What Oil does my STI like?
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katnip
the car is black. I swear
+1 for amsoil
we run it in everything
see below for Amsoil specs for
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L 4-cyl Engine Code EJ257 Turbo
need info for any other application let me know, I sell amsoil products and get anything you need or point you to the proper product to ask for
FILTERS
Oil Filter: EAO12 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter
Oil Filter: 51365 WIX 51365 Oil Filter
Air Filter: EAA74 Absolute Efficiency Air Filter
Air Filter: 46116 WIX 46116 Air Filter
Fuel Filter: NS
Trans Filter: EAO12 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter
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Trans Filter: 51365 WIX 51365 Oil Filter [1]
1. Spin-On
TRICO WIPER BLADES
Blade Class Driver Passenger Rear
NEOFORM T16220 T16170
EXACTFIT T221 T171
WINTER T37225 T37170
OKTANE 22 inch 16 inch
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Above -4
ruggedman
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That's exactly what it is. There is no problem with M1, it's a completely approved oil for use in our cars. I've had oil analysis' done and haven't seen anything out of the ordinary and that's with auto-x'ing sloshing the oil all around. I dont yet have an Oil temp or pressure gauge, but i'm probably going to pick them up to keep an eye on that if i should jump to 10w-40 in the summer. My car has upwards of 20k miles and i've never had to add oil, i check it at every fill up and it's never budged.
Nasioc may be the worst forum i've ever read in my life, it's filled with more crap, assjacks, and douches than any forum i've ever been on. Makes a lot of sense that the same people will tell you to never use M1 a completely approved oil and then tell you to use a mix of gear oils that dont meet subarus requirements. :
My recommendation, find 93 octane on a triple pumper (3 hoses not 1 so you dont get a bunch of 87 at the beginning of your fillup) brand doesn't really matter, i've datalogged with many different companies and haven't seen a difference in any of them. As for oil, keep doing what you're doing and keep an eye on your oil level!
urabusturbo
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Nasioc may be the worst forum i've ever read in my life, it's filled with more crap, assjacks, and douches than any forum i've ever been on. Makes a lot of sense that the same people will tell you to never use M1 a completely approved oil and then tell you to use a mix of gear oils that dont meet subarus requirements. :
are you referring to the famous uncle scotty tranny cocktail? I was curious about the immediate pros vs longterm cons witht that
are you referring to the famous uncle scotty tranny cocktail? I was curious about the immediate pros vs longterm cons witht that
ruggedman
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Yes i am. I think shockproof is a great great thing, but any transmission with a warranty i'd think twice about running it.Nasioc may be the worst forum i've ever read in my life, it's filled with more crap, assjacks, and douches than any forum i've ever been on. Makes a lot of sense that the same people will tell you to never use M1 a completely approved oil and then tell you to use a mix of gear oils that dont meet subarus requirements. :
are you referring to the famous uncle scotty tranny cocktail? I was curious about the immediate pros vs longterm cons witht that
ditch_bound
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I heard they like 75w90, that's what I use anyway. Jk, I run whatever cheap (Dino) 5w30 oil they have at the parts store. I also buy the cheapest gas possible. My sti has 105,000 and uses about half a quart between every oil change since I first bought it. I say buy the cheap stuff and check it on a regular basis and if it looks like doo doo change it. This is the first car I have owned that I am really good about oil changes on. I have only gone over 3000 miles once, and only went over by 600 miles. Do what you want but Im not spending my money where I dont need it.
LastDitchRacing
Member
If anyone wants info MOTUL, I can get it to them.
I DON"T sell it directly to the public, but distribute it.
What do I recommend?
8100 5W30 for the engine
Gear 300 for the tranny and rear diff
Engine Clean and Fuel system clean(with each oil change)
We have run this oil in our street cars and the rally car(s) for a few years now.
FWIW, the SWRT uses MOTUL 300V 5W40 in all temperatures. I spoke with the mechanics at Corona rally Mexico and asked if they used a different viscosity for different events. Their reply? "Once the engine is warm, it's wam!"
Cheers! John
I DON"T sell it directly to the public, but distribute it.
What do I recommend?
8100 5W30 for the engine
Gear 300 for the tranny and rear diff
Engine Clean and Fuel system clean(with each oil change)
We have run this oil in our street cars and the rally car(s) for a few years now.
FWIW, the SWRT uses MOTUL 300V 5W40 in all temperatures. I spoke with the mechanics at Corona rally Mexico and asked if they used a different viscosity for different events. Their reply? "Once the engine is warm, it's wam!"
