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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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I've use Redline for a long time and have had zero issues as well. I've used their regular oil as well as their 'race' oil. I'm also sponsored by them. I use it in the rally car as well as my Dodge Ram 2500 (daily driver and tow/service rig) engine and tranny.

I can get it for you cheaper than retail. but since I'm not a vendor on here, if you're interested, PM me for pricing.

that goes for anyone else, and ANY of their products.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by failure
Mike the Aussie convinced me to use Total, once I found out Blackstone likes it.
I use Total as well, got convinced by Mike as he runs tests with the oil after each use. I think he uses it on the L too (not sure). I've used it for the past 2 oil changes, so far so good, nothing gone wrong
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Unit 91
I've been using Subaru's own 5w30 for the last 10k miles and... zero issues. I dig it.
who makes it?
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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We use Amsoil 5w-40 in most cars. Great oil all around.

-- Ed

^^this!

oh, i've been getting my oil changes with eq since I got my car and they use the european formula
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tedward88
I use Total as well, got convinced by Mike as he runs tests with the oil after each use. I think he uses it on the L too (not sure). I've used it for the past 2 oil changes, so far so good, nothing gone wrong

Mee too Mee too
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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who makes it?
Idemitsu.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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im also on 0w30 Castrol and will be switching to Rotella T6 on my next change
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hYpE-R-29
im also on 0w30 Castrol and will be switching to Rotella T6 on my next change
Any particular reason why you are switching?
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by flukewrx
Any particular reason why you are switching?
Nothing out of the ordinally, I know the BlackStone Labs and Bob is the oil guy the reviews are somewhat Identical. Mainly cost. $22 with filter at Oreily is cheaper than waiting for autozone deals for $35.00. Currently without a deal from Autozone Syntec is now close to $9 per rt.
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tedward88
I use Total as well, got convinced by Mike as he runs tests with the oil after each use. I think he uses it on the L too (not sure). I've used it for the past 2 oil changes, so far so good, nothing gone wrong
Yeah, that's what first sold me, then he mentioned he spoke to 2 different techs on different days at Blackstone, and they both recommended Total without hesitation. I'll be switching over to Total once my engine is broken in.
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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How much is total for 5qts?
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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So another quick question.

What oil filter do you guys use? Does everyone just use the Subaru blue OEM filter?
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Wix or OEM.
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by hYpE-R-29
im also on 0w30 Castrol and will be switching to Rotella T6 on my next change
Rotella T6 is cheap mans oil, you want the best use Motul 300v. No idea why people use cheap oil on there motors, i rather spend 15 dollars a quart then 5 for cheap oil. I have used a lot of oils and Motul is by far the best I have used!
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jodice112
So another quick question.

What oil filter do you guys use? Does everyone just use the Subaru blue OEM filter?
I thought they where black? I use OEM Subaru with Motul 300v, best combo.......



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