vandavieboy

went to check my levels yesterday as my03 wrx (completely standard) is runnin kinda rough, turns out ive pretty much none. need to get some today but what do i get get ? ie 5w30/ or 5w40 etc etc ??? any advice would be greatly appreciated. as i say need to get it today. thanks .

AndyBaker

Just put some Castrol Edge 5W 30 in mine and runs sweet as. I did try to get some 5W 60 but couldn't find

vandavieboy

cheers andy. would a couple liters of 5w30 triple r decent enough to put in just now till i get a proper service in a couple weeks ?

JohnD

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As you say you've 'pretty much none' just about anything will be decent enough!
Let's hope the 'runnin kinda rough' isn't down to the lack of oil

JohnD

Turbotits

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As above anything you have is better than nothing at all

yabbadoo4

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best find out the source of the leak if there is one as the oil wont be in there for very long again if theres a bad leak. how long has it been "running rough?" how often do you check your oil levels etc? i check mine once sometimes twice a week. hope theres no permanent damage bud.

vandavieboy

i noticed it kind of stuttery last week but was also low on fuel so thought it was that and have only done about 30 miles since last monday as i hardly drive the car. goin to go out and get some just now. hopefully resolves the issue. its also gettin a cv replacement on monday too as it seems thats gone also.

scooby1982

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If I were you mate I wouldn't drive it anywhere until you get the oil back to at least half way otherwise your car will more than likely go pop very quickly bud lend a car or ask someone to take you for oil, also not good letting the fuel go low either mate as it clogs up fuel filters etc pal.