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Old 22 September 2002, 04:28 PM
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i have been using valvoline 5w 50 synpower in my p1 from new and have done 22,ooo miles with no problems. but the other day my subaru dealer got a letter from subaru uk that the p1s should be using 10w 40 because of some engine failures. i was wanting to know what oil other people have been using and have anyone had any problems with p1 engines?.

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Old 22 September 2002, 05:13 PM
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Motul 300v 15/50
Mobil Motorsport 15/50
Castrol RS 10/16

in that order of preferance.
Old 22 September 2002, 08:09 PM
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Seconded !!! Subaru them selves have always recommended 10w 40 minimum for "heavy use" which in my book means most people.
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I fill her up with Silkolene Pro S 10W50...........


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Old 24 September 2002, 09:33 PM
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Is Castrol RS 0w/50 suitable to use, as I got some cheap?
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Don't use 0W anything unless you plan to move to Alaska. Not at all suitable, even for the worst UK winters.

Motul 300V is my first choice, even STI have re-badged it

For those near or passing Silverstone - Grand Prix Racewear's circuit store keep Motul 15W50 in stock.

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Old 24 September 2002, 11:33 PM
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I have always used 5w40 ~ normally Esso / Exon products as my mate supplies them!

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Old 25 September 2002, 08:36 PM
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We rally Subaru's and have been advised by an oil scientist to use the Mobil Motorsport 15/50. We have never had a problem using this and the cars are driven by "heavy users"!
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