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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I am now a proud owner of my first Impreza! A turbo classic with the PPP fitted

As a new owner i need advise on the following

How long should i leave the engine running for before i turn the ignition off?
Also how long should i warm the engine up before pulling off?

Also what oil and coolant do you recommend??


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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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i let it idle for 1 min then drive off(drive off boost for first 10 min).
drive off boost for about 5 min then park up and let it ilde for about 30 secs

oh welcome and enjoy ya car

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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Oil - do a search you will find plenty to read!!

Let engine idle for 1 minute if you have given her a good work out ... no need to do anything if you have idled the last couple of miles.

Do NOT let the car warm up stationary - allow the OIL to get hot before opening her up (maybe 10 miles in cold winter weather).

Coolant? Well whatever Subaru recommend ... same as the Oil really!
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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good advice
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Old May 8, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Cheers guys.

Is any brand of oil better than others?
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Select which Specification you want your Oil to meet (I suggest that the minimum spec be the one stated in your handbook) - if the Oil meets that standard then the name on the front means nothing apart from how much you will be paying.

Like I said, do a search on Oil - it has been done to death and I'm not going to start a new 'What Type Of Oil' here
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Old May 8, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 92typeRA
i let it idle for 1 min then drive off(drive off boost for first 10 min).
drive off boost for about 5 min then park up and let it ilde for about 30 secs

oh welcome and enjoy ya car
so for most journeys there's no point having a 'performance' car.
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Ive done some research and found 10W-50 to be recommended for a tuned engine like mine.

Is it safe to use fully synthetic?
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Like I said - a search will do wonders for you .................... PLEASE
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Old May 8, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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dean i use motul 300v 15/50.......£50 6 ltr
iff your not sure mate give guy a phone at Opie Oils

thinking off trying valvoline trubo 15/50 some off the mates use it. £25 for 5 ltr im sure


or as pslewis said use the serch as this might start a fight lol
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I WILL resist

I WILL resist

I WILL resist

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Old May 8, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I WILL resist

I WILL resist

I WILL resist

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