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Chocobo87 03-18-2008 05:09 PM

Oil change
 
What do you guys recommend me getting? This is the first oil change on my STI

Brand and model numbers would be nice :D

PikkaGTR 03-19-2008 11:42 AM

How many miles?
breakin change i'd recommend just using OEM

porter_mann 03-19-2008 12:45 PM

Once your done with your break in period, I would recommend switiching to a high quality synthetic oil like AMSoil, Redline, Royal Purple, etc... Also, use OEM oil filter. Its a bit more expensive, but pay back in the long run.

con10der_8 03-19-2008 01:15 PM

10w30,5w30 etc etc....which one is better? noob here too

porter_mann 03-19-2008 01:57 PM

I would stick with what Subaru recommends, 5w30 unless you have needs for thicker/thinner oil (i.e. freezing weather, death valley-like heat).

From my own personal experience, synthetic oil tends to keep the engine running smoother, especially at higher RPMs. If you do it yourself, the cost almost balances out compared to if you bring it in.

Lurk 06-27-2008 04:18 PM

OEM filter and 10w30 Mobil 1.

glenspen 06-27-2008 04:21 PM

[QUOTE=Lurk;2242192]OEM filter and 5w30 Mobil 1.[/QUOTE]

Fixed

wrxisthebest 06-27-2008 04:29 PM

nah.. 10w-30 is so much better! well i guess its where u live..

ciRe_oNe 06-27-2008 05:49 PM

Anyone recommend those quick drain plugs?

xhengmanx 06-27-2008 06:40 PM

i've had mine on for 2 months no problemsso far. also ave on iclub has it on for a year or more and he hasnt had a problem either. i bought one called qwikvalve

ScoobyStas 07-19-2008 04:43 AM

now why is 10-30 so much better than 5-30? is it because its thicker when cold, and takes longer to get up to operating temp? 5-30 for the win.


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