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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

Cheers Guys.

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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