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Old 28 December 2011, 09:41 PM
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hi pips,

Could anyone tell me what the best oil filter is to use on my jdm classic sti?
Old 28 December 2011, 09:46 PM
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I've always used Blueprint ones, never had an issue
Old 28 December 2011, 09:51 PM
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cool!
i was thinking of one of these or are they over priced?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...06893008844316
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Massively

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...ht_1712wt_1195
Old 28 December 2011, 10:03 PM
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K&N for me
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Jon, in fairness you're getting a magnetic sump plug with the K&N link and your link was for a 1.6 non-turbo Scoob.

OP I use Subaru genuine ones, about £10 and fine for me.
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This is the one I used last time...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...ht_1425wt_1195

Came as a part of a pack with plugs, oil and fuel filter for about £80 (Millers Synth oil and NGK heat grade 7 plugs). I already have a magnetic sump plug that I paid about 99p for although they are a lot dearer now
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Originally Posted by JonMc
This is the one I used last time...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...ht_1425wt_1195

Came as a part of a pack with plugs, oil and fuel filter for about £80 (Millers Synth oil and NGK heat grade 7 plugs). I already have a magnetic sump plug that I paid about 99p for although they are a lot dearer now

Tell me about it. Wasn't Stu (lobster) selling them on here for £9.99
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Don't know, just glad I got mine when I did
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cheers guys! anyone else have any in mind?
how about the factory scoob ones that Davros 1979 is selling?
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Like CoB says, the K&N is worth it just for the magnetic sump plug, after that OE if you're fussy and want to pay for the brand, or Blueprint
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thanks jon not sure if mines got a mag plug or not as this will be the first time ive changed the oil but i dont fancy dropping the oil just to find out so i might as well get one just in case.. ive got my millers oil on the way from banny soon
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I bought one from eurocarparts as my local dealer has closed, seem ok and about £5, used shell helix oil as that's what's always been used in it according to service sheets I got with the car.
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When I bought a Subaru one off here for a tenner I didn;t think to get a mag plug - luckily the Scoob already had one on

They do help suck stuff towards them floating around the sump. A Blueprint or Subaru filter will be fine. If in doubt call a local specialists and ask them. Plenty on here...
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cheers guys for the info
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We have genuine subaru filters in stock here is the link

http://www.ddmperformance.co.uk/list.php?cat_id=104

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I've been told that the blueprint filters are better than the new (blue) oem subaru ones........even better still if you can get hold of an old blueprint that is the bigger one.
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Originally Posted by Bristol98
I've been told that the blueprint filters are better than the new (blue) oem subaru ones
Why`s that?
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
Jon, in fairness you're getting a magnetic sump plug with the K&N link
Would it be a decent quality one though, seeing as these are considerably dearer at £18

http://www.magneticoildrainplugs.co....ain_Plugs.html

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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
Would it be a decent quality one though, seeing as these are considerably dearer?

http://www.magneticoildrainplugs.co....ain_Plugs.html
My 99p one has a really strong magnet, certainly enough to pull in any filings and has never leaked after several oil changes (although I do replace the crush washer every time).
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
Why`s that?
Someone on another forum (wish I could remember which) pulled the two apart and the blueprint was constructed better and the paper used in the subaru one was cack.
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Originally Posted by Bristol98
I've been told that the blueprint filters are better than the new (blue) oem subaru ones........even better still if you can get hold of an old blueprint that is the bigger one.

do you know where i could get the old ones from mate?
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