H6 3.0 - Lack of checking = Engine Carnage

[Dropz]

Changing oil and filter:
It is good practice to check the engine oil before hand so you know if it's using oil or not. Simply done by running the engine for 5-10 seconds until the oil light in the cluster turns off. Stop the engine, wait 30 seconds to 1 minute and check the dipstick. If the engine is cold the level should be at the second to top hole, if the engine is hot the level should be at the top hole (this hole is on the edge of the dipstick before the twist).

If its low be sure to check it regularly and consult your mechanic with your observations.

To drain the oil jack up the front of the car and remove the undertray, it's held in by 2 plastic clips and 3x 12mm bolts. The clips are in the front wheel arches, and the bolts are under the car. Using a 17mm socket or spanner undo the sump drain plug, allow the oil to drain, remove the crush washer from the plug and fit a new crush washer. Whilst it drains undo the oil filter which is on the drivers side. Undo the filter and allow it to drain. Before installing a new filter put some engine oil or a light smear of grease on the seal of the filter, and with a rag wipe the excess oil from the mounting surface on the engine. Screw on the new filter tightly. Wipe excess oil from the sump drain hole and refit the sump plug, ensure the washer crushes when doing it up. Refit the under tray and lower the car. Top up the engine oil with 6.5 litres of your preferred oil. Refit the cap and start the car until the oil level light goes out. Turn off the engine, wait 30sec-1min and check the engine oil. Top up accordingly.

EDIT: Stupid me, H6 oil filters aren't surrounded by exhaust, so you'll be fine! And its 6.5 litres of oil not 4.5 :S haha!

[bilco512]

Changing oil and filter:
It is good practice to check the engine oil before hand so you know if it's using oil or not. Simply done by running the engine for 5-10 seconds until the oil light in the cluster turns off. Stop the engine, wait 30 seconds to 1 minute and check the dipstick. If the engine is cold the level should be at the second to top hole, if the engine is hot the level should be at the top hole (this hole is on the edge of the dipstick before the twist).

If its low be sure to check it regularly and consult your mechanic with your observations.

To drain the oil jack up the front of the car and remove the undertray, it's held in by 2 plastic clips and 3x 12mm bolts. The clips are in the front wheel arches, an the bolts are under the car. Using a 17mm socket or spanner undo the sump drain plug, allow the oil to drain, remove the crush washer from the plug and fit a new crush washer. Whilst it drains undo the oil filter which is between the exhaust manifold on the drivers side, if the exhaust is hot it's best to wear a glove or something to avoid burning your hand. Undo the filter and allow it to drain. Before installing a new filter put some engine oil or a light smear of grease on the seal of the filter, and with a rag wipe the excess oil from the mounting surface on the engine. Screw on the new filter tightly. Wipe excess oil from the sump drain hole and refit the sump plug, ensure the washer crushes when doing it up. Refit the under tray and lower the car. Top up the engine oil with 4.5 liters of your preferred oil. Refit the cap and start the car until the oil level light goes out. Turn off the engine, wait 30sec-1min and check the engine oil. Top up accordingly.

absolute legend, cheers for that!
checked my oil the other day, was at a good level but way much too black for my liking, still 5000km till service needed but i want to re fill with some decent oil so i have a little bit more peice of mind
thanks again!

[Tradewind]

Changing oil and filter:
It is good practice to check the engine oil before hand so you know if it's using oil or not. Simply done by running the engine for 5-10 seconds until the oil light in the cluster turns off. Stop the engine, wait 30 seconds to 1 minute and check the dipstick. If the engine is cold the level should be at the second to top hole, if the engine is hot the level should be at the top hole (this hole is on the edge of the dipstick before the twist).

If its low be sure to check it regularly and consult your mechanic with your observations.

