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Old 04-18-2008, 07:03 AM   #1
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Yes, I did search already.. My first Subaru.. What is the consensus on the best oil filter to use, and best brand oil once I switch to synthetic.


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Old 04-18-2008, 07:18 AM   #2
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Default Re: What oil filter and oil?
OEM filter is the best.

WolfPlayer was nice enough to cut up most of the filters out there and compare them. Check it out for yourself: bescaredracing.com - /sti/oil/filters/compare/

Most of the popular after market ones are downright scary.

Check the GDB technical forums for more info on oil. The manual recommends 5w30. a lot of people run German Castrol 0w30, Motul 5w30 or 5w40, Amsoil, etc.

I avoid Mobil 1 like the plague. My car drank it.
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Old 04-18-2008, 07:23 AM   #3
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OEM filter is the best.

WolfPlayer was nice enough to cut up most of the filters out there and compare them. Check it out for yourself: bescaredracing.com - /sti/oil/filters/compare/

Most of the popular after market ones are downright scary.

Check the GDB technical forums for more info on oil. The manual recommends 5w30. a lot of people run German Castrol 0w30, Motul 5w30 or 5w40, Amsoil, etc.

I avoid Mobil 1 like the plague. My car drank it.
Aweseome thanks for the info.. very helpful
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Old 04-18-2008, 09:20 AM   #4
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Stock oil filter and MOTUL !!!
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Old 04-18-2008, 09:45 AM   #5
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Hey Claude! Didnt know you were on here.

Napa Gold oil filter and Amsoil 5W-30 on my WRX.

I'll be using a stock oil filter and Motul 5W-30 on my STI I think. Haven't had a chance to change the oil since I bought it.
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Old 04-18-2008, 11:32 AM   #6
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OEM oil filter and Royal Purple 5w30.
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Old 04-18-2008, 11:36 AM   #7
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German Castrol Syntec 0w-30 with OEM filter has been good to my '04 so far.
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k/n oil filter,castrol 5w30
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wix filter 4 qts of 5w30 quaker state syn and marvel mystery oil for all mu subaru's
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Amsoil 5W-30 and Amsoil Oil filter
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Hey Claude! Didnt know you were on here.

Napa Gold oil filter and Amsoil 5W-30 on my WRX.

I'll be using a stock oil filter and Motul 5W-30 on my STI I think. Haven't had a chance to change the oil since I bought it.

YeaH I'm here also!!!
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OEM and M1 15w50.
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Old 04-18-2008, 06:23 PM   #13
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M1 5w30 and M1 filter
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Old 04-19-2008, 08:17 PM   #14
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Specifically which 5w30 amsoil and motul? I noticed there are more than 1 synthetic 5w30 for each of these
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Specifically which 5w30 amsoil and motul? I noticed there are more than 1 synthetic 5w30 for each of these


I will be switching to Signature Series 0w30 at 3000 miles.


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