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Replaces: AA Description: When you change the oil in your Subaru, you are adding to the lifespan of the engine. Fresh oil lubricates and lessens the wear of More Info. Add to Cart. Description: Tribeca. Legacy, Outback. Description: Oil Filter Complete. Quantity RequiRed: 1. Description: BRZ. Without turbo. Description: All models. Fits: Subaru: Justy. Without Justy.

XT coupe. Positions: Upper. Description: 2. Fits: Subaru: Forester. Positions: Lower. Replaces: AA, AA Description: Auto trans, lower. Description: Auto transmission. Fits: Subaru: BRZ. Note from the first picture in Step 3 that the oil drain bolt is accessible with the air dam in place.

If you put a premium on efficiency and don't mind altering the car a bit, you may decide to cut an access hole in the air dam to the oil filter. Latex or other disposal gloves and a wipe rag or paper towel are recommended. Loosen the drain plug with the wrench, then back it out by hand to keep the plug from falling into the catch basin. A filter wrench may be required to loosen it.

Inspect the drain plug and wipe clean to remove any metallic residue. Subaru recommends replacing the crush washer with each use. I've had no issues re-using them 1 or 2 times, however. If you do replace the washer, take note of the orientation - though it's not critical, the preferred orientation is with the crush side placed up against the pan. Once the oil is finished draining replace the drain plug and tighten.

I prefer to fill the new oil filter before install. I believe it helps ensure good flow on first start up with the new oil. Also spread a light coat of oil over the rubber gasket of the filter to help it seal. Install the new filter and hand-tighten as much as you can. I usually add one additional quarter-turn with the filter wrench just to be sure - but don't over do it.

With the drain plug and filter secured, replace the air dam by aligning the two slide hooks into the front frame area. I find it helps to note the location of the two rear bolt holes for alignment as well. With the air dam hanging from it's hooks, insert the 4 plastic grommets and 5 retaining bolts and tighten.

The car requires 4. I use the following procedure to help prevent overfilling: When using a 5-quart container, I like to mark it for 4. I stop pouring at 4 quarts, replace the oil filler cap, start the car and run for a minute. Then stop the car and check the level on the dip stick.

If more oil is needed, I repeat the process.