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Old 20 January 2005, 09:40 PM
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Would I be okay to use a non Subaru oil filter on MY 99 UK Turbo. Not sure if I once read a thread about this subject. Also what is the best viscosity for normal driving, odd blast but never prolonged.
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Old 20 January 2005, 10:34 PM
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Would I be okay to use a non Subaru oil filter on MY 99 UK Turbo. Not sure if I once read a thread about this subject. Also what is the best viscosity for normal driving, odd blast but never prolonged.
why??? subaru oe filters from subaru dealer only cost me just over a fiver inc sump ring!!! recently scooby parts has gone down alot... i mean alot!!!!

Ring up your local dealer and u will be suprised... like me !!!

I was quoted 10quid by some garage ordering oe ones for me!!!
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Old 20 January 2005, 10:57 PM
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A chap on ebay is doing oe filters for £4.95 + £1.50 postage.
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Old 20 January 2005, 11:17 PM
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Imo it's just not worth fitting anything other than the genuine item. After all there only a fiver.
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Old 22 January 2005, 07:56 PM
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£12 - bought one today and they are now smaller
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Old 23 January 2005, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DEEDEE
£12 - bought one today and they are now smaller
hate to say this but think someones "had your pants down" if its a genuine one - the RRP is only about £5.50inc..........................we do them at this (with a sump washer)!!!

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Old 23 January 2005, 01:33 PM
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£12 - bought one today and they are now smaller

Bought 2 filters and 2 sump washers from main dealer last week for £12 .
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Old 23 January 2005, 07:53 PM
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Subaru Mansfield £12 with sump washer
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Old 24 January 2005, 11:06 AM
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Subaru Mansfield £12 with sump washer
You should only be paying £5 or there abouts.
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Old 24 January 2005, 01:53 PM
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Think they have had you over mate, R.N Golden £5.50 each bought two a couple of weeks ago !!
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Phoned Quenby's at Baldock today, just to check price as I need some. £4.50 + VAT
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