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Jan 18, 2011 | 08:01 PM

Hos Hosslehoff

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Engine Oil Grade???

Anyone know what grade engine oil to use on a tuned wrx sti 1996. i hear so many different opinions

Jan 18, 2011 | 08:30 PM

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Hit the search bar and type in which oil,will give you all the info you need

Jan 18, 2011 | 08:37 PM

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10w-40 or 10w-50 seems to be general recommendation.

Jan 18, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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Millers cfs 10w60.

Jan 18, 2011 | 09:14 PM

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10w40 is a safe bet. a happy medium.

Jan 19, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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10w-40 is the best choice if the car just gets road use, 10w-50 if it's thrashed/tracked. Go for a full synthetic.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

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Jan 22, 2026 | 11:51 AM

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I stick with a good fully synthetic 5W‑40 for normal use and move to 10W‑50 if I’m seeing high temps on track. I just change it often and keep an eye on temps.

Engine Oil Grade???

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