Cheers! John
Pedro
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same here man. Mobil 1 for 67k changed at every 7500miThat's exactly what it is. There is no problem with M1, it's a completely approved oil for use in our cars. I've had oil analysis' done and haven't seen anything out of the ordinary and that's with auto-x'ing sloshing the oil all around. I dont yet have an Oil temp or pressure gauge, but i'm probably going to pick them up to keep an eye on that if i should jump to 10w-40 in the summer. My car has upwards of 20k miles and i've never had to add oil, i check it at every fill up and it's never budged.
Nasioc may be the worst forum i've ever read in my life, it's filled with more crap, assjacks, and douches than any forum i've ever been on. Makes a lot of sense that the same people will tell you to never use M1 a completely approved oil and then tell you to use a mix of gear oils that dont meet subarus requirements. :
My recommendation, find 93 octane on a triple pumper (3 hoses not 1 so you dont get a bunch of 87 at the beginning of your fillup) brand doesn't really matter, i've datalogged with many different companies and haven't seen a difference in any of them. As for oil, keep doing what you're doing and keep an eye on your oil level!
katnip
the car is black. I swear
not sure about Motul, but amsoil doesn't need to be changed as often as cheap oil, I'd say mine gets done twice a year (every 10k or so) so I'm not spending much more, if any.
Al and I got hooked on amsoil after one of the circle track guys we know got amsoil to guarantee his motor, he ran the same oil in the car for the entire season, never changed it once and the oil held up all season. if it can hold up in a built up superstreet that raced every weekend from mid-April to mid-Sept I figured it was good to run 10k+ in my DD/RX 2.5
I'll happily pay more to change less ;D
k
Al and I got hooked on amsoil after one of the circle track guys we know got amsoil to guarantee his motor, he ran the same oil in the car for the entire season, never changed it once and the oil held up all season. if it can hold up in a built up superstreet that raced every weekend from mid-April to mid-Sept I figured it was good to run 10k+ in my DD/RX 2.5
I'll happily pay more to change less ;D
k
LastDitchRacing
Member
Ruggedman, so you're going to use cheaper oil and change it more often? 6 of one, half dozen of another. I change my oil twice a year.
I suppose if you want to change your engine block/heads and think that's saving money, I guess that's a choice.
The other question all of us have to ask is how long we're going to keep our vehicles? Some folks will drive them into the ground, but most will trade them in after
I think that Kathy's point is well taken. A higher quality oil will allow an increase in the interval between changes. Better for the environment and the cost remains the same as using a cheaper oil.
Regards, John
I suppose if you want to change your engine block/heads and think that's saving money, I guess that's a choice.
The other question all of us have to ask is how long we're going to keep our vehicles? Some folks will drive them into the ground, but most will trade them in after
I think that Kathy's point is well taken. A higher quality oil will allow an increase in the interval between changes. Better for the environment and the cost remains the same as using a cheaper oil.
Regards, John
ruggedman
New member
You guys go 10k miles on the same oil filter!?
Or do you do just a filter change at some point? Also do you guys do UOA at a place like blackstone to see how the oil is holding up after 10k miles? I guess I wouldn't worry too much in a 2.5RS, but with a turbo car there is a lot more stress on the oil being able to perform.
And yeah if you go to extremely long change intervals that's fine I agree it is the same costwise down the road. And personally i'd like to keep my subaru until the day I die, it's a perfect winter beater and will give me that all season car so i can have really fun cars at the same time, if I could have afforded my legacy sport sedan's repair bills in college i would still be driving it today :-
And yeah if you go to extremely long change intervals that's fine I agree it is the same costwise down the road. And personally i'd like to keep my subaru until the day I die, it's a perfect winter beater and will give me that all season car so i can have really fun cars at the same time, if I could have afforded my legacy sport sedan's repair bills in college i would still be driving it today :-
LastDitchRacing
Member
I'm not a big fan of oil analysis, although I know that there are plenty of people that are. Just check out VW TDI owners. They have to be the most intense oil folks I know!
I combine my oil changes with the motul engine clean treatment. It cleans the crankcase of deposits. I also throw in a bottle of engine clean(fuel injector cleaner) at the same time.
I don't change my oil filter in the middle. There are many that would.
Regards, John
I combine my oil changes with the motul engine clean treatment. It cleans the crankcase of deposits. I also throw in a bottle of engine clean(fuel injector cleaner) at the same time.
I don't change my oil filter in the middle. There are many that would.
Regards, John