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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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going to change oil and filter would mobil 1 10-40w be ok to use if not wot sould i use thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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I use Millers CFS 10w40
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Yes any fully synth 10W-40 in a Classic is highly recommended.

I use the same as Chris above.

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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ok thanks halfords have got an offer on 5L £15.99
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Not saying it's crap, as I've never used it, but there must be a difference in quality, as £16 stuff compared to the Millers £50 stuff.....?
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mobil 1 is normally £40 so its not that cheap
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Oh right, fair enough mate
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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At that special offer price, I say get it.

Although never base your oil buying decision purely on price only - you should always fit try and fit the best recommended brands/weights for the EJ turbo engine (regardless of whether its 'expensive' or not). Obviously this is a different situation in that you're getting a proven brand for a special price.

Don't skimp on oil filter though - ONLY get the OEM Subaru item.

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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glenburgie cars beside me told me to drain out the mobil1 10w-40 and put in shell helix,
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Shell Helix semi-synth is the Subaru recommendation I think.

I can't believe Mobil 1 10W-40 is a 'bad' choice (although I'm aware it's not the most popular brand for the Subaru). Most owners seem to opt for Silkolene, Millers & Motul from what I've gleaned.

But "the oil question" is the most contentious one re the Subaru engine and will run and run and run (there's a tenuous, unintentional pun in there somewhere)...
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