How to perform an oil and oil filter change and properly disposing of the used oil on Subaru Impreza?

The engine is best served by having the oil changed regularly because with time, the old oil becomes diluted and contaminated causing a premature engine wear. Make sure you have all the tools you need and plenty of rags or newspapers to mop up spills before beginning. This can be achieved by using a hoist, ramps or jack stands that will enhance easy access under the vehicle. Park it on level ground then start its engine and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. Turn off the ignition switch, take off the oil filler cap and raise your car with jackstands. Remove the splash shield from underneath the engine and place a drain pan below this opening for used oil. Take out the plug gently letting old lubricant flow into your pan. Check if there are any pieces of metal in it that may suggest internal wear of your engine components. Finally, wipe clean around drain plug prior to reinstallation and tightening. Move under filter for more loosening as well as unscrewing using a filter wrench then also wipe off mounting surface at block without leaving any of these old gasket material behind in order to get rid of leaks during installation process.. Apply some oil on this new filter's rubber gasket then screw it tight enough into place once again as I remove all those tools back down where they belong finishing at lowering my vehicle afterwards since everything has been done now. Pour three quarts through an opening of an oil filler cap so that dipstick can show what level should be seen after starting another engine but such information will not come out immediately until this component stops leaking during first few moments when oils begin flowing downwards towards crankcase in front before making sure whether more is required there still or not while probably waiting instead just like everyone else has always done; however please remember never try overfilling container above maximum indicated levels either since such action might spill onto exhaust manifold case thereby igniting fire which would destroy whole automobile along with environment itself.

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Subaru Impreza PB001133 Elem Complete Oil FILT
Part Number: 15208AA160
$7.02 MSRP: $9.75
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- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaced by: 15208AA21A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L
- 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited
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Subaru Impreza Elem Complete Oil Filter
Part Number: 15208AA100
$6.64 MSRP: $9.22
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- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaces: 15208AA023, 15208AA021, 15208AA080, 15208AA12A, 15208AA020, 15208AA024, 15208AA060, 15208AA09A, SOA6351520812, 15208AA022
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2011 Subaru Impreza | 2.5 GT, 2.5i, 25i, Base, Brighton, L, L+, LE, LS, LX, Outback, Outback Sport, RS, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, TS, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 1.8L H4, 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza Oil Filter Complete
Part Number: 15208AA15A
$7.02 MSRP: $9.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Filter
- Replaced by: 15208AA21A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2021 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport
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Subaru Impreza PT120103 Oil Filter
Part Number: 15208AA024
$6.64 MSRP: $9.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaced by: 15208AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Subaru Impreza | Brighton, L, Outback, RS, STI, TS, WRX | 1.8L H4, 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza PT120103 Elem Complete Oil FILT
Part Number: 15208AA080
$6.64 MSRP: $9.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaced by: 15208AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Subaru Impreza | Outback, RS, STI, TS, WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza Oil Filter
Part Number: 15208AA023
$6.64 MSRP: $9.22
You Save: $2.58 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaced by: 15208AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Subaru Impreza | Base, Brighton, L, L+, LE, LS, LX, Outback | 1.8L H4, 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO)
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Subaru Impreza ELEM CP-OIL FLTR
Part Number: 15208AA20A
$7.02 MSRP: $9.75
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 15208AA21A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L 5MT, 4 Cyl 2.0L CVT
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Subaru Impreza OIL FILTER COMPLETE
Part Number: SOA6351520815
$7.02 MSRP: $9.75
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 15208AA21A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L 5MT, 4 Cyl 2.0L CVT
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Subaru Impreza Oil Filter
Part Number: 15208AA022
$6.64 MSRP: $9.22
You Save: $2.58 (28%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Filter Complete
- Replaced by: 15208AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Subaru Impreza | Base, L, L+, LS | 1.8L H4

Subaru Impreza Oil Filter

The engine oil stays clean with the help of the Subaru Impreza Oil Filter. This ensures that essential engine parts are protected and lubricated. The Oil Filter is located on the pressurized side of the oil flow. Its function is to stop dirt, metal chips, and sludge while allowing oil to flow with little to no restriction for many thousands of miles. In the Subaru Impreza bay, it mounts full flow. The internal filter media, composed of proprietary blends of cellulose, synthetic fibers, or both, captures contaminants with efficiency ratings that can reach about 99 percent. This effectively prevents nearly all contaminants from reaching bearings and other moving components. The housing of the Oil Filter helps seal the media tightly to maintain full flow filtration. Capacity is engineered to hold all the debris until the next scheduled oil change, avoiding saturation and maintaining full filtration ability. The relief and anti-drainback valves ensure good oil pressure and prevent temporary starvation under cold-start or high-demand conditions. These safeguards enable the Oil Filter to keep protecting critical surfaces, which is precisely why timely replacement of the Subaru Impreza Oil Filter is necessary maintenance with any Subaru Impreza.

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Subaru Impreza Oil Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to perform an oil and oil filter change and properly disposing of the used oil on Subaru Impreza?
Posted by Ulviya Q.
A:
The engine is best served by having the oil changed regularly because with time, the old oil becomes diluted and contaminated causing a premature engine wear. Make sure you have all the tools you need and plenty of rags or newspapers to mop up spills before beginning. This can be achieved by using a hoist, ramps or jack stands that will enhance easy access under the vehicle. Park it on level ground then start its engine and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. Turn off the ignition switch, take off the oil filler cap and raise your car with jackstands. Remove the splash shield from underneath the engine and place a drain pan below this opening for used oil. Take out the plug gently letting old lubricant flow into your pan. Check if there are any pieces of metal in it that may suggest internal wear of your engine components. Finally, wipe clean around drain plug prior to reinstallation and tightening. Move under filter for more loosening as well as unscrewing using a filter wrench then also wipe off mounting surface at block without leaving any of these old gasket material behind in order to get rid of leaks during installation process.. Apply some oil on this new filter's rubber gasket then screw it tight enough into place once again as I remove all those tools back down where they belong finishing at lowering my vehicle afterwards since everything has been done now. Pour three quarts through an opening of an oil filler cap so that dipstick can show what level should be seen after starting another engine but such information will not come out immediately until this component stops leaking during first few moments when oils begin flowing downwards towards crankcase in front before making sure whether more is required there still or not while probably waiting instead just like everyone else has always done; however please remember never try overfilling container above maximum indicated levels either since such action might spill onto exhaust manifold case thereby igniting fire which would destroy whole automobile along with environment itself.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Marvin / Feb 13, 2022