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Engine Lubrication System (H4DOTC): General Description: Specification

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Lubrication method Forced lubrication
Oil pump Pump type Trochoid type
Number of teeth Inner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness mm (in) 76 x 10 (2.99 x 0.39)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotors mm (in) Standard 0.04 - 0.14 (0.0016 - 0.0055)
Case clearance between outer rotor and pump case mm (in) Standard 0.10 - 0.175 (0.0039 - 0.0069)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump case mm (in) Standard 0.02 - 0.07 (0.0008 - 0.0028)
Relief valve spring Free length mm (in) 73.7 (2.902)
Installed length mm (in) 54.7 (2.154)
Load when installed N (kgf, lbf) 93.1 (9.49, 20.93)
Performance (Oil temperature 80°C (176°F)) 600 rpm Discharge pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 98 (1.0, 14)
Discharge rate (US qt, lmp qt)/min. 4.6 (4.9, 4.0) or more
5, 00 rpm Discharge pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 294 (3.0, 43)
Discharge rate (US qt, lmp qt)/min. 47.0 (49.7, 41.4) or more
Relief valve working pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 588 (6.0, 85)
Oil filter Filter type Full-flow filter type
Filtration area cm2 (sq in) Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in) (Black) 800 (124)
Outer diameter: 67.4 mm (2.65 in) (Blue) 555 (86)
By-pass valve opening pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 160 (1.63, 23.2)
Outer diameter x width mm (in) Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in) (Black) 68 x 65 (2.68 x 2.56)
Outer diameter: 67.4 mm (2.65 in) (Blue) 67.4 x 65.3 (2.65 x 2.57)
Installation screw specifications M 20 x 1.5
Oil pressure switch Type Immersed contact point type
Operating voltage - power consumption 12 V - 3.4 W or less
Warning light operating pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 14.7 (0.15, 2.1)
Proof pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) 981 (10, 142) or more
Engine oil Total capacity (at overhaul) (US qt, lmp qt) 5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
When replacing engine oil and oil filter (US qt, lmp qt) 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
When replacing engine oil only (US qt, lmp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)

Recommended oil: 

CAUTION:
  • Use 5W-30 (synthetic oil). 
  • It is acceptable to fill an engine with oil of another brand when replacing the oil, but make sure to use an oil with an API standard and SAE viscosity number specified by Subaru. 
Fig 1: SAE Viscosity No. And Applicable Temperature Chart
G00522254Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The proper viscosity oil helps the engine maintain its ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscosity friction in hot condition.