I don't want to be **** about it but do many people on here change their engine oil more often than the normal Subaru service intervals.

I don't drive hard all the time - just occasionally - but have recently participated in a track day.

I've just past 5k miles (10k service intervals for an 05 model STI PPP) and was thinking of doing it.

Anyone?

 

I use Motul 300V and change it after every 3000 miles of road use.

 

I change mine the same.... every 3000 miles.

use Mobil 1 15/50...

 

I think you'll find most of the private owned (as opposed to company cars - and then some of those!) will see much more often oil changes than the standard period. Depending on the type of use you give the car, 3-5k is the norm.
JohnD

 

Thanks everyone - i'll crack on and get it done then

 

Yep. My car (MY99) only gets light use, it's had it oil changed at about 2500 miles so far 9that's what I covered in 6 months), but I wouldn't be comfortable letting it go much beyond 3500 to be honest and would want it done every 6 months irrespective of milage.

NS04

 

I'm thinking about my next oil change being 6 months on from the last one - should be approx. 5000 miles. I do about 10,000 miles a year and have a standard UK Bugeye WRX, which is not driven hard most of the time. If I had given it a lot of hard use and any track days, the comment about every 3,000 miles or so is probably sensible. If you are worried about interim service cost, answer could be to find a really good independent who can do it cheaper - and if they agree provide your own oil (say from Opie Oils) so that you are only paying for labour. The interim service will not be recorded as an official servicing interval so should not interfere with warranty clauses.

 

Or just buy some oil and a genuine filter and do it yourself

 

Always 5k on the nose!

 

3000 miles with a good oil.
Easy to do it yourself. (Approx 30 to 40 mins).

 

Just done mine at 5k, really is a piece of ****..! Cheap too as I'm still using semi sythetic, (until 10k service) so inc genuine filter & sump washer only cost £25..! As long as you've got some ramps or better still know a local friendly garage that'll let you use their ramp. 30mins max (most of that's waiting for sump to drain and pre filling filter..!).

Jason

PS It hasn't blown up either..!