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09 January 2003, 07:24 AM
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Okay guys which oil do you all recommend for my scooby & can you order that sort of stuff online? Oil filters as well?
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09 January 2003, 09:14 AM
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At the last service my car also had Castrol 5W/30 put in by the dealer. I suppose thats OK for now (well below 0 degrees C here in Norway), but I am a bit concerned after reading about this oil being too thin when it's warmer...
I asked the dealer if the oil wasn't too thin, but they said they never had heard of any problems...
-Torstein
I asked the dealer if the oil wasn't too thin, but they said they never had heard of any problems...
-Torstein
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09 January 2003, 12:18 PM
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Hi!
In my manual 5W/30 is listed as OK below 0 deg. C
10W/30 is listed as OK from -20 and above.
Is this the same as the english manual?
Looks for me like 10W/30 is a much better overall choice...
Anyone care to check their manuals?
This is OK in winter, but in summer it usually is a bit warmer, even if we llive close to the North Pole
In my manual 5W/30 is listed as OK below 0 deg. C
10W/30 is listed as OK from -20 and above.
Is this the same as the english manual?
Looks for me like 10W/30 is a much better overall choice...
Anyone care to check their manuals?
This is OK in winter, but in summer it usually is a bit warmer, even if we llive close to the North Pole
09 January 2003, 01:15 PM
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Best one that has been stated on the Oil threads before is Motul available from Demon Tweaks
I have Silkolene (also rated highly) 10w/50w which I use at the moment
I previously had 5/40 but was advised by all the people that know not to use this oil as its too thin
On Uk standard scoobs probably ok, but mines a modded import so I'm not taking any chances
Once put Castrol Magnetec synthetic in the Scoob, was advised to remove immediately when I asked those in the know about it.. Removed after 500 miles it was sludge!...
I have Silkolene (also rated highly) 10w/50w which I use at the moment
I previously had 5/40 but was advised by all the people that know not to use this oil as its too thin
On Uk standard scoobs probably ok, but mines a modded import so I'm not taking any chances
Once put Castrol Magnetec synthetic in the Scoob, was advised to remove immediately when I asked those in the know about it.. Removed after 500 miles it was sludge!...
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have (& had before) Magnatec in mine. asked several Subaru dealers & they mostly seem to use it around my area.
it's the right viscosity, but obviously it's a bit different with it's MAGNETIC properties (???)
not had problems so far - although never taken to oil out myself on my MY97 yet - so god knows what it's like!
probably roggering my engine&turbo by the day !! ARGGGhhhhhh
Steve
it's the right viscosity, but obviously it's a bit different with it's MAGNETIC properties (???)
not had problems so far - although never taken to oil out myself on my MY97 yet - so god knows what it's like!
probably roggering my engine&turbo by the day !! ARGGGhhhhhh
Steve
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