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Old 07-06-2013, 12:21 PM   #3801
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Its all good. I agree with what you're saying.
But there arent any special additives in the factory oil. Its Idemitsu 0w20.
With some residual assembly lube.
I think I broke the last one in too conservatively.
I'm still not "going hard". I'm just varying rpms and load and not giving two ****s about mpg's for the first 1000-1200.
Your probably doing exactly what you should do. Not to easy, not to hard. Let me know how you like amsoil. I've never used it, and have been curious. I've always used Royal Purple. I'm a creature of habit, its not that I think RP is better than the next one.
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:30 PM   #3802
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I've used amsoil before.
Their 75w90 Severe Gear is awesome stuff for your Sube's tranny and rear end. Ask Zeeper!
UOA's done on Amsoil samples as well as EXTENSIVE testing/use/abise by many government agencies with vehicles has led me to become a real believer in Amsoil products.
RP is probably really good stuff too, but it sure isnt as popular on the Subaru message boards. I definitely think Amsoils gear oils have a better reputation.
But for motor oil- all 0w20's perform well in tests and all seem to be really good oils.
I get free oil AND changes for life so after 3000 miles, it will lilely run factory Idemitsu.
But I am also a creature of habit, and having heard great things about Pennzoils new 0w20 I couldnt help but buy a couple jugs when they were available and on sale at wallyworld for like $24....
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:32 PM   #3803
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The reason I'm going Amsoil (oe) is I want to make sure and have the BEST in there for its first change.
I think we all can agree that early engine life is the most crucial part.
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:47 PM   #3804
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I've used amsoil before.
Their 75w90 Severe Gear is awesome stuff for your Sube's tranny and rear end. Ask Zeeper!
UOA's done on Amsoil samples as well as EXTENSIVE testing/use/abise by many government agencies with vehicles has led me to become a real believer in Amsoil products.
RP is probably really good stuff too, but it sure isnt as popular on the Subaru message boards. I definitely think Amsoils gear oils have a better reputation.
But for motor oil- all 0w20's perform well in tests and all seem to be really good oils.
I get free oil AND changes for life so after 3000 miles, it will lilely run factory Idemitsu.
But I am also a creature of habit, and having heard great things about Pennzoils new 0w20 I couldnt help but buy a couple jugs when they were available and on sale at wallyworld for like $24....
Thanks- I wanted to change gear and tranny oil out- but didn't know what to use or if it was recommended. I read someone say not to use anything but factory stuff with cvt. I sold my JD mower ( don't have time to mow anymore) to a guy that runs a heavy equip co that sells Nissan equipment. Nissan gave them all 2wd trucks for service rigs. He changed all fluids to synthetic immed and gets 35. + or - mpg in the truck. He said mainly due to syn oils in drive train.
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:54 PM   #3805
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There must be a reason Subaru specify ONLY use 0w20 full Synthetic from the first oil change.

A buddies BMW motorbikes ( 2 ) have a similar requirment with BMW stressing using anything else risked voiding warranty. Can only think these engines bores with their slippery coating and tight tolerances don't need "running in" in the same way they used to ?

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Old 07-06-2013, 01:43 PM   #3806
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There must be a reason Subaru specify ONLY use 0w20 full Synthetic from the first oil change.
One word: MPG
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Old 07-06-2013, 02:36 PM   #3807
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There must be a reason Subaru specify ONLY use 0w20 full Synthetic from the first oil change.
The FB engine. A pretty significant change from the old EJ engine. Especially with the cylinder head. Tight tolerances need the oil to be thin. I saw a video on YouTube from a Subaru service department talking about why these engines need 0w20 synthetic oil. I use 5w20 synthetic
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Old 07-06-2013, 07:13 PM   #3808
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One word: MPG
Technically that's 3
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Old 07-06-2013, 07:33 PM   #3809
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Ive heard rumors on the web that xv's have been found to come filled with 5w20.
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Old 07-06-2013, 08:30 PM   #3810
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I use whatever oil is on sale.

Napa 0W20 for $3.49 a quart currently. Made by Valvoline. Next time? Who knows, whatever is on sale.
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Old 07-06-2013, 10:31 PM   #3811
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Technically that's 3
While MPGs the obvious long term answer it's not the answer to my question with regards to run in.

My last 2 new cars that run Full synthetic were recommend by factory to use Semi for the first 12,000 miles before switching to Full. The Impreza is different in Requiring "Full" by Subaru from day one, so presume the engine is either pre run in by the factory or built so running in is unnessary for the bore although still required other mechanicals.
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Old 07-06-2013, 10:46 PM   #3812
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While MPGs the obvious long term answer it's not the answer to my question with regards to run in.

