oil capacity SUBARU BAJA 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Maintenance and service11-11
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12. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
13. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Oil capacity (Guideline): 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline. The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity of oil that has been drained.
The quantity of drained oil differs slightly depending on the tempera-
ture of the oil and the time the oil is left flowing out. After refilling the
engine with oil, therefore, you must use the dipstick to confirm that the
level is correct.
14. Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks appear aroundthe filter ’s rubber seal and drain plug.
15. Run the engine until it reaches the normal operating temperature.
Then stop the engine and wait a few minutes to allow the oil drain
back. Check the oil level again and if necessary, add more engine oil. Recommended grade and viscosity CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new API certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SL with the words “ENERGY CON-
SERVING” (if you cannot obtain the oil with SL grade,
you may use SJ grade “ENERGY CONSERVING ” oil).
These recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either
or both of the following marks displayed on the oil container.

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Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions
Overall length 199.3 in (4,910 mm)
Overall width 70.1 in (1,780 mm)
Overall height 61.2 in (1,555 mm)
Ground clearance 7.3 in (185 mm)
Front tread 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Rear tread 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
Engine
Engine model EJ251
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled
4 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine
Engine displacement 2,457 cc (150 cu in.)
Bore 3.92 in (99.5 mm)
Stroke 3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1
Firing order 1 - 3 - 2 - 4
Electrical system
Battery type and capacity
MT: 55D23L
AT: 75D23L
Alternator 12V-90A
Spark plugs type RC10YC4 (Champion) BKR6E-11 (NGK)BKR5E-11 (NGK)
Capacities
Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)

GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel:Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or higher. Fuel octane rating:
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane
and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred toas the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in
this manual.
Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil: Use only API classification SL with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING”
and the New API certification mark (starburst mark) dis-played on the container (ILSAC GF –3).
Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure: See the label located under the driver ’s door latch.