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muttleyturbo 13 July 2010 02:06 PM

I know this will have been asked a lot...which oil
 
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Tyler 1 13 July 2010 02:52 PM

I think it depends on how you use you're car, you can not go wrong though with something like Millers or Mobile 1 10w 40 or 10w 50 (in millers) There are loads of different types and makes, think its personal pref...

TonyBurns 13 July 2010 03:46 PM

Standard oil is shell helix 10w40 semi synthetic, if your car isnt drinking the stuff then you may as well stick to this ;)

Tony:)

topshot 13 July 2010 05:57 PM

i use 10w-50 millers or silkolene

Steve T 13 July 2010 09:36 PM

I used Mobil 1 15/50 ,Silkoline 10/50 and Millers 10/50 on my 4 classics over the last 11 years with no problems,but I did change the oil every 3000 mls.:thumb:

muttleyturbo 14 July 2010 01:20 AM

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Tyler 1 14 July 2010 09:35 AM

:thumb::thumb:

Tom87 14 July 2010 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by TonyBurns (Post 9492897)
Standard oil is shell helix 10w40 semi synthetic, if your car isnt drinking the stuff then you may as well stick to this ;)

Tony:)

I always use this, and change the oil and filter every 6 months ;)

pslewis 14 July 2010 01:08 PM

Avoid 50 - it's like treacle ... power sapping drag.

10W-40 Semi is what Subaru recommend ... they know best.

Pay £15 for 5 Litres and change the oil every 6 months - you are sorted :thumb:

muttleyturbo 14 July 2010 01:11 PM

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chocolate_o_brian 14 July 2010 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by muttleyturbo (Post 9494512)
Starting to think 10w-40 is the way to go since it is what Subaru reccomend, don't agree about 15 quid oil in a performance car though :freak3:

Pete likes to promote the "cheaper" side of performance parts and fluids. He's renowned for buying his window wipers and oil from Lidl's :DMe, I prefered to spend a little more on a better quality oil when I had the Scoob. Millers was my personal choice.

topshot 14 July 2010 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9494509)
Avoid 50 - it's like treacle ... power sapping drag.

60 yes but 50 isnt like treacle at all. In fact 10w-50 is listed in the book for classic impreza :thumb:

WRX-John 14 July 2010 06:46 PM

I use 10W/40 semi as for the make of it that depends on what u want to put in it, like pslewis said to me on here a while ago it's all marketing hype :)

muttleyturbo 15 July 2010 12:15 AM

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mje_wrx 15 July 2010 02:49 AM

i use motul 300v 15w 50, bit higher temp setting for abuse on tracks, hard driving etc

DazW 15 July 2010 08:53 AM

I just use what my engine builder recommended & use (API) ...a 'good' 10w 40 semi, so Mobil Super S every 6 months for me :)

pslewis 15 July 2010 08:58 AM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again ..... if you believe the marketing hype then pay silly money (£30+ for 4 Litres) - if you have any independant thought patterns whatsoever then you buy quality which costs a fraction of the oils which need to cover their advertising costs!

This is what I have been using for many years -

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-990-fuch...productDetails

Not from Opie Oils mind you - £20 is a bit steep ..... you can get it for £15 (5 Litres) if you look. I cannot fault it. And I have owned an Impreza Classic since new for 10 years and 100,000 miles. I am living proof that expensive oils are a con - as the better value oils have performed superbly!

tonka7400 15 July 2010 10:21 PM

hi is it ok to use 0/30 fully synthetic 05 wrx as i had about 5 gallon off the stuff in the garage
cheers ant

chocolate_o_brian 15 July 2010 10:35 PM


Originally Posted by tonka7400 (Post 9497459)
hi is it ok to use 0/30 fully synthetic 05 wrx as i had about 5 gallon off the stuff in the garage
cheers ant

No.

pslewis 15 July 2010 10:42 PM


Originally Posted by tonka7400 (Post 9497459)
hi is it ok to use 0/30 fully synthetic 05 wrx as i had about 5 gallon off the stuff in the garage
cheers ant

NO!

NEVER!

EVER!

tonka7400 15 July 2010 11:07 PM

ok will tip the stuff 0/30 longlife fully synthetic any one wants some give me a shout
ant


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