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10-25-2012, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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2002 wrx oil change question
hey guys just bought a 2002 wrx for a pretty good price, previous owner hasnt changed the oil since december 2011, i dont know what the fu*k he was thinking! so for about 7000 or 8000 km he put on it this year he has only been adding oil. is there something i should put in my oil on my next oil change or something?
thanks
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10-25-2012, 04:02 PM | #2 |
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That's really only about 5000 miles. Should be just fine. Just do a standard oil change with a filter.
I prefer the Rotella 5w-40 much of the rest of the forum uses. You can use just about anything that meets the requirements in the manual though. OEM or Purolator filters are good.. but again, really anything will do within proper spec. Except Fram... stay away from Fram. |
10-25-2012, 04:03 PM | #3 | |
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10-25-2012, 04:14 PM | #4 | |
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10-25-2012, 04:15 PM | #5 |
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ok thanks guys really appreciate it, just wanted to make sure not so familiar with subaru yet!
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10-25-2012, 04:45 PM | #6 | |
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10-25-2012, 05:26 PM | #7 |
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I second the T6. It really works wonders in my bugeye.
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10-25-2012, 05:36 PM | #8 |
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i use motul in mine
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10-25-2012, 05:46 PM | #9 | |
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10-25-2012, 05:52 PM | #10 | |
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10-26-2012, 12:43 AM | #11 |
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Yea these things like to drink the mobil 1. I use pennzoil ultra 5w-30 synthetic is the only option.
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10-26-2012, 04:46 AM | #12 |
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Run some seafoam through it if you wish.
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10-26-2012, 07:36 AM | #13 |
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10-26-2012, 08:00 AM | #14 |
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I also use Rotella T6 and Subaru filters.
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11-15-2012, 04:22 PM | #15 |
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Just don't use Mobil 1. Used Mobil 1 5w30 and 10w30 and it burns like crazy for my 2002. My Subaru mechanic told me to stick with Dino or synthetic blend only. He said my car shouldnt use fill synthetic either. He said to go with 10w30 or 20w50 if my car still burn a ton of oil.
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11-15-2012, 04:28 PM | #16 |
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I just started using Rotella as of 30 mins ago lol
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11-15-2012, 04:30 PM | #17 |
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For me, the Rotella has been working great. It initially burned a bit when I first switched, but after that, the oil level never went down. Maybe very very slightly. I've checked it literally every week after finding it low after the first fillup.
So far, it's great stuff. |
11-15-2012, 05:05 PM | #18 | |
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11-15-2012, 05:23 PM | #19 | |
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11-15-2012, 06:26 PM | #20 | |
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11-15-2012, 11:10 PM | #21 |
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I know my experience is limited as I only got my WRX in July but in 4500 miles it burned absolutely no Mobil 1 5w30 and my buddy that owned it before me had no oil burning issues either.
however, I just did an oil change and went with Rotella T6 5w40. It seems fine too. |
11-16-2012, 04:08 AM | #22 |
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I'm using valvoline synpower 5w40 with a wix 57712 filter(one of the few aftermarket filters that actually have the 23psi rating)with no issues at all. Runs like a dream lol.
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11-16-2012, 10:15 AM | #23 | |
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11-16-2012, 10:17 AM | #24 | |
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11-16-2012, 10:35 AM | #25 |
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I've been using AMSOIL 5w-30 with my bugeye for normal and aggressive street driving with little or no burning over a 3k period. It still looks and feels good after a regular oil change interval. 10w-40 for track use I saw only a small amount of oil consumption.
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