"Must-have" Oil Change items. - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Draco-REX · 07-10-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cobrabyte

Thanks for reminding me about the Fumoto valve. I had one on my Elise and, especially for that car, it makes oil changes soooo much easier. Ordered!

I suggest you setup an Amazon Associates account and link to the Amazon product page. That way you can earn a little cash on an excellent recommendation!

You're welcome.

The Amazon thing is an interesting idea, but I don't feel it's appropriate. I give advice because I want to contribute to the community. So I wouldn't feel right using links that I would profit from.

b1pkkf26 · 07-10-2012, 08:37 PM

I have a dumb question, the manual stats 5.2 liter and I just did a oil change. I fill it up 4.4 liters and ran it for a few min. The dipstick shows full, should I top it off? I did buy a extra 1 liter bottle just in case.

Thanks in advance.

Draco-REX · 07-10-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by b1pkkf26

I have a dumb question, the manual stats 5.2 liter and I just did a oil change. I fill it up 4.4 liters and ran it for a few min. The dipstick shows full, should I top it off? I did buy a extra 1 liter bottle just in case.

Thanks in advance.

Monitor your oil level when you fill up. Take the level after pumping gas to make sure you have as much in the sump as possible.

b1pkkf26 · 07-10-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Monitor your oil level when you fill up. Take the level after pumping gas to make sure you have as much in the sump as possible.

Thanks for your reply, I did drive it for a few km to pick up grocery and recheck it. It still shows full, will check it again on my next gas refill.

One last question on the dipstick, im not really good at reading it, when I check the oil it does go pass the second dot till the end, so I should be good right?

Draco-REX · 07-10-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b1pkkf26

Thanks for your reply, I did drive it for a few km to pick up grocery and recheck it. It still shows full, will check it again on mg next gas refill.

One last question on the dipstick, Blythe really good at reading it, when I check it the oil does go pass the second dot till the end, so I should be good right?

Correct. The range between the dots is 1L with the top dot being full.

b1pkkf26 · 07-10-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Correct. The range between the dots is 1L with the top dot being full.

Sweet, thanks again.

Phaedrus29 · 07-17-2012, 04:25 PM

Thanks again for the thread. I've picked up that drip pan and jug. Wish I had the drip pan during the last oil change...had a bit of a mishap and still have some cat litter on the garage floor to help with the spill hah.

So is there any consensus on whether the regular Fumoto F-108 or the F-108S is the better option?

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-17-2012, 04:52 PM

I have used this Low Profile Oil and Fluid Receiver to much success.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks

wrxneffect · 07-18-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

Thanks again for the thread. I've picked up that drip pan and jug. Wish I had the drip pan during the last oil change...had a bit of a mishap and still have some cat litter on the garage floor to help with the spill hah.

So is there any consensus on whether the regular Fumoto F-108 or the F-108S is the better option?

I bought a F-108 valve for my BRZ and installed it during my first oil change. I didn't go with the N or S as I don't usually attach a hose to drain the oil. On my WRX I also had the Fumoto valve with out the nipple as well. I think which one you get will be a matter of personal preference.

kwood9000 · 07-22-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

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Filter magnet: Not really an oil *change* item, but something that can prolong the life of your engine. It's a powerful magnet that attaches to the side of your filter. It will attract metal particles and hold them to the side of the filter. Because it's magnetic and not another filter, it can attract and hold particles below the filter's threshold (20 microns usually). Those using the Subaru 130 filters (Purlator PL14459) will want the FilterMag SS300, and those using the Subaru 160 filters or the Purolator PL14612/610 on their other Subarus will want the FilterMag SS250. These have much more surface area to grab particles than a magnetic drain plug, and will see every drop of oil that runs through the engine. Oil flows from outside the filter media to the center of the filter and out the large hole in the middle. So these will capture metal before it reaches the filter media.

...

Do both FilterMAGs fit the initial filter?

Draco-REX · 07-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kwood9000

Do both FilterMAGs fit the initial filter?

The initial filter is the larger 130.

Gaiakai · 07-22-2012, 10:45 AM

Just wanted to thank you for this thread - it made shopping for my first oil change super easy

Memphis · 07-22-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

The initial filter is the larger 130.

Would you suggest using the smaller one after the initial one?

Memphis · 07-22-2012, 12:45 PM

F108S: Oil Drain Valve with Short Nipple (16mm-1.5): I got this one before I saw your post. Is that ok?

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b1pkkf26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2005 civic, FR-S Location: TORONTO Posts: 114 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I have a dumb question, the manual stats 5.2 liter and I just did a oil change. I fill it up 4.4 liters and ran it for a few min. The dipstick shows full, should I top it off? I did buy a extra 1 liter bottle just in case. Thanks in advance.

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Phaedrus29 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: PA Posts: 683 Thanks: 106 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	Thanks again for the thread. I've picked up that drip pan and jug. Wish I had the drip pan during the last oil change...had a bit of a mishap and still have some cat litter on the garage floor to help with the spill hah. So is there any consensus on whether the regular Fumoto F-108 or the F-108S is the better option?

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