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Old 01 November 2007, 09:42 PM
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I am due to change my oil for the first time since owning my 93 WRX import. Can anyone recommend which oils are best to use for maximum performance and protection.
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Old 01 November 2007, 10:18 PM
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There are so many oil manufacturers out there it is usually down to personal opinion.

I have mangatec in mine at the moment but will be putting Millers in next. Other recommended oils are Motul and Silkolene

Best thing is to do a search on here...you will find many posts on this subject

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My local specialist use 10w60 RS fully synthetic on my 93 wrx (decat and full exhaust system only) and it's fine.
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Used to use silkolene Pro R religiously but having used motul 300v 15w50 my car runs loads smoother whilst cold dont know why its the same grade as Pro R but it just runs better so i`ll be sticking with motul.(uk classic MY00)
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Thanks everyone ... Lots of ideas there.
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