Subadann

My cars due due for a service next week but I don't want to chance it with the oil going low, so I want to top it up with something to last until the service.

Not sure what the previous owner used.

Can anyone recommend a grade of oil for my car?

Was thinking of buying some Shell Helix.

Suberman

In the strictest sense, you shouldn't mix different brand / viscosity oils as they all have their own additives.

How low is your oil right now? If it isn't below the L mark, you should be fine until next week (unless you're driving your car everyday like you stole it )

Or get the oil changed now? It's only a week really...

petethemeat

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As I understand it, it's fine to mix , especially as its only for a week.

As for oil it's a can of worms as everyone has their favourites - I use 5w 40 shell helix fully synth. Check out euro car parts , they are doing it for £26 delivered

speedking

Save money by buying your own oil to provide for the service. Use some of that to top up if necessary. However it should deffo be alright for a week unless you're going on a long run.

petethemeat

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If you fancy a bit of DIY then here is a good thread I just found

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...nge-guide.html

In terms of an oil change, the Scooby is the easiest car I have done this on in terms of accessibility – even when factoring in the disconnection of the crank sensor bit.

If your not lowered then you don’t even need to jack the car up!

Subadann

So is mixing oil a big no no then?

I have a 100 mile trip that I need to make before the service, so am thinking to jus t top up with some Shell Helix.

the shreksta

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i wouldnt mix oils matey especially with a car thats so oil dependant like the subaru,change it your self buddy its dead simple and save yourself a few quid

shell helix is ok,i use fuchs pro r 15w50 with a genuine black oil filter but i love my car way to much

Berks-Jack

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How low is your oil bud?

Unless its dangerously low I wouldn't bother for a weeks time

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

I use the larger K&N oil filter, with the nut shaped end, as Subaru changed to a smaller oil filter about 3 years ago, just me being suspicious. Size matters you know.

addi monster

iTrader: (6)

Some oils DO NOT MIX due to several additives, one of my mates who ownes his own garage showed me how some oils when mixed can congeal,

So if you do not know whats in it i would drop the lot and fill with your chosen oil.

the shreksta

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thats why i use the original black filters mate,you can really feel the difference in quality too-i get mine from rcm

pslewis

The engine will run for ages with NO oil in it .... although I wouldn't recommend it!

If there's oil on your dipstick just wait the week without worry.