Having only just got my Scooby WRX '95 I am uncertain what ENGINE OIL to use, any advice greatly appreciated

Thanks

MJT

"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

 

Motul 300v 15W50

 

Liquy Molly fully synthetic Racing 10-60. Top.


Elias

 

Choose a good Synthetic oil with a viscosity no lower than 10W-50
is advisable!

I personally use motul competion 15W-50

A fantastic oil!

Castrol RS 10W-60 and mobil one Motorsport 15W-50 are also the
oils of choice for scoobs....

Plums!

 

Motul 15/50 - no question, no doubt, no better, no kidding

Trout

 

Guy's ,

Why not less than 15W , STI VII manual and workshop recommend 5W-30

Ray

 

5W30 IMHO is too thin an oil to run your scoob on, it actually states in the book that this oil is only for certain enviroments and ambient temperatures.
Most people run a 15 rated (or 10 rated) oil due to the fact that its better for a turbocharged engine, but will agree with most that the Motul/castrol/Mobil1 Motorsport are the favourites to put in your scoob

Tony

 

has anyone tried redline 10w30 or 10w40?

mikee

 

I've jsut had her serviced and I think they've used Motul 10w-40.
Should I change her again for something different ?

 

Silkolene all the way

James.

 

Redline Fully Syth 10w40/10w50/10w60 or Motul 300v 15W50

 

Crisp & Dry make the best chips out of all the oils but give me lard anyday.
Now - where did I leave my coat
Alas

 

My dealer has put semi-synth in my STI7 I have 4500 miles on it would it be ok to change to Motul 15-50 now or should I wait
Steve

 

I use mobil 1 15-50 every 6000 miles. as it reads in the subaru manual , as for the turbo models,sae 5w-30 is not reommended for sustained high speed driving. Which is most of the time when you drive a scooby.

[Edited by silver:scooby - 7/31/2002 8:50:24 PM]

 

I'm with millers motorsport 10W:40 as i felt 5 too thin 15 possible a tad the opposite way & 60 was also a tad OTT for road use but if i was track daying it i may go 4 it. Either way i'm happy with it following a recommendation on here so good luck anyhow chappy
Si
PS can give u guys No. i was given if u want any

 

After consideration I let the dealer change my oil at 12500 km's .
They use Mobil 1 5W-40 in their rally cars ! The STI VII maual sais 10W-40 on the high side 5W-30 ideal , ambient considerations not discussed in mymaual .

I can say that with the Mobil 1 5W-40 the car was noticably smoother with turbo response much quicker . I noticed this from vacuum too positive boost for sure . It also overboosted slightly higher . I phoned the dealer to thank him for a job well done and he reconed I knew my car very well as most people didn't notice any difference .

I'm happy , but would have used Motul , next service perhaps .

Ray