Father Jack Hackett

I've done a few long journeys recently and want to top up the engine oil between services. Any recommendations as to what to use? What do the dealers use when servicing? (Tried calling the dealer but they're shut today.)

UK Turbo MY98. Road driving - no track.

Thanks

catalunya199

subaru garage in colchester use esso ultron fully synthetic 5w/40 so now i do as well

Gidney&Knowlesy

Silkolene 10/50 fully synthetic


Castrol RS 10/60 fully synth

Leslie

Most of the dealers use semi synthetic, but you will have to ask tomorrow to be sure.

Les

Diandave

Most main dealers use Castrol Magnatec

Steve vRS

If the main dealers use Magnatex, does that mean it is good enough or that they are selling us short? My car is due for a service soon and I was thinking of buying some oil off Scoobysport and asking the dealer to use that.

Steve

nom

My thought would be 'selling us short', but I think it's one recommended by Subaru, so can't really complain.
But much better to switch to an oil that works better in the car

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Subaru dealers only use (or only should use) shell products as this is what is recommended in the user handbook.
I would top up with a shell 10w40 semi synthetic oil.

Tony

nom

Sorry - wasn't quite clear there, me - I meant the same grade as Subaru recommends.
And also think that's the right stuff to top up with (the Shell stuff)

Father Jack Hackett

Thanks for all the responses guys!

iain atkins

Motul 300v 15w - 50 Competition

Ian D

Subaru dealers use whatever bulk buy deals they have going at the time. My local dealer in Yeovil uses Magnatec semi-synthetic 5W30, and the previous servicing dealer in Gloucestershire used BP visco 5000 5W40 fully synthetic.