To drain the oil jack up the front of the car and remove the undertray, it's held in by 2 plastic clips and 3x 12mm bolts. The clips are in the front wheel arches, and the bolts are under the car. Using a 17mm socket or spanner undo the sump drain plug, allow the oil to drain, remove the crush washer from the plug and fit a new crush washer. Whilst it drains undo the oil filter which is on the drivers side. Undo the filter and allow it to drain. Before installing a new filter put some engine oil or a light smear of grease on the seal of the filter, and with a rag wipe the excess oil from the mounting surface on the engine. Screw on the new filter tightly. Wipe excess oil from the sump drain hole and refit the sump plug, ensure the washer crushes when doing it up. Refit the under tray and lower the car. Top up the engine oil with 6.5 litres of your preferred oil. Refit the cap and start the car until the oil level light goes out. Turn off the engine, wait 30sec-1min and check the engine oil. Top up accordingly.

EDIT: Stupid me, H6 oil filters aren't surrounded by exhaust, so you'll be fine! And its 6.5 litres of oil not 4.5 :S haha!

Legend mate

Top work for the benefit of all 3.0 owners

[bilco512]

EDIT: Stupid me, H6 oil filters aren't surrounded by exhaust, so you'll be fine! And its 6.5 litres of oil not 4.5 :S haha!

HAHAHA
talk about engine carnage


thanks again for that mate

[bilco512]

just went and got a filter and tried to get a crush washer, does 20mm sound right?
id hate to drop the oil then not have the right size washer.

[Dropz]

I've never measured one, it may be. The genuine part number is 11126aa000 if you goto Subaru.

[bilco512]

I've never measured one, it may be. The genuine part number is 11126aa000 if you goto Subaru.

cool just rang subaru and ordered a few of them, thanks alot

[Robbks]

just went and got a filter and tried to get a crush washer, does 20mm sound right?
id hate to drop the oil then not have the right size washer.

Fumoto Oil Drain Valve = Winning
http://fumoto.com.au/

[bilco512]

just went and got a filter and tried to get a crush washer, does 20mm sound right?
id hate to drop the oil then not have the right size washer.

Fumoto Oil Drain Valve = Winning
http://fumoto.com.au/

dude, holy shit i might have to buy one of those!
who else runs these on their cars?

[kiks]

Not me, a spanner has worked for the last 100 years of cars??

[Dropz]

Not me, a spanner has worked for the last 100 years of cars??

I had thought of displaying how pointless they are, but then decided against it, so glad someone spoke up haha.

They're no easier to use than a spanner, they are slower to drain due to the restriction they create and they are an eyesore. Also due to the fact that they are hollow and longer than a sump plug head they would be more likely to snap off or crack if you ever bottom out, which would normally just result in a scrape or dented sump.

[bilco512]

Not me, a spanner has worked for the last 100 years of cars??

I had thought of displaying how pointless they are, but then decided against it, so glad someone spoke up haha.

They're no easier to use than a spanner, they are slower to drain due to the restriction they create and they are an eyesore. Also due to the fact that they are hollow and longer than a sump plug head they would be more likely to snap off or crack if you ever bottom out, which would normally just result in a scrape or dented sump.

haha, i bought one anyway, just too see how it goes!
they weren't that expensive so i just thought id give it a go

[bilco512]

EDIT: Stupid me, H6 oil filters aren't surrounded by exhaust, so you'll be fine! And its 6.5 litres of oil not 4.5 :S haha!

I just contacted my subaru dealer in South australia here that does majority of the services ranging from 2000 models to present
and he said that the oil capacity after doing oil and oil filter for a 2004 Subaru liberty H6 engine is 5.5 litres - 6.0 litres?

sound right to everyone here?

would 6.5 be a bit too much?

[Dropz]

5.5-6l is for the gen3 h6 libs and outbacks. 6.5is for the gen4 and current h6 lib and outback.

[bilco512]

5.5-6l is for the gen3 h6 libs and outbacks. 6.5is for the gen4 and current h6 lib and outback.

okay cool, i'd rather trust a fellow club liberty member haha

cheers again dropz