Oil Change Question

Boostalot101 · 12-11-2008, 04:51 PM

I have had my Subaru for about a year now and decided to do an oil change myself today. I found it hard to do because of the shield under the car. there were two trap doors but when i opened them there wasnt anything of importance behind them. Can someone lend some advice or a little help, the owners manuel didnt help much, do I really have to take the shroud off. advice is appreciated.

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Tahoe SC · 12-11-2008, 04:55 PM

cut holes out or remove the shroud.

Boostalot101 · 12-11-2008, 04:57 PM

I kind of want to avoid demolishing it.

mikeythejew · 12-11-2008, 05:21 PM

Get an oil filter socket at napa, and a 3/8" flex head ratchet from sears.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...+Purpose&sName

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...ench+-+End+Cap I don't know the size off hand.

No need to take my unmolested shield off my 07' WRX to change the oil filter.

Boostalot101 · 12-11-2008, 05:32 PM

I have the tools to do it with I just want to know what the easiest way to do it is. How do I drain the oil with the shield on? you would think subaru would be smart and made it easier. maybe its there insurance policy to make sure you bring it to the shop

. idk

mikeythejew · 12-11-2008, 05:43 PM

Get a fumoto valve with the nipple and attach a hose. I can live with the shield in place and change the oil/filter easily on my 07. Are other years sooooooo much more of a hassle?

Unabomber · 12-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Just remove it with each oil change, it's not like it's hard. I've had mine on and off about 98,000 times.

Boostalot101 · 12-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Ok well im guessing that you just have to pop the shield off.

AndyH · 12-14-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boostalot101

Ok well im guessing that you just have to pop the shield off.

Um, yeah. That's the easiest way to do an oil change IMHO.

long5152 · 12-14-2008, 11:02 PM

or just keep it off

RonJitsu · 12-15-2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

I've had mine on and off about 98,000 times.

C'mon now Ron, 98,000 times is a bit of a stretch.

kh15 · 12-15-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by long5152

or just keep it off

i got sick of taking mine on and off so its been sitting in my garage for about a year now

12-11-2008, 04:51 PM	#1
Boostalot101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192087 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville TN Vehicle: 2007 WRX 2.5i Silver Metallic	Oil Change Question I have had my Subaru for about a year now and decided to do an oil change myself today. I found it hard to do because of the shield under the car. there were two trap doors but when i opened them there wasnt anything of importance behind them. Can someone lend some advice or a little help, the owners manuel didnt help much, do I really have to take the shroud off. advice is appreciated. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-11-2008, 04:57 PM	#3
Boostalot101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192087 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville TN Vehicle: 2007 WRX 2.5i Silver Metallic	I kind of want to avoid demolishing it. Last edited by Boostalot101; 12-11-2008 at 05:09 PM.

12-11-2008, 05:32 PM	#5
Boostalot101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192087 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville TN Vehicle: 2007 WRX 2.5i Silver Metallic	I have the tools to do it with I just want to know what the easiest way to do it is. How do I drain the oil with the shield on? you would think subaru would be smart and made it easier. maybe its there insurance policy to make sure you bring it to the shop. idk

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12-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#2
Tahoe SC Scooby Specialist Member#: 131996 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Lago forestal Vehicle: 2006 CGM WRX Wagon Yimi Tuned 296AWP/322TQ	cut holes out or remove the shroud.

12-11-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
mikeythejew Scooby Specialist Member#: 141672 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: 07' wrx Uncle Scotty 5W30	Get an oil filter socket at napa, and a 3/8" flex head ratchet from sears. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...+Purpose&sName http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...ench+-+End+Cap I don't know the size off hand. No need to take my unmolested shield off my 07' WRX to change the oil filter.

12-11-2008, 05:43 PM	#6
mikeythejew Scooby Specialist Member#: 141672 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: 07' wrx Uncle Scotty 5W30	Get a fumoto valve with the nipple and attach a hose. I can live with the shield in place and change the oil/filter easily on my 07. Are other years sooooooo much more of a hassle?

12-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#7
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Just remove it with each oil change, it's not like it's hard. I've had mine on and off about 98,000 times.

12-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#8
Boostalot101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192087 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville TN Vehicle: 2007 WRX 2.5i Silver Metallic	Ok well im guessing that you just have to pop the shield off.

12-14-2008, 11:02 PM	#10
long5152 Scooby Newbie Member#: 93657 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: so cal/ 949,714,951, Vehicle: 2002 V8 Bitches psm	or just keep it off