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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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So in about to do my first oil change. Going full synthetic in my 06 wrx. I've read that it takes 5 liters and that I should use ramps not jack stands. My question is where should I get my oil filter? Looking to get an OEM filter and don't have time to orde it. Thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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It's not going to be 5 quarts whole, don't overfill it.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Yeah, don't overfill it. I think it's more like 4.3 quarts or something? check your owner's manual to be sure.


Also, if your car is not lowered and you're not a thick guy, you can fit under there w/out jacks or ramps.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pactin
Also, if your car is not lowered and you're not a thick guy, you can fit under there w/out jacks or ramps.
When I was younger I could do this, some driveways give you a dip and I could crawl under the car. Not so much now

And yes, read the manual. 2.5 Turbo should be 4.8 quarts.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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I would get the OEM filter at a nearby subaru dealership. Don't forget the crush washer.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
When I was younger I could do this, some driveways give you a dip and I could crawl under the car. Not so much now
Yeah, more and more I'm starting to feel my car get lower
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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The OEM filters are made by honeywell now, so I would not recommend using them. We always have WIX filters in stock here or you can pick up a NAPA Gold filter which is a re-branded WIX.

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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yup I use the wix from my local specialty autoparts store
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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K&N oil filters work fine as well, you can pick them up at any auto parts store.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by EQ Tuning
The OEM filters are made by honeywell now, so I would not recommend using them. We always have WIX filters in stock here or you can pick up a NAPA Gold filter which is a re-branded WIX.

-- Ed
Do you have a part number for those WIX filters, Ed? I don't feel like traveling all the way down to the dealer just for an oil filter.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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look into getting a fumoto valve too if you plan on doing oil changed yourself. makes the job easier and cleaner
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by A.V.E.
look into getting a fumoto valve too if you plan on doing oil changed yourself. makes the job easier and cleaner
you are the man, ordering a few of these for the cars at the house right now.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Usually Autozone or Kragen have special...MObil 1 oil with Mobil 1 filter..or Castrol Syntec with Filter...

ya...im a big guy, i can fit under the car without jackstand or ramp...dont forget the crusher washer and correct Torque for the drain bolt.!
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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napa number is a 1365.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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any 5w-XX synthetic, any filter other than regular FRAM (orange), and don't forget the crush washer.
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