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06-16-2013, 10:14 AM | #151 |
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I guess, Fred beans sells six filters and washers for a very reasonable shipped price. No trip to the dealer. That's good enough for me. My car is worth the difference in cost to me, whether it is actually better or not. One less thing for a dealer to blame for a malfunction.
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06-16-2013, 10:15 AM | #152 |
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About the 3750 or 7500 mile question. For my personal comfort level I'm happy with 3750, but I'm wondering why my dealer, (who I would guess would want more money from me, not less) would recommend 7500? (not saying that I'll go to him other than for the first free 2 years). And here in Phoenix it is over 100 EVERY day in the summer and over 110 on about 25 days.
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06-16-2013, 11:07 AM | #153 |
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I haven't got under car yet. If i use ramps to drive up on will that incline be okay for changing/draining oil? Or should this be done on level ground?
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06-16-2013, 11:15 AM | #154 |
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Car ramps are sufficient for oil changes. Make sure you use ramps rated for your vehicle and follow the directions.
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06-16-2013, 11:16 AM | #155 | |
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As mentioned above, Pennzoil Ultra 5W-30 has been showing good uoa results. Although, I haven't seen more than one or two random uoa's with the exception of one person at bitog running it in a stock WRX that sees mainly highway miles (very easy on oil). It has amazingly low NOACK volatility (evaporation), but it is still a Resource Conserving oil. Here's a list of synthetics tested by the PQIA (consumer watchdog group). Notice the low NOACK on all Shell oils. http://www.pqiamerica.com/March2013P...sallfinal.html Generally, an oil with a higher HTHS will be the most stable (although PU 5W-30 appears to stay in grade very well). Resource Conserving oils cannot have an HTHS of higher than 3.4. You have to look up the manufacturer product data sheets to find HTHS. Personally, I wouldn't stress out about thinking that you MUST run API SN and ILSAC GF5. After all, the manual allows "5W-40 conventional" for replenishment and there is no such thing! Here's a thread on shear stable 5W-30's. -Dennis Last edited by bluesubie; 06-16-2013 at 11:26 AM. |
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06-16-2013, 12:20 PM | #156 |
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Warranty issues aside (I already have stage 1), I'm thinking about using either one of these oils next:
Redline 5w-30 Mobil 1 0w-40 Any opinions on these two? |
06-16-2013, 01:35 PM | #157 | |
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06-16-2013, 01:40 PM | #158 | |
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With the red line, I read something on bitog about it having some additives that can cause premature wear and sludge in the long run. Let me see if I can find the link. |
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06-16-2013, 02:13 PM | #159 | |
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The downside to Redline is cost ... Its about 11 bucks a qt or so. But considerng oil is the lifeblood of an engine, I don't choose oil simply based on price. |
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06-16-2013, 02:19 PM | #160 | |
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06-16-2013, 06:41 PM | #161 |
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Mobil 1 0w-40 has a "European car formula". Is that the one we get?
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06-17-2013, 06:00 PM | #162 |
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06-17-2013, 07:08 PM | #163 |
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For all those who are still confused about the oil change interval. I got this answer in April 2013
"Dear pkluong: Thank you for taking the time to contact Subaru of America, Inc. Congratulations on the purchase of your 2013 WRX. For Subaru of America, Inc.'s maintenance recommendations for your 2013 WRX, please review the maintenance schedule on page 33 in the "Warranty and Maintenance" booklet. We are aware that the maintenance schedule on MySubaru sites for 2013 WRX models show 3,750 mile intervals. This has been brought to the attention of our Marketing Department. We recommend maintenance services every 7,500 miles or 7.5 months, whichever comes first. Your dealer may recommend 3,750 mile intervals. If so, for all of the dealer maintenance recommendations in between ours, such as the 3,750 and 11,250 mile services, your dealer is always and only recommending an oil change. We recommend that you at least follow our minimum recommendations to keep all warranties intact and your vehicle in good operating condition. Thank you, Phil, for the opportunity to be of service. Sincerely, John J. Mergen Subaru of America, Inc. Customer/Dealer Services Department 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Service Request #1-3908508305" |
06-18-2013, 03:28 AM | #164 | |
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napa gold purolator wix all good choices; when i drove my wrx i lived 40 minutes from the closest dealer, autozone was 10 minutes away |
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06-18-2013, 04:09 AM | #165 | |
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Rotella T6 on the other hand.... |
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06-18-2013, 05:24 PM | #166 |
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Thoughts on Mobil 1 0w-40?
I know people here seem to hate Mobil 5w-30, but haven't seen too much on 0w-40 |
06-18-2013, 06:04 PM | #167 | |
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Mobil 1 0W-40 meets or exceeds the requirements of: API SN, SM, SL, SJ ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 Nissan GT-R Mobil 1 0W-40 has the following builder approvals: MB-Approval 229.3 MB-Approval 229.5 BMW LONGLIFE OIL 01 VW 502 00/505 00 PORSCHE A40 VOA: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2365762 -Dennis |
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06-19-2013, 03:34 PM | #168 | |
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Just picked some up. What car was that uoa done in? |
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06-19-2013, 04:45 PM | #169 |
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If you are referring to the VOA in blue subie's link, that is a Virgin Oil Analysis, as in oil sent to the lab straight from the bottle. Fresh and unadulterated.
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06-19-2013, 04:48 PM | #170 |
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Why are people still debating whether or not to use Mobil 1. It's obviously **** oil that sheers easily and causing numerous rod bearing failures? Just stop being a jew like myself and use Rotella T6, Schaeffer Series 9000, or Amsoil? Pick one and call it a day. Or, run Mobil 1 and don't call me when you 30k sti is knocking like the headboard of my bed at 2am from age 16-25.
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06-19-2013, 06:22 PM | #171 | |
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Mobil 0w-40 is a different story. |
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06-19-2013, 07:00 PM | #172 |
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im always up for trying new oil. i have been on the t6 since i dumped the oem fluid. here is my last oil report. i changed the oil right before my protune on e85. my plan was to run the t6 for 1,000 miles and see what it looks like. any thoughts? dennis? this sample is 90% city driving, less than 4 miles to work each way. dont hit boost till the car warms up, and i dont beat it to death either. last time i had fuel @ 1.5%, this time nothing
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06-19-2013, 07:50 PM | #173 |
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That has a pretty high amount of copper I think.
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06-19-2013, 08:51 PM | #174 |
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06-19-2013, 09:17 PM | #175 |
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