Oil change
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God damn guys!
I was looking for some honest answers of what you use and recommend coming from forums of people just arguing. So stop the arguing and post what you use, you're just confusing me.
I have a k&n hp1008 filter. Don't tell me to not use it. If it "sucks" rsd wouldn't recommend it.
Amsoil full synthetic 5w-30.
Now amsoil guys, should I go OE or the signature series formula?
I was looking for some honest answers of what you use and recommend coming from forums of people just arguing. So stop the arguing and post what you use, you're just confusing me.
I have a k&n hp1008 filter. Don't tell me to not use it. If it "sucks" rsd wouldn't recommend it.
Amsoil full synthetic 5w-30.
Now amsoil guys, should I go OE or the signature series formula?
God damn guys!
I was looking for some honest answers of what you use and recommend coming from forums of people just arguing. So stop the arguing and post what you use, you're just confusing me.
I have a k&n hp1008 filter. Don't tell me to not use it. If it "sucks" rsd wouldn't recommend it.
Amsoil full synthetic 5w-30.
Now amsoil guys, should I go OE or the signature series formula?
I was looking for some honest answers of what you use and recommend coming from forums of people just arguing. So stop the arguing and post what you use, you're just confusing me.
I have a k&n hp1008 filter. Don't tell me to not use it. If it "sucks" rsd wouldn't recommend it.
Amsoil full synthetic 5w-30.
Now amsoil guys, should I go OE or the signature series formula?
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No real reason for the Sig series unless you are racing it and changing it per spec.
K&N filter (1008) is just fine, despite what a few people will try to tell you that the "bypass" is wrong, it works just fine and has no problems.
K&N filter (1008) is just fine, despite what a few people will try to tell you that the "bypass" is wrong, it works just fine and has no problems.
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I ran OE for a bit, then switched over the the signature series. I am actually waiting on some UOA to come back.. From what I have been seeing even at 3,000 miles my oil is still not entirely broken in. Now im running signature series but I am a whole different story.. I also used their filter but its up to you whether or not you want to use it.
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I used Total 5w30 when I had the wagon. Just try an oil suggested by others out and do a used oil analysis afterwards. It'll be a good way to determine if the oil you're using is good for your engine.
Blackstone Labs
If you want to know if an oil is good for your car, try running it in your car and send it off to do an Oil Analysis from a company like Blackstone Labs.
- Bob is the Oil Guy
If you want to know if an oil is good for your car, try running it in your car and send it off to do an Oil Analysis from a company like Blackstone Labs.
- Bob is the Oil Guy
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*sigh*
Ok first off, for all the people using T6, you should NOT be using it. Even shell has said its not for use in gas turbo motors. They don't market it for our motors, they market to the diesel crowd. Yes I understand its rated for our motors, but the manufacture says no.
I myself am using Castro Edge(formerly syntec) 5W30 in my engine, and have from day one of the build.
Also remember, filter is KEY, the OEM filter is not enough for a higher performance engine unless you are changing out things more often (like 3000 on the button). I would recommend on a personal level, the K&N filter.
Ok first off, for all the people using T6, you should NOT be using it. Even shell has said its not for use in gas turbo motors. They don't market it for our motors, they market to the diesel crowd. Yes I understand its rated for our motors, but the manufacture says no.
I myself am using Castro Edge(formerly syntec) 5W30 in my engine, and have from day one of the build.
Also remember, filter is KEY, the OEM filter is not enough for a higher performance engine unless you are changing out things more often (like 3000 on the button). I would recommend on a personal level, the K&N filter.
AFAIK, there is only ONE (two if you consider rebranding) oil filter not sold directly from Subaru that meets ALL OEM specs. (hell I don't even think the new Honeywell filters meet all OEM specs) Your K&N filter is not that one.
