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Old 13 June 2011, 09:03 PM
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ok guy's first oil change for me on my v8 sti what is the best oil to order for my car its mapped up to 360 bhp does anyone have a place they go to for the oil they use or have delivered as i want it changed before i go to goodwood in a couple of weeks plus do i need a up rated oil filter mucho thanks tony
Old 13 June 2011, 09:07 PM
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Standard Subaru oil filter, or a blue print one. Pre-fill the filter, and use Motul 300V.

Remove the crack sensor and turn it over until oil pressure is gained. Re-connect it and away you go
Old 13 June 2011, 09:17 PM
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opie oils is the place for your oil mate.exellent service and will be with you within a day or two.
Old 13 June 2011, 11:42 PM
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I get my oil and filter from Alyn at www.asperformance.com ...... Fuchs/titan/silkolene Pro race 10/50 synthetic.

TBH searches on here will give a million hits, go for a supplier with a good rep and you can't go far wrong ..

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I mean't crank sensor as well BTW, not crack sensor.....you don't have one of those!
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many thanks peoples going to get it ordered now. im glad u told me about the crank sensor as i didnt know about that

got to love a crack sensor
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Originally Posted by chrisdicko
I mean't crank sensor as well BTW, not crack sensor.....you don't have one of those!
you never know, he could be a drug dealer. he does drive a subaru y'know
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NOTE

when removing/loosening the oil sump nut, its actually a rather big nut, and thus so is the hole. be prepeared with a proper oil catcher (one of those cheap 6l ones wont do) as the oil comes out very fast compared to other cars i have personally worked on.

one like this is ideal
Old 16 June 2011, 06:00 AM
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Another vote for opie oils over here! I use millers cfs I would tell what grade but I'm afraid scoobynet will crash under a billion posts if I do

I emailed opie and they recommended me an oil and grade based on my particular setup.

I use the subaru filter.
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As said above Silkolene Pro S 10-50 is very very good oil.
Old 16 June 2011, 10:57 AM
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Or use the 'SEARCH' function. This subject must have been covered on here well over a thousand times now. Best not to add to the confusion!
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Originally Posted by Matt2732
Another vote for opie oils over here! I use millers cfs I would tell what grade but I'm afraid scoobynet will crash under a billion posts if I do

I emailed opie and they recommended me an oil and grade based on my particular setup.

I use the subaru filter.
Originally Posted by antony@indigo-gt
As said above Silkolene Pro S 10-50 is very very good oil.
+1 for Opie oils just got 10-50 with a 25% total discount 10% members + 15% special offer at the time, they always have different offers on during the course of the year .

I would not put anything less than 10-40w if your running 350bhp and 10-50w ideally anything else and your simply asking for trouble and make sure you change every 5k at least.

BTW the current Subaru blue oil filter are rubbish (made in canada) go for STI pink (better flow rate) , scoobyparts or scoobyworld will have them in stock

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Or blue print filters or the black ones still, as many top tuners still use them and can't complain about them.
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