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06-27-2012, 12:06 AM | #5576 | |
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Hey guys! I mostly post in the OBS thread, but I have a question, what kind of oil do you guys run in our NA engines?
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06-27-2012, 12:07 AM | #5577 | ||
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06-27-2012, 12:20 AM | #5578 |
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Would you recommend 5w-40 Rotella T6? For some reason all the Subie guys around here live by it. But it's against the recommended weight on the Subaru cap and it's typically used in diesel trucks so thr doesn't sound like the right option but of course I know nothing about oil. I do drive about 50% "spirited" at mid to high rpms.
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06-27-2012, 12:56 AM | #5579 | |
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06-27-2012, 01:13 AM | #5580 | ||
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06-27-2012, 01:15 AM | #5581 | |
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06-27-2012, 01:29 AM | #5582 | |
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06-27-2012, 01:38 AM | #5583 | |
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I believe Turbocharged guys need the 5w-40 because Turbo'd engines run at higher idling temps than we see in a N/A car. Without the ability to maintain efficiency of the oil viscosity, it can cause major damage to the engine. |
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06-27-2012, 01:41 AM | #5584 | |
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Seems like a great way to blow an engine using 0w-20 throughout the year. |
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06-27-2012, 01:54 AM | #5585 |
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I wouldn't be hurting anything running a full synthetic 5w-30 all year right? Pittsburgh weather, about average of 75ish during the summer, average 30ish in the winter?
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06-27-2012, 01:57 AM | #5586 |
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^shouldn't be, but if it were me, i would switch to 0w-XX during the winter time.
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06-27-2012, 01:58 AM | #5587 |
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I always let my car warm up (blue light off) if that accounts for anything hahah
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06-27-2012, 07:25 AM | #5588 |
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The Subaru dealer recommends 5w40 cuz of the weather conditions but with all my cars, and pretty much everyone else here runs 5w30 with no probs.....I'm about to switch but Idk if ima jump the gun. We average about 82-90some degrees daily
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06-27-2012, 07:57 AM | #5589 |
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I'm in mi and I run mobile full syn 5w-30 all year with no problems. Been doin it for past year and half. I've ran valvoline full syn in other cars with no problem but in this car it started ticking real bad. Also don't use mobile syn extended performance. It's junk....at 3k it was black and a quart low
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06-27-2012, 09:40 AM | #5590 | |
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And, of course, don't forget the Fumoto drain valve if you are doing your own oil changes! http://www.fumotousa.com/ |
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06-27-2012, 01:07 PM | #5591 | ||
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06-27-2012, 03:37 PM | #5592 |
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I decided to paint my grill dark grey yesterday. I actually used plastidip as primer so I can always take it off if I want to.
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06-27-2012, 04:36 PM | #5593 | |
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06-27-2012, 06:29 PM | #5594 |
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06-27-2012, 09:18 PM | #5595 |
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Well I decided on Moble 1 5w-30 to be safe and run what my cap says. We will see how it goes! Thanks for the input everyone!
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06-27-2012, 10:57 PM | #5596 |
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Hey guys here's a lil update:
I got a sweet deal on a seibon wrx/sti spoiler that I couldnt pass up. Overall fit is great, and the quality of the spoiler is excellent as well. I like the CF look for now but may end up plastidipping then painting over it down the road. My plan for each area is as listed below: Suspension: koni's with some RCE yellow springs w/ 09 wrx struts, whiteline positive power kit bushings, Front control arm bushings (all), and gearbox positive shift kit! Exhaust:HP2 Magnaflow resonator in hopes to reduce raspyness after initial startup Brakes: Install Goodridge SS lines, "" wrx caliper brackets, dba t3 rotors F+R, and HP+ F+R Wheels/Tires: Enkei PF01's 17x8 +45 w/ 235/40/17 Michelin Pilot Super Sports -Sorry for all the info, just thoughtd I'd share my plans |
06-27-2012, 10:59 PM | #5597 |
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Any overall pics??
Looks like some sweet plans + new spoiler on there!! |
06-27-2012, 11:06 PM | #5598 |
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Not yet. Ive seriously been busy everyday this week
Thanks man, it will be awesome once all my money goes down the drain |
06-28-2012, 12:38 AM | #5599 | |
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06-28-2012, 02:36 AM | #5600 | |
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