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28 February 2010, 05:14 PM

RetroRob

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What oil for a 2002 wrx

Hi just got my first subaru going to give it a oil change but not sure on what oil to use, would Mobil Super S 10w/40 be ok ??

cheers Rob

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28 February 2010, 05:20 PM

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10w40 is fine, semi synth is the norm but depends on the mileage if you go for fully synth or not.

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28 February 2010, 05:44 PM

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Rob, be sure to read threads on here about correct procedure including disconnecting the crankshaft position sensor before you do the job. It could prove costly in the long run. Trust me, I know.

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28 February 2010, 06:01 PM

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Rob, be sure to read threads on here about correct procedure including disconnecting the crankshaft position sensor before you do the job. It could prove costly in the long run. Trust me, I know.

dont spose u could point me in the direction of the thread for this?

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28 February 2010, 06:05 PM

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cheers thanks for the help guys

Rob

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28 February 2010, 08:10 PM

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A 5w-40 will give better cold start protection and a synthetic will give better all round protection, but a 10w-40 will be fine

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28 February 2010, 08:15 PM

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dont spose u could point me in the direction of the thread for this?

if you dont do the correct procedure its gona cost you 2.5k

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28 February 2010, 09:55 PM

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if you dont do the correct procedure its gona cost you 2.5k

Thats why iv asked for a link to the thread for some info

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01 March 2010, 10:01 AM

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There you go Rob,
Do like advised by the experts and I am sure all will be fine. You have just got to hope then that the previous owners did it too!
Be sure to read the whole thread (I know it is long, but . . .)
I am sure there are others on here too along the same lines.
All the very best
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