oil change...
Going to do an oil change this weekend and was thinking Comma eurolite 10-40 semi synthetic oil and genuine subaru filter and sump gasket.
My car is bog standard and this oil meets the requirements in the subaru handbook.....any thoughts or tips welcome http://www.nwcscoobyclub.co.uk/forum..._up_smiley.gif Al |
Hi mate, when i had my oil changed done by my garage, they've used Morris 10 50 fully sync, so get somebody to double check whether thats fine what your using, but i was told not to use anything other than 10 50 fully sync!
regards VJ |
I used millers 10W 40 fully synthetic on recomendation from a few users on here.
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Please do a search regarding oil changes, too many threads on here start "did an oil change now I've got a knocking sound".
Lots of advice about disconnecting the crank sensor, fully filling the oil filter and choosing the correct rated oil. General advice re oil appears to be a good quality synthetic oil in 10w50 like Millers, Silkoline etc. I use Comma on my kit car, however these Subarus appear to be fussy buggers and I have haven't seen Comma mentioned/recommended on here. HTH Pete |
Originally Posted by pete.wilson
(Post 9895445)
Please do a search regarding oil changes, too many threads on here start "did an oil change now I've got a knocking sound".
Lots of advice about disconnecting the crank sensor, fully filling the oil filter and choosing the correct rated oil. General advice re oil appears to be a good quality synthetic oil in 10w50 like Millers, Silkoline etc. I use Comma on my kit car, however these Subarus appear to be fussy buggers and I have haven't seen Comma mentioned/recommended on here. HTH Pete |
I have read up a bit on here and i will fill up the filter before fitting as that can only be a good thing.It doesn't say anything about that in my subaru owners book though or mention about the crank sensor but i suppose they are pretty easy things to do so wont do no harm.
Also in the owners handbook it says any unleaded fuel 95 ron or above but everyone says they would use no other than 99 ron???....surely subaru know what fuel the car will run on:confused: Al |
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Originally Posted by scooby..al
(Post 9895488)
I have read up a bit on here and i will fill up the filter before fitting as that can only be a good thing.It doesn't say anything about that in my subaru owners book though or mention about the crank sensor but i suppose they are pretty easy things to do so wont do no harm.
Also in the owners handbook it says any unleaded fuel 95 ron or above but everyone says they would use no other than 99 ron???....surely subaru know what fuel the car will run on:confused: Al |
Its a 2000 turbo uk mate.
Al |
Originally Posted by scooby..al
(Post 9895523)
Its a 2000 turbo uk mate.
Al you would be ok running it on 95 then mate, although it would drive better on v-power/tesco99/esso97. |
Speak to oilman on here, he works for opie oils and can recommend what to use and they normally have good deals.
I use the millers CFS 5w40 in mine, but everyone has there own preference on oils. Doug |
Originally Posted by my94wrx
(Post 9895543)
you would be ok running it on 95 then mate, although it would drive better on v-power/tesco99/esso97.
Not bothered about the cost its just that the nearest tesco/shell garages are 20 miles away!! Al |
Originally Posted by pete.wilson
(Post 9895445)
Please do a search regarding oil changes, too many threads on here start "did an oil change now I've got a knocking sound".
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There are a million threads on here where people have put their car in to subaru for an Oil change and then the engines have let go.... Coincidence ? Possibly but probably not, chances are slim.
But there is a recurring trend of cars being serviceed and then blowing up. Warm you car up prior to droppoing the oil. Fill the Filter up for sure, it will take about a litre or so. Screw it on and then fill the rest up. Disconnect Crank sensor on the top front of the block Crank the car for a few cranks, the car will turn but not fire Connect back up and off ya go :) |
the thred usally start my big end gone :confused:
then you read through and find out they changed the oil 200 miles ago, it doesnt take much time to do as mentioned above when servicing your pride and joy :thumb: |
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Ive had mine done a little over 2 weeks ago and have already done 600 miles. It is a coincidence but I cant see how it could have that much of an impact. I used Millers 10 40 (Non Turbo), CFS I think it was.
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In most circumstances of knocking engines after an oil change it is that the said engine already was due to let go any way and the new thinner cleaner oil just helped it on its way as ive seen this in other makes of cars[not just subaru] as well.
It mainly happens though in vehicles that have not been serviced for a good few thousand miles and the only thing holding them together is the old thick shi**y oil which once replaced with fresh/thinner stuff seems to let the bearings fail alot sooner than it would have done without it. |
So what you are saying is - Dont' change your ****ty old oil, it's the only thing keeping your heap in one piece LOL ;)
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My knocking doesnt sound anything like the knocking that you get from the oil change. I guess its just a coincidence.
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I can't really see the point in paying for a genuine Subaru oil filter and then getting a bog standard oil. You're better of buying a cheaper OEM spec filter and a better oil. All filters do is stop larger bits of debris in the oil system, they don't remove the combustion by products from the oil (the things that actually harm the oil).
A 5w-40 synthetic would also be a good choice. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Shell Helix, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx Here's the filter http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-62445-ma...ter-oc195.aspx Cheers Tim |
Been using Vauxhall semi 10w40 for over 70,000 on my 160,000 mile near standard uk MY97 daily driver. Oil changed every 5000 miles with pattern filter. Spare engine in the garage waiting for the inevitable :)
As for the fuel, tried Tesco 99 several times and didn't notice any difference over 95 on either mpg, smoothness or performance (tho bum dyno could be faulty) even after ecu reset. Changed to Tesco 99 now as it defo makes a difference on the Prodrive ECU with associated gubbins. :) |
Originally Posted by his-n-her-scoobs
(Post 9922468)
Been using Vauxhall semi 10w40 for over 70,000 on my 160,000 mile near standard uk MY97 daily driver. Oil changed every 5000 miles with pattern filter. Spare engine in the garage waiting for the inevitable :)
As for the fuel, tried Tesco 99 several times and didn't notice any difference over 95 on either mpg, smoothness or performance (tho bum dyno could be faulty) even after ecu reset. Changed to Tesco 99 now as it defo makes a difference on the Prodrive ECU with associated gubbins. :) |
IMO go for a fully synethic like millers, silkolene etc
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i used to use vauxhall 10/40 semi then it got to expensive so i now put halfords 10/40 semi for the past 5 years and still going strong. :) |
Originally Posted by his-n-her-scoobs
(Post 9923760)
Yeah, it is getting expensive, £13 a gallon LOL. Think it depends how friendly you are with the dealers.
:) lol the last time i bought some it was approx £20 a gallon maybe they just didnt like me:lol1: |
Originally Posted by prodriverules
(Post 9922224)
In most circumstances of knocking engines after an oil change it is that the said engine already was due to let go any way and the new thinner cleaner oil just helped it on its way as ive seen this in other makes of cars[not just subaru] as well.
It mainly happens though in vehicles that have not been serviced for a good few thousand miles and the only thing holding them together is the old thick shi**y oil which once replaced with fresh/thinner stuff seems to let the bearings fail alot sooner than it would have done without it. |
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