My last 2 new cars that run Full synthetic were recommend by factory to use Semi for the first 12,000 miles before switching to Full. The Impreza is different in Requiring "Full" by Subaru from day one, so presume the engine is either pre run in by the factory or built so running in is unnessary for the bore although still required other mechanicals.
This was my concern, albeit I was unaware full synthetic came from factory. I also feel if that's the case then my thoughts for minor oil burn goes out the window. That is assuming tho, that Subaru engineers didn't jump into the new gov mpg guidelines blindfolded. I find it hard to believe they havnt thought things out properly, so to me that only leaves the fact that attention to proper break in is of less significance than previously thought. That is based tho, off of them having full synthetic from the factory.
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Old 07-06-2013, 11:55 PM   #3813
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This was my concern, albeit I was unaware full synthetic came from factory. I also feel if that's the case then my thoughts for minor oil burn goes out the window. That is assuming tho, that Subaru engineers didn't jump into the new gov mpg guidelines blindfolded. I find it hard to believe they havnt thought things out properly, so to me that only leaves the fact that attention to proper break in is of less significance than previously thought. That is based tho, off of them having full synthetic from the factory.
I think you are better off running factory fill until closer to 7500 miles. From what I saw on my car it was still breaking in through 14000 miles and that was on 3 total changes. If I were to do it again I would run factory fill much longer than the 1200 I ran it
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Old 07-07-2013, 12:16 AM   #3814
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I think you are better off running factory fill until closer to 7500 miles. From what I saw on my car it was still breaking in through 14000 miles and that was on 3 total changes. If I were to do it again I would run factory fill much longer than the 1200 I ran it
I already screwed up then. I changed it to RP at just under 3,000. I'm just a little over 7 now and just did 2nd RP change. I'm not using oil, and it runs great for what it is. So hopefully I'll be ok.
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Old 07-07-2013, 12:22 AM   #3815
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I already screwed up then. I changed it to RP at just under 3,000. I'm just a little over 7 now and just did 2nd RP change. I'm not using oil, and it runs great for what it is. So hopefully I'll be ok.
I'm at just shy of 23k and my oil is also pretty good, I don't notice any real drop in level until later in the interval.
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Old 07-07-2013, 08:36 AM   #3816
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I changed my oil twice so far, starting with a change to Amsoil OE at about 1200 miles, then Signature series at 7,000 miles. the car has about 12,000 miles on it now with no visible oil consumption.

The oil changes will neither increase nor decrease your chance of having an engine that consumes oil IMHO.

As far as break in: I didn't do a hard break in, nor did I baby it.

I did not really rev it up until well after the engine had broken in, and seldom do that now (hence my theory that there may be a correlation between those that rev the engine high and increased oil consumption)

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While i agree with you- no amount of rpm's helped my consumption test along.
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Old 07-07-2013, 01:45 PM   #3818
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While i agree with you- no amount of rpm's helped my consumption test along.
It did for some
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Old 07-07-2013, 04:27 PM   #3819
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Fixing to go wash and DETAIL a car that I LOVE!!
Feels great to not hate my car. Life is already much less stressful.
Once I started having to do plumbing, roofing, etc a LOT, I decided a new car was in order.
I like the towing ability, but alas, on the 4th some dickholes stole my trailer. God damn thievery...
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Fixing to go wash and DETAIL a car that I LOVE!!
Feels great to not hate my car. Life is already much less stressful.
Once I started having to do plumbing, roofing, etc a LOT, I decided a new car was in order.
I like the towing ability, but alas, on the 4th some dickholes stole my trailer. God damn thievery...
Sorry bout that bro- I can't count the ladders, drills, etc I've had stolen at job sites. I loaned a new 18+2 challenger flatbed to a buddy who left it at his sign shop chained to his gooseneck between it and his building. They cut fence, busted chain and drug the gooseneck over and took my trailer. Cops said its a big issue, and most around here go to Oklahoma since they don't register trailers there. Go figure
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Chancesof recovering my 6x12 homebuilt utility are pretty low...
I am in the middle of moving and actually was worried some asswipe would get it.
Oh well...
I'll do a 5x10 this time, so it'll be a little easier to pull with the XV.
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Old 07-07-2013, 07:51 PM   #3822
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Chancesof recovering my 6x12 homebuilt utility are pretty low...
I am in the middle of moving and actually was worried some asswipe would get it.
Oh well...
I'll do a 5x10 this time, so it'll be a little easier to pull with the XV.
I should have bought an XV.

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I would have originally if I'd been given the choice.
I actually scoffed at the idea of the xv when I first heard and read about it. I thought they had simply "lifted" the Impreza.
I like it well enough that, well, I bought it even though its a Subaru!
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Update: I've had my oil light come on 3 times since the last oil change, which was performed at the dealership. Which tallys up to 3 qts in 4,000 miles. I've been talking to the service manager and he told me they're going to have a specialist come out to look at the car. They are going to want to keep it for 3 days and they'll provide me with a loaner. The manager wouldn't provide me with much details, however he mentioned something of a possible engine swap.
Just an update: They had a master tech look at my engine. He decided it needed to be replaced. It took them a month before they told me I could come pick up my car. When I picked it up I drove it 500 ft down the street and it started misfiring. The check engine and traction control light came on and the cruise light started blinking at me. I took it back to the dealer and they gave me another loaner. Everybody who I talk to about this asks me why they just don't give me a new car. Anybody have any experience with a full car replacement?
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How old is the car? How does the Lemon Law work in your state?

The misfiring might be a minor thing, like not connecting a sensor or two when the new engine was installed (although I would expect the service department to give the car a thorough test drive before having you come pick it up).
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