Oil / Oil Filter question
14 May 2003, 11:12 AM
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I assume the best oil filter to use will be an original one from Subaru... how much are these babies, and do I need a specific one to fit my MY99 STI5 ?
What oil would you recommend using for the car? mobil one motorsport?
Cheers lads
Paul
What oil would you recommend using for the car? mobil one motorsport?
Cheers lads
Paul
14 May 2003, 01:00 PM
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Genuine Subaru oil filter £7.65 from GGR
Sump plug washer 84p
Will cost you around £10 incl p&p
Most people on here recommend 10W50, 10W60 or 15W50 grade on here, Castrol RS, Motul 300v. Do a search and decide yourself as theres loads of info on here about it.
[Edited by JPR - 5/14/2003 1:01:31 PM]
[Edited by JPR - 5/14/2003 1:02:02 PM]
Sump plug washer 84p
Will cost you around £10 incl p&p
Most people on here recommend 10W50, 10W60 or 15W50 grade on here, Castrol RS, Motul 300v. Do a search and decide yourself as theres loads of info on here about it.
[Edited by JPR - 5/14/2003 1:01:31 PM]
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14 May 2003, 03:03 PM
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doing search will have your head batterd!
mine was
genral rule i found was that 0/40 was frowned upon
10/40 10/50 etc etc should be fine
i think my impreza handbook lists 5/40 as the min?
10/40 in mine and it hasnt blew up after 1 days use
mine was
genral rule i found was that 0/40 was frowned upon
10/40 10/50 etc etc should be fine
i think my impreza handbook lists 5/40 as the min?
10/40 in mine and it hasnt blew up after 1 days use
15 May 2003, 03:01 PM
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Wotcha Paul,
You could try giving David Hunt at Crossroad Garage near Liss a call on 01730 233700.
Can't remember the exact price but I know he said they're one of the cheapest OE parts suppliers coz of the bulk buying they do.
Worth a call anyway.
Cheers,
Steve
You could try giving David Hunt at Crossroad Garage near Liss a call on 01730 233700.
Can't remember the exact price but I know he said they're one of the cheapest OE parts suppliers coz of the bulk buying they do.
Worth a call anyway.
Cheers,
Steve
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POC: Get 5ltrs of Motul 300V, genuine OE filter and sump plug washer from Scoobymania for ~£50. Piece of pi55 
Motul is the best oil i have tried out of Castrol RS, Valvoline and Mobil.
Motul is the best oil i have tried out of Castrol RS, Valvoline and Mobil.
15 May 2003, 03:29 PM
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Thanks for all the help guys, filter and plug washer ordered from GGR, will get the oil from halfrauds this weekend i think. Gonna go for castrol RS or Mobil one
15 May 2003, 05:56 PM
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I also found to many conflicting threads to make a decision.
I mailed John Banks and he gave me this reply:
I mailed John Banks and he gave me this reply:
Motul 15/50 Fully synthetic
NGK PFR 7B
Use Subaru parts for the fuel filter,oil filter.
ITG panel filter works well, but the standard STi one is also fine
NGK PFR 7B
Use Subaru parts for the fuel filter,oil filter.
ITG panel filter works well, but the standard STi one is also fine
18 May 2003, 04:41 AM
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Not sure why 15-50 or more?Isnt the thinner the better for cold s/ups,lubrication,performance?
I run Mobil 0-40 or 5-50,Castrol 0-40,Redline 5-30 or 10-40
Car has 150K kms with 390+hp at fly .
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I run Mobil 0-40 or 5-50,Castrol 0-40,Redline 5-30 or 10-40
Car has 150K kms with 390+hp at fly .
Rgrds
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18 May 2003, 11:45 AM
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was in halfords yesterday and they had castrol magnatec (i fink) 10/40
4.5 litres for £17.99
ddint buy any cos i get mine for free [/gloat mode off]
4.5 litres for £17.99
ddint buy any cos i get mine for free [/gloat mode off]
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