.NOTE.Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on
the temperature and other factors.
.In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and viscosity, as well as one that will enhance 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. The following table lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures.
.When adding oil, you may use different brands together as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity
as those recommended by SUBARU.
Oil gradeSAE viscosity No. and
applicable temperatureEngine oil capacity
API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) classificationSNwith the
words“RESOURCE CONSER-
VING”or
ILSAC (International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee)GF-5, which can be identi-
fied with the ILSAC certification
mark (Starburst mark)5W-30 syntheticoil is the required oil for
optimum engine performance and pro-
tection. Conventional oil may be used if
synthetic oil is unavailable.
*: If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available,
5W-40 conventional oil may be used if
replenishment is needed but should be
changed to 5W-30 synthetic oil at the
next oil change.
STI:
· Adding the oil from L to F level:
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
· Changing the oil and oil filter:
4.5 US qt (4.3 liters, 3.8 Imp qt)
· Changing the oil:
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Except STI:
· Adding the oil from L to F level:
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
· Changing the oil and oil filter:
5.4 US qt (5.1 liters, 4.5 Imp qt)
· Changing the oil:
5.2 US qt (4.9 liters, 4.3 Imp qt)
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Specifications/Specifications
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