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07-06-2013, 12:21 PM | #3801 | |
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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.... |
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. |
07-06-2013, 12:47 PM | #3804 | |
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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 ? Last edited by John451; 07-06-2013 at 12:59 PM. |
07-06-2013, 01:43 PM | #3806 |
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07-06-2013, 02:36 PM | #3807 |
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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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07-06-2013, 07:13 PM | #3808 |
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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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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. |
07-06-2013, 10:31 PM | #3811 |
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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. |
07-06-2013, 10:46 PM | #3812 | |
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07-06-2013, 11:55 PM | #3813 | |
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07-07-2013, 12:16 AM | #3814 | |
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07-07-2013, 12:22 AM | #3815 |
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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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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) Last edited by Zeeper; 07-07-2013 at 08:42 AM. |
07-07-2013, 01:04 PM | #3817 |
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While i agree with you- no amount of rpm's helped my consumption test along.
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07-07-2013, 01:45 PM | #3818 |
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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... |
07-07-2013, 06:44 PM | #3820 | |
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07-07-2013, 07:14 PM | #3821 |
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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. |
07-07-2013, 07:51 PM | #3822 |
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07-07-2013, 09:00 PM | #3823 |
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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! |
07-08-2013, 10:56 AM | #3824 | |
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07-08-2013, 11:05 AM | #3825 |
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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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