AndyUkImpreza

Hi all, gunna change oil n filters etc on my99 scooby, previous owner recently had it done but dont know what oil theyve used so think its best to do it just to be on safe side,

Which oil n oil filter are best for my 99 uk impreza, done 58k -

Thanks Andy

joz8968

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Use Opie Oil's website's "Recommend me an oil" wizard...

Splitpin

Filter = Subaru Genuine, oil, any quality full synth in the 5w/40 to 15w/50 arena will be fine. Mobil 1 Motorsport 15w/50 or Millers 10w/50 would be personal recommendations/uses.

There's a thread or two round here about how to change the oil on these cars. Worth an hour or four of your time before you start.

joz8968

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...with the emphasis well and truly on circa 4 hours, rather than a paltry 1!

AndyUkImpreza

i take it that its not like doin a service on a ford escort then lol

joz8968

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Do that search as SP says, and be prepared for a total mindjob!........

Splitpin

Given the accessibility of the bits, in many ways changing the oil on these is easier than an Escort. However there are one or two extra steps that you can take that only add a couple of minutes to the job but have the potential to save you some grief down the line.

Look for the "Oil Change Questions" thread further down and everything you want to know will be answered. Get yourself a drink before you get stuck in.

AndyUkImpreza

Bought a genuine filter off the bay from subaru dealer for £12.80 inc delivery just oil now

joz8968

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A stiff Gin would do it.

AndyUkImpreza

Lol found the biography 8 pages, right here goes " can in hand "
Just read 1st few, my last scoob went bang shortly after a service !!!

Splitpin

Uh oh. How shortly, and what was the nature of the bang?

joz8968

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Make sure you read through to its conclusion. Then you'll know what to 'believe' and not what to. Pay particular attention to API David's and Spitpin's own comments/advice. It just may... may... save you a potential engine failure...

joz8968

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I overlooked that! The irony.

AndyUkImpreza

Shortly as in within less than 24hrs of sunday driving " nothing above 3500 rpm", bit ott with the bang lol, more of a loud knocking from the bottom end, started car one morning left running to warm up, pulled out of driveway got in and drove around 200 yards then it started knocking its nuts off, took back to garage where i got car from, n they changed bottom end

Splitpin

Blimey, ironic indeed. Did they spring for the engine change then, or expect you to pay for it? How old was (and how much mileage) on the car at the time?

AndyUkImpreza

They changed bottom end under warranty ( 2nd hand parts but told me they were new, the mechanic told me later " when the bottom end went again !!! it had done 38k wi full history, it was a 2000 wrx @ 3 1/2 years old

AndyUkImpreza

Right ive read n read 1st few pages ;-)

Up to press i agree wi Sp - crank sensor out turn over till oil light goes out etc, not doing plugs as theyve only done a few hundred miles so ill leave em in " unless stated further in "

Its defo a head thrash but itll be worth it
bak in 2 mins ;-)

AndyUkImpreza

Phew lol

Took an hour but read it all, Makes total sense to me, Why run the risk of doing damage that can be avoided for a few extra minutes

Some of the comments are unreal & absolute b****cks but as they say all villages have idiots and its a national site so expected lol

Thanks very much for the info will be doin oil n filter on weekend
Only other question i have is how much oil do 99's hold ???

Cheers guys
Andy

AndyUkImpreza

Just ordered the millers 10w50 for £50.81 from Opie oils

Splitpin

Yeah, that's pretty much the bottom line. It mitigates a possible risk and has no downside - bar, possibly, a bit of extra wear on your starter motor.

As for the silly questions, it doesn't do any harm when they get asked, cos then whoever happens along afterwards and reads the thread will see the answers.

Your 5l can will give you what you need plus some extra for topping up, should it be necessary.

Don't forget to start filling the filter before you do anything else as it takes a while (and a couple of top-ups) for the element to saturate. Then when you come to refilling the sump, bung just over 3 litres in and then start checking the level on the stick. Fill it up to the top hole (not the notch) and then do the crank sensor thing.

That will normally give you a settled level about an eighth of an inch below the top hole when cold, which is about spot-on.

AndyUkImpreza

Cheers for ur help mate ;-)

Sc0oby

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