2012-2016 Subaru Forester Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Step 1 Oil and Oil Filter

• Park your car on a level surface.
• Make sure to put the car in park (first gear for manual transmissions) with the emergency break engaged.
• Do not change oil within 2 hours of driving the car to allow the oil time to cool.
Step 2

• Place the oil pan under the oil drain plug. (this is located under the front end of the car)
• You may choose to protect the ground with a tarp or piece of cardboard.
Step 3
• Unscrew the oil drain plug with the 17mm wrench. This is located under the front of the car in the gap in the bottom panel.
• Adjust the placement of the oil pan if necessary.
• Allow the oil to completely drain into the oil pan.
• Wear clothes that you would not mind getting oil on.
Step 4
• After letting the oil drain for 10 minutes unscrew and remove the oil filter. This is located to the right of the engine when the hood is opened.
• Place the old oil filter in the oil filter disposal bag.
Step 5
• Coat the o-ring of the new filter with oil to ensure a good seal.
• Screw the new filter into place.
Step 6
• When reinstalling the oil drain plug, replace the crush washer (part# 803916010) .
• Tighten the oil drain plug to 32 ft/lbs of torque.
Step 7
• Unscrew cap for engine oil. This is located directly to the left of the oil filter.
• Place a clean funnel in the tube.
• Slowly fill with the 5.1 quarts of engine oil.
• Screw the engine oil cap back on.
Step 8
• Pour the oil from the pan into the empty milk jug.
• Your local waste disposal company will recycle this for you.
Step 9
• Allow the car to run for 10 minutes in idle.
• Check the oil level with the dipstick. This is located to the right of the engine when the hood is opened.
• Check under the car for any dripping liquids.
• You have completed an oil and filter change on your 2015 Subaru Forester.

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