Hi,i have looked for a oil filter for my uk 2000 classic.
I have seen black aftermarket ones £8 and blue genuine subaru for £16,but i have heard people saying the blue oil filters are crap,is this true?
Thanks steve

 

go on scooby world anf buy from them ,my mate uses a bliz one i went for geniune from my dealer and wasnt that expenseive really

 

Blueprint

 

I don't use the blue filters, I prefer to use a Mazda filter which is made by the same manufacturer as the old black subaru filters. It has the same bypass valve pressure as the Subaru (higher than most inc other supposed oe spec filters) too.

A lot of people say there's nothing wrong with the blue ones but the quality looks poor to me and I'd rather use a better quality item. The blue ones are probably ok but then carlube oil is probably ok... If you know what I mean!

Part no is N3R1-14-302 for anyone interested.

 

Hi,i was thinking of blueprint.I never knew about the mazda one.
Where is the best place to buy a blue print one,would i have to go to a mazda dealer as there isnt one near me.
Thanks for your help,steve

 

Mahle filters are good quality available from opie as are ufi filters,used both no problems.

 

Import car parts - either website or they sell on eBay

 

We've got UFI, Mahle and now Subaru filters

 

Which of those do you think is the best??
The new subaru filters are so light it feels like they've been made from chewing gum

 

Personally I'd go for the UFI, they're really popular and good value, we've sold loads of them for Subarus and have had no problems at all. We only got the Subaru ones as a lot of Subaru owners seem to want the own brand ones.

Cheers

Tim

 

ImportCarParts for a blueprint with sump plug washer under a tenner, can't go wrong mate!

 

Thanks for all of the replies!
Cheers steve