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Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 14

PM-6

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SCHEDULE

2. EXCEPT EUROPE

Item

Every

Repeat short
distance drive

Repeat
rough/muddy
road drive

Extremely
cold weather
area

Salt or other
corrosive
used or
coastal area

High humid-
ity or moun-
tain area

Repeat tow-
ing trailer

Engine oil

Replace
more fre-
quently

Engine oil filter

Replace
more fre-
quently

Fuel line

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Transmission oil

Replace
more fre-
quently

ATF

Replace
more fre-
quently

Front & rear dif-
ferential oil

Replace
more fre-
quently

Brake line

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Brake fluid

12 months

25,000 km

15,000 miles

Brake pads

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Parking brake

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Suspension

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Axle boots &
joints

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

Steering system
(Power steering)

6 months

12,500 km

7,500 miles

PM-7

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ENGINE OIL

3. Engine Oil

A: REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
Replace engine oil and engine oil filter at the same
time.
1) Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain
plug.
Except 3.0 L model

3.0 L model

2) Open engine oil filler cap for quick draining of the
engine oil.
Except 3.0 L model

3.0 L model

3) Replace drain plug gasket.
4) Tighten engine oil drain plug after draining en-
gine oil.

Tightening torque:

44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)

5) Fill engine oil through filler pipe up to upper point
on level gauge. Make sure that vehicle is placed
level when checking oil level. Use engine oil of
proper quality and viscosity, selected in accor-
dance with the table in figure.

Engine oil amount for preparation:

2.0 L non-turbo and 2.5 L models

Approx. 4.0

(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)

2.0 L turbo model

Approx. 4.5

(4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)

3.0 L model

Approx. 5.6

(5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)

(A) Drain plug

(B) Oil filter

(A) Drain plug

PM-00104

( A )

( B )

PM-00105

( A )

PM-00144

( A )

( B )

( C )

( D )

( E )

( F )

(A) Oil level gauge

(B) Engine oil filler cap

(D) Lower level

(E) About 1.0

(1.1 US qt, 0.9 imp qt)

(F) Notch

PM-00106

( A )

( B )

( C )

( D )

( E )

PM-00107

SAE Viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature

–22

–4

10W-30, 10W-40

5W-30 PREFERRED

104

–15

–20

–30

(˚F)

(˚C)

PM-8

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ENGINE OIL

The proper viscosity helps vehicle get good cold
and hot starting by reducing viscous friction and
thus increasing cranking speed.

NOTE:
• When replenishing oil, it does not matter if the oil
to be added is a different brand from that in the en-
gine; however, use oil having the API classification,
and SAE viscosity No. designated by SUBARU.
• If vehicle is used in desert areas with very high
temperatures or for other heavy duty applications,
the following viscosity oils may be used:
API classification: SL
SAE Viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-
50
6) Close engine oil filler cap.
7) Start engine and warm it up for a time.
8) After engine stops, recheck the oil level.
If necessary, add engine oil up to upper level on
level gauge.
Except 3.0 L model

3.0 L model

B: INSPECTION

1) Park vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove 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 the 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) Oil level gauge

(B) Engine oil filler cap

(D) Lower level

(E) Approx. 1

(1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)

(F) Notch mark

PM-00144

( A )

( B )

( C )

( D )

( E )

( F )

(A) Oil level gauge

(B) Engine oil filler cap

(D) Lower level

(E) About 1.0

(1.1 US qt, 0.9 imp qt)

PM-00106

( A )

( B )

( C )

( D )

( E )

PM-9

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ENGINE OIL FILTER

4. Engine Oil Filter

A: REPLACEMENT

1. EXCEPT 3.0 L MODEL

1) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST

498547000

OIL FILTER WRENCH

2) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful
not to damage seal rubber.
4) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) af-
ter the seal rubber contacts the cylinder block. Do
not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
5) After installing oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
joined; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
6) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to PM-7, En-
gine Oil.>

2. 3.0 L MODEL

1) Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain
plug.

2) Remove under cover.
3) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST

498547000

OIL FILTER WRENCH

4) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the rubber seal.
5) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful
not to damage rubber seal.
6) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) af-
ter the rubber seal contacts the oil cooler. Do not
tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
7) After installing oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.

NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-
sary.
8) Fill the engine oil. <Ref. to PM-7, Engine Oil.>

(A) Drain plug

(B) Oil filter

(A) Drain plug

PM-00104

( A )

( B )

PM-00105

( A )

PM-00109

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