oil filter SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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market and vehicle specifications.Multi-function display
1) Clock
2) Climate control (displayed only when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position)
3) Outside temperature
4) Information screen
NOTEThe outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.&Welcome screenWhen the driver’s door is closed, the
welcome screen will appear for a short
time.NOTE.The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
.You can set the welcome screen to
on or off. For details, refer to“Bypass
screen setting”F3-58.
.For a certain period of time after the
welcome screen has once appeared, it
may not appear again even when the
driver’s door is closed again. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
&Self-check screenWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, the vehicle self-check will
be performed. The screens corresponding
to the following items will appear one after
another for several seconds each.1) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the
interval of inspection and maintenance.
2) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.
3) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter
replacement.
4) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.When the checks are performed, the color
of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will turn as follows:
.If the checked item has no notifications,
it turns green.
.If the checked item has any mainte-
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Top menu Menu option Description Page
Mainte-
nanceMaintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-59
Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-59
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-59
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-59
On/OffTurn on or off the self-check screen that is activated
when the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.On or Off 3-59
Clear All Settings Clear all items to the factory default settings. Yes or No 3-60
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
Driving
HistorySet Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-60
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
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!Maintenance settings
You can set maintenance reminders.
!Engine oil setting
1. Select“Engine Oil”from the 2nd menu
in the setting screen. Refer to“Setting
screen”F3-52.2. Set the date and distance of the
reminder by using the control switches.
3. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.
NOTE.The reminder will be displayed by
either date or distance in accordance
with the setting.
.Even when either“Day”or“Dis-
tance”are displayed as“__”a pop-up
screen will appear.
.The reminder will be displayed until
either of the following conditions is
satisfied.
–The period of time passed after
the registered notification date is 15
days or more.
–The total distance driven after the
registered notification distance is
approximately 311 miles (500 km) or
more.
!Oil filter setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”F3-59, but select the
“Oil Filter”item in step 1.
!Tires setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”F3-59, but select the
“Tires”item in step 1.
!Maintenance schedule setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”F3-59, but select the
“Maintenance Schedule”item in step 1.!On/Off setting
1. Select“On/Off”from the 2nd menu on
the setting screen. Refer to“Setting
screen”F3-52.
2. Select“On”or“Off”to turn the opening
screen on or off by using the control
switches.
3. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.
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Ventilator control....................................................4-2
Center and side ventilators.................................... 4-2
Climate control panel.............................................4-3
Type A ................................................................... 4-3
Type B ................................................................... 4-4
Automatic climate controloperation..................... 4-5
Sensors................................................................. 4-5
Manual climate controloperation..........................4-6
Airflow mode selection........................................... 4-6
Temperature control............................................... 4-7
Fan speed control.................................................. 4-8
Air conditioner control........................................... 4-8
Air inlet selection................................................... 4-8
Defrosting................................................................4-9Operating tips for heater andair conditioner...... 4-9
Cleaning ventilation grille.......................................4-9
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ......4-9
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit..................................................................4-9
Checking air conditioning system before summer
season................................................................4-9
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions...................4-10
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine
is heavily loaded................................................4-10
Refrigerant for your climate control system..........4-10
Air filtration system..............................................4-10
Replacing a cabin air filter.................................... 4-11
Climate control
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Maintenance schedule.......................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions..................................... 11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment...................................................... 11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment...................................................... 11-5
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running............ 11-5
Maintenance tips................................................... 11-6
Removing and reinstalling clips............................ 11-6
Engine hood.......................................................... 11-9
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-11
STI...................................................................... 11-11
Except STI.......................................................... 11-12
Engine oil............................................................. 11-13
Engine oil consumption...................................... 11-13
Checking the oil level.......................................... 11-13
Changing the oil and oil filter.............................. 11-15
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-15
Synthetic oil........................................................ 11-16
Cooling system................................................... 11-16
Cooling fan, hose and connections..................... 11-17
Engine coolant.................................................... 11-17
Air cleaner element............................................. 11-18
Replacing the air cleaner element........................ 11-19
Spark plugs......................................................... 11-21
Recommended spark plugs................................. 11-21
Drive belts........................................................... 11-21Manual transmission oil......................................11-22
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-22
Continuously variable transmission fluid..........11-22
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil....................................11-23
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-23
Power steering fluid (STI)...................................11-23
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-23
Recommended fluid............................................ 11-24
Brake fluid............................................................11-24
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-24
Recommended brake fluid.................................. 11-25
Clutch fluid (MT models).....................................11-25
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-25
Recommended clutch fluid................................. 11-26
Brake booster......................................................11-26
Brake pedal..........................................................11-27
Checking the brake pedal free play..................... 11-27
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ......... 11-27
Clutch pedal (MT models)...................................11-27
Checking the clutch function .............................. 11-27
Checking the clutch pedal free play.................... 11-28
Hill start assist system.......................................11-28
Replacement of brake pad andlining................11-28
Breaking-in of new brake pads (models with
electronic parking brake system)..................... 11-29
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
(models without electronic parking brake
system)........................................................... 11-29
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Maintenance scheduleU.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the“Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. For details, read the
separate“Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the“Warranty and Service
Booklet”. For details, read the separate
“Warranty and Service Booklet”.
Other models
Some items of your vehicle are required to
be serviced at scheduled intervals. For
details about your maintenance schedule,
read the separate“Warranty and Main-
tenance Booklet”.NOTEYou can set a reminder to be displayed
when a scheduled maintenance item is
almost due. For details, refer to“Main-
tenance settings”F3-59.
Maintenance precautionsWhen maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this sec-
tion on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
.Testing of an All-Wheel Drive
model must NEVER be performed
on a single two-wheel dynam-
ometer or similar apparatus. At-
tempting to do so will result in
transmission damage and in un-
controlled vehicle movement and
may cause an accident or injuries
to persons nearby.
.Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
.Always be very careful to avoidinjury when working on the vehi-
cle. Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.
.Your vehicle should only be ser-
viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.
.Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
.Never get under the vehicle sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support the
vehicle.
.Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
a garage or other closed areas.
.Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
.Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only
by your SUBARU dealer.
.Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
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&When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
CAUTION
.Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the compo-
nents in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand to
slip off the cover and result in an
unexpected injury.
.Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a burn
or other injury. Note that the oil
filter becomes very hot when the
engine is running and remains
hot for some time after the engine
has stopped.
.Do not apply force on the fender
insulator by placing your handson it, etc. Deformation of the
insulator and its mount may oc-
cur.
&When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.
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&Except STI
1) Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir
(MT models) (page 11-24)
2) Fuse box (page 11-42)
3) Battery (page 11-41)
4) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38)
5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-13)
6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-17)
7) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
8) Engine oil filter (page 11-15)
9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-13)
10) Air cleaner case (page 11-18)
Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview
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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.
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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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