XR-Wayne

I aint really got a Impreza Dealer near to me now since my local one Closed down, and want to do a oil change tomorrow,

Can I just go to a motor factors and get a filter? of should i use a mail dealer one?

Another thing, Im going from silkolene pro s 10/50 to Mobil 1 15/50 Is this a mega downgrade or will I run into problems or see improvment, I cant see there being any problems but thought Id ask


Thanks

Wayne

Phildodd06

Prob best to stick with the Subaru part, you get a new sump plug washer with it.
Try ordering 1 off ebay, only a cupple of quid dearer thn from Subaru.

XR-Wayne

Does the Sump plug come with the filter in th ebox of do I ask for that seprate?

swisstonihasher

Dont use after market jobs as they seem to leak for some reason, oe filters are fine.

XR-Wayne

Cheers Guys.

Going to go to the dealer and get a proper one, worth the drive if aftermarket ones leak.

JohnD

iTrader: (5)

That must have been a one off, bad example. I've been using Purolator filters (from Opie oils) with no problems whatsoever. Using a known make, aftermarket filter should be no problem. Remember to fill it before you fit it!
JohnD

swisstonihasher

It was over a year ago I had this issue...think it was Fram and at the time I raised a topic and was advised the same thing, ie use oe oil filter as g'ted wont leak.

JohnD

iTrader: (5)

The only reason it would leak is if the rubber seal had a problem?
I've seen filters that leaked, only to find that the gorilla that fitted it, did it up too tight until the rim of the filter touched the mounting face! = overcompressed seal.
JohnD