BEST OIL FOR 06 STi? Here we go...
The hot weather - and possibly an as yet unseen leak - has meant that I have burned through a ton of oil recently. I got a CEL on a big drive from Kent to Derbyshire, but the car cooled down, and a nice RAC chap confirmed that there were no error codes. Little did I know, this was my oil getting low. Arse.
Anyway - I dipped my stick yesterday, and there was next to no oil in the engine. I topped up today with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ECT C3 - which was the same oil as used in my service in June. My mechanic has checked the car over - no damage. BUT, we want to swap this oil for something less thin/more durable. Car is daily drive and family wagon. So - what should I get? I know to avoid Mobil 1, but I like the Shell. Question is, do I need a stickier grade, or will that blunt performance? Thoughts? :norty: |
Originally Posted by Doc T
(Post 12022283)
The hot weather - and possibly an as yet unseen leak - has meant that I have burned through a ton of oil recently. I got a CEL on a big drive from Kent to Derbyshire, but the car cooled down, and a nice RAC chap confirmed that there were no error codes. Little did I know, this was my oil getting low. Arse.
Anyway - I dipped my stick yesterday, and there was next to no oil in the engine. I topped up today with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ECT C3 - which was the same oil as used in my service in June. My mechanic has checked the car over - no damage. BUT, we want to swap this oil for something less thin/more durable. Car is daily drive and family wagon. So - what should I get? I know to avoid Mobil 1, but I like the Shell. Question is, do I need a stickier grade, or will that blunt performance? Thoughts? :norty: Usual suspects, Millers, Fuschs, 300v etc. |
Originally Posted by SmurfyBhoy
(Post 12022289)
Decent 10w40 or 10w50 if your seeing high oil temps,
Usual suspects, Millers, Fuschs, 300v etc. :thumb: |
Surely using that much oil from June till now cant be good |
Millers cfs 10/50 |
Originally Posted by peter zippy reid
(Post 12022302)
Surely using that much oil from June till now cant be good |
I use Millers CFS (Competition Fully Synthetic) 10w60
Mine is a forged 2.5 though.....None the less, a very good quality oil. |
Thanks, all.
My mechanic will be looking for leaks etc: I hear you! I used to have a P reg MX5, which drank tons of oil - but never this much. We're on it! |
Originally Posted by Doc T
(Post 12022326)
Thanks, all.
My mechanic will be looking for leaks etc: I hear you! I used to have a P reg MX5, which drank tons of oil - but never this much. We're on it! |
Originally Posted by Hawkeye D
(Post 12022321)
I use Millers CFS (Competition Fully Synthetic) 10w60
Mine is a forged 2.5 though.....None the less, a very good quality oil.
Originally Posted by the shreksta
(Post 12022332)
is it a hawkeye 2.5 or a late blob 2.0?
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Originally Posted by Doc T
(Post 12022333)
Hawkeye 2.5.
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My car used 5litres in 2000 miles end result forged engine due to ringland failure |
Originally Posted by the shreksta
(Post 12022336)
oh dear................be prepared
HAHAHAHAHA....*puts a brave face on it* |
Click the 2.5 engine failure post that’s anstucky st the top... |
Is it a standard (none forged ) engine ?
Has your mechanic done a compression test and /or leak down test? |
Originally Posted by Jon T
(Post 12022346)
Is it a standard (none forged ) engine ?
Has your mechanic done a compression test and /or leak down test? |
Why do you know to avoid Mobil 1? |
Looses its viscosity on Turbo cars ( basically gets the $hite beating out of it |
As I understand it, by the time a light comes on for oil, it is dangerously low. Surely the first thing the RAC did was to check it? How many miles did you drive afterwards before you checked and topped up?
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Originally Posted by hedgecutter
(Post 12022381)
As I understand it, by the time a light comes on for oil, it is dangerously low. Surely the first thing the RAC did was to check it? How many miles did you drive afterwards before you checked and topped up?
I'm going for 10W 50, with an OEM filter, and having the oil changed today. Will then monitor oil use very, very carefully. I feel such a schmuck, but I never thought a car could lose so much oil - given that I have never seen oil pooling under the car. I'm no mechanic: I know cars lose oil elsewhere (evaporation etc), but...still... Thanks for all the replies, guys. VIVA SUBIE! :luxhello: |
When replacing oil filter put new sump nut washer on you’ll get one if buying the genuine black filter anyways |
Originally Posted by the shreksta
(Post 12022319)
i agree, there is obviously a problem somewhere. mine hasnt used a drop of oil since feb when it was changed to 10w60 fuch's
Oh,and what sort of journeys/driving!!:lol1: Cheers |
Originally Posted by legb4rsk
(Post 12022411)
What sort of mileage have you done in that time?
Oh,and what sort of journeys/driving!!:lol1: Cheers |
Originally Posted by ZANY
(Post 12022403)
When replacing oil filter put new sump nut washer on you’ll get one if buying the genuine black filter anyways |
Originally Posted by Doc T
(Post 12022283)
The hot weather - and possibly an as yet unseen leak - has meant that I have burned through a ton of oil recently. I got a CEL on a big drive from Kent to Derbyshire, but the car cooled down, and a nice RAC chap confirmed that there were no error codes. Little did I know, this was my oil getting low. Arse.
Anyway - I dipped my stick yesterday, and there was next to no oil in the engine. I topped up today with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ECT C3 - which was the same oil as used in my service in June. My mechanic has checked the car over - no damage. BUT, we want to swap this oil for something less thin/more durable. Car is daily drive and family wagon. So - what should I get? I know to avoid Mobil 1, but I like the Shell. Question is, do I need a stickier grade, or will that blunt performance? Thoughts? :norty: Subaru state 5w30, its tried and tested, the 5 being the cold weight and the 30 being the hot weight. With a hot weight, 30 is more than fine for a standard or near standard car, it flows easily and moves heat from the parts it has to, it also has a lower shear value (ie it breaks down less quickly) than say a 10w60. 2 things your engine needs to do is lubricate well and move heat, that 30 weight does both perfectly on your engine, if its using oil then putting a thicker oil in will either covering up and issue or ensuring the issue will become far worse, and where do you stop? Do you put an even thicker oil in or do you actually get the issue resolved? You said the oil came out looking like water, well its a 30 grade so its going to be warm and have better flow characteristics over a 40, 50 and 60 weight oil, it will also squeeze into those tighter corners and provide better lubrication than those other higher weighted oils. Your first issue is why is my car using so much oil? And I doubt its because its a 5w30 grade. |
Originally Posted by jazzyjembreaze
(Post 12022370)
Looses its viscosity on Turbo cars ( basically gets the $hite beating out of it |
Originally Posted by Jonny Park
(Post 12022494)
What a load of horse cr@p oil comes out golden still at 4k. car gets used to it's potential as well. |
I have no experience in subarus using oil as the 4 I've had haven't used a drop but I'm experienced enough to know if a car is using oil then it's normally bad news and just an oil change to thicker won't help.
main reason why I own 2 Japanese cars is because of the oil consumption in previous German cars. |
Originally Posted by stamina_daddy
(Post 12022539)
I have no experience in subarus using oil as the 4 I've had haven't used a drop but I'm experienced enough to know if a car is using oil then it's normally bad news and just an oil change to thicker won't help.
main reason why I own 2 Japanese cars is because of the oil consumption in previous German cars. I will be watching the dipstick like an oil-loving rodent of some kind, and, if the engine looks shafted or on the way out, I will take evasive. Danger close. Watch and shoot. :eek: |
Originally Posted by Jonny Park
(Post 12022494)
What a load of horse cr@p |
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