What oil to use?

Wh1t3WRX · 01-22-2004, 09:58 PM

Ok ive been reading through the forums and their are tons of posts with equally the same amount of answers on what oil to use. The most popular seem to be mobil and amsoil. What weight is recamended, as i recall its 5w30 correct? If i bring the oil to the dealer will they change it so i can have records to keep the warranty happy? Also what oil filter should i use? I have an 02 WRX. Thanks.

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totoherbs · 01-22-2004, 10:06 PM

Ya, 5w30 is fine... I try and use something heavyer in the summer.

The dealer should put in whatever you bring them but doing it yourself is so easy... The type of oil shouldnt have anything to do with the warranty but some dealers are asshats.

Jejunum · 01-22-2004, 10:15 PM

use canola oil...its the best

regarding weight:
its in the manual RTFM

regarding type:
search, lots of debate!

regarding filter:
i like oem

regarding bringing oil:
my dealer doesnt have an issue with that

Wh1t3WRX · 01-22-2004, 10:30 PM

Dont you have to have proof that the oil was changed, for them to warranty the car, which doing it yourself, would be kindof hard to proove.

SubySal · 01-23-2004, 12:34 PM

I use Mobil 1 5W30. I also use a M1-104 filter (as far as I can tell they have the best filtration and multipass rating), but had to machine a longer oil filter union/stem to do so (at least on the RS I'm not positive about the ReX). With this set up the oil is still pretty clear at 3000 miles. I don't take it to the dealer to get the oil changed I do it myself and keep a logbook. As far as the best filter with the stock stem your pretty much have to use Purolator filters which are still pretty good. They produce the Suby OE filters as well as the Pep Boys house brand. There all basically a Purolator Plus. You can also use a Pure One as they have the same housings, but more filtering media. I also don't advise trying the M1 or K&N filters they are better, but the face of the filter is sunk in so the filter will only thread on about 2-1/2 to 3 turns which isn't enough on my RS. Hope this helps.

Zola · 01-23-2004, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wh1t3WRX
Dont you have to have proof that the oil was changed, for them to warranty the car, which doing it yourself, would be kindof hard to proove.

Record the date and mileage in your service history on my.subaru.com and keep receipts. Done.

ivrep · 01-23-2004, 02:35 PM

Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic all the way. At $5 a quart it may seem like overkill, but we are talking about our cars here!

SupaSizeFries · 01-23-2004, 10:30 PM

I use 5w-30 Mobil 1 with no problems.

overdose · 01-24-2004, 12:11 AM

mobil1 is cool, i go boost

4npower · 01-26-2004, 10:29 AM

Mobil 1 , Castrol Syntec, or if your RICH AMSOIL

01-22-2004, 09:58 PM	#1
Wh1t3WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 52412 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2002 WRX Aspen White	What oil to use??? Ok ive been reading through the forums and their are tons of posts with equally the same amount of answers on what oil to use. The most popular seem to be mobil and amsoil. What weight is recamended, as i recall its 5w30 correct? If i bring the oil to the dealer will they change it so i can have records to keep the warranty happy? Also what oil filter should i use? I have an 02 WRX. Thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-23-2004, 02:35 PM	#7
ivrep Scooby Newbie Member#: 53237 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Imperial Valley in South CA. Vehicle: 2006 sleeper wagon black	Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic all the way. At $5 a quart it may seem like overkill, but we are talking about our cars here! Last edited by ivrep; 01-23-2004 at 02:43 PM.

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totoherbs Scooby Guru Member#: 7321 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: waltham, ma Vehicle: .... 122 IggPoints Work... ahhh... so tired.	Ya, 5w30 is fine... I try and use something heavyer in the summer. The dealer should put in whatever you bring them but doing it yourself is so easy... The type of oil shouldnt have anything to do with the warranty but some dealers are asshats.

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SubySal Scooby Newbie Member#: 43011 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs Vehicle: 2004 Impreza RS PacificaBlue/BlackTarmacs	I use Mobil 1 5W30. I also use a M1-104 filter (as far as I can tell they have the best filtration and multipass rating), but had to machine a longer oil filter union/stem to do so (at least on the RS I'm not positive about the ReX). With this set up the oil is still pretty clear at 3000 miles. I don't take it to the dealer to get the oil changed I do it myself and keep a logbook. As far as the best filter with the stock stem your pretty much have to use Purolator filters which are still pretty good. They produce the Suby OE filters as well as the Pep Boys house brand. There all basically a Purolator Plus. You can also use a Pure One as they have the same housings, but more filtering media. I also don't advise trying the M1 or K&N filters they are better, but the face of the filter is sunk in so the filter will only thread on about 2-1/2 to 3 turns which isn't enough on my RS. Hope this helps.

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