Oil Change???
01-22-2009, 02:02 PM
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Oil Change???
So all my oil change has been with Subaru and its costing me 35-45 dollars. Where do you guys get your oil change? Do you do it yourself? If so what oil? Every 3000-4000 miles?
Im already at 13xxx with my 08 wrx
-Thanks for the help!!
Im already at 13xxx with my 08 wrx
-Thanks for the help!!
01-23-2009, 12:36 AM
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try to read this post..you may get a lot of information here about changing oil..enjoy!!! http://autorepair.about.com/od/regul...oil_change.htm
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01-27-2009, 07:14 AM
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I have an 09 wrx and i had my first oil change done at the dealer for free. I'm gonna have them do a couple more cuz i have coupons and its freezing outside, also its on their file. When its get warm out I'll be doing them myself.
Im using regular oil for now, when i start doing them myself its gonna be Amsoil Synthetic 5w-30 and amsoil filter.
the new canadian made subaru filters are crap, dont use them.
Im using regular oil for now, when i start doing them myself its gonna be Amsoil Synthetic 5w-30 and amsoil filter.
the new canadian made subaru filters are crap, dont use them.
01-31-2009, 08:11 AM
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go to walmart and get the gallon jugs and its even cheaper. Jack up passenger side of car and it should give you enough clearance to stick a drain pan underneath and remove the oil pan drain plug change plug gasket and swap out filters. Get oem filter from subaru along with gasket.
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02-03-2009, 05:09 PM
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Definitely jack up the driverside if your plug is on the passenger side (which mine is).
I've been using Royal Purple (5-30 in the Winter, 10-40 in the Summer) but I'm thinking of switching to Motul or Amsoil.
I've always used OEM filters but I ran out and heard the new ones suck so I did some research and it seems you can't go wrong with a Purolator Pure One. The bonus is they're inexpensive, Sonic Yellow and textured for easy removal.
And +1 for jackstands.
I've been using Royal Purple (5-30 in the Winter, 10-40 in the Summer) but I'm thinking of switching to Motul or Amsoil.
I've always used OEM filters but I ran out and heard the new ones suck so I did some research and it seems you can't go wrong with a Purolator Pure One. The bonus is they're inexpensive, Sonic Yellow and textured for easy removal.
And +1 for jackstands.
02-03-2009, 05:13 PM
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If you jack up the driver side a touch, I think you'll help insure that all of the sludge in the bottom escapes completely. I also remove my Fumoto oil valve, and even though I slotted it, I still get an extra tablespoon of dirty oil to drain that way. And that last tablespoon has the most crud so I feel pretty good about it. The valve still makes it a lot easier and negates the need of the crush washer.