"Must-have" Oil Change items.

[kwood9000]

Originally Posted by Memphis

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

Just ordered that one as well...should be fine as it just adds a short nipple for connecting a hose.

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Memphis

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

If you plan to use the Subaru filters, see what your local dealership will sell you, or get the 6 packs from SubaruGenuine parts and get the magnet that matches.

If you don't plan on using the Subaru filters, use the Purolator PL14610 or equivalent and get the smaller one.

[imravenit]

I know it has probably been covered here already.. But may i just ask how many liters/bottles of oil does this car take? Also what is the part number factory oem oil filter recommended oil filter?

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

At stock ride height the front air dam just grazes the ramp. Any lower, or if you want no contact at all, you can use a couple boards to get the front end up higher before your tires hit the ramp. Just a pair of 3/4" thick boards on top of each other are enough to get my lowered STI onto the ramps.

Are there any ramps that will work that won't require boards?

Nevermind, sorry, found this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9181&

[mike18]

thx

[slizoth]

I got the valve on there no problem, did an oil change with AMSOIL OE 0W-20! The only thing I need the next time I do an oil change is a jug capable of holding more than 5qts and a new filter! Stoked!

[Jayde]

After doing my oil change over the weekend I noticed a few things.

1. I hate jacking up the car. I don't know why, but I just don't like doing it. Call me crazy. I'm going to invest in some ramps and use that next time. Anyone recommend some that will fit the low profile of our cars?

2. Must also invest in a Fumoto valve. I forgot to pick one up before I did this and I really didn't feel like waiting any longer to do it. The drain plug is much farther back in this car then my old one, so I can see one of the reasons why it's so popular.

3. I love how easy the oil filter access is! In my old car, you had to climb all the way under the car and reach up behind the block to get the filter. Even then, you have to twist your arm in funny ways to get it off/on, all without trying to burn yourself on the exhaust (if it's hot).

[hyper4mance]

Originally Posted by Jayde

After doing my oil change over the weekend I noticed a few things.

1. I hate jacking up the car. I don't know why, but I just don't like doing it. Call me crazy. I'm going to invest in some ramps and use that next time. Anyone recommend some that will fit the low profile of our cars?

2. Must also invest in a Fumoto valve. I forgot to pick one up before I did this and I really didn't feel like waiting any longer to do it. The drain plug is much farther back in this car then my old one, so I can see one of the reasons why it's so popular.

3. I love how easy the oil filter access is! In my old car, you had to climb all the way under the car and reach up behind the block to get the filter. Even then, you have to twist your arm in funny ways to get it off/on, all without trying to burn yourself on the exhaust (if it's hot).

Yeah I just did an oil change at 2900 miles and installed the fumoto valve. Also, the supports to jack up the car get easily bent using a jack and stands. The supports seem way too thin and unstable in my opinion. I would highly recommend everyone to get ramps, but I haven't looked into any yet.

[hyper4mance]

Oh yea btw, anyone in the tri state area need those crush washers? I bought a 12 pack of oil filters but dont need the washers since I popped in the qwik drain valve.

[Draco-REX]

Just did my second oil change, using the Fumoto valve. I was right:

Easiest
Oil
Change
EVER!

Not counting setup or clean up, it took 8:38 from flicking the lever on the valve to the running drip-check. When all's said and done, it was the cleanest and quickest oil change I've done and I only invested around 20 minutes for the total job.

No excuses people! Do your own oil changes and leave the quick-lube places to the rest of the flotsam on the roads.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by Jayde

After doing my oil change over the weekend I noticed a few things.

1. I hate jacking up the car. I don't know why, but I just don't like doing it. Call me crazy. I'm going to invest in some ramps and use that next time. Anyone recommend some that will fit the low profile of our cars?

2. Must also invest in a Fumoto valve. I forgot to pick one up before I did this and I really didn't feel like waiting any longer to do it. The drain plug is much farther back in this car then my old one, so I can see one of the reasons why it's so popular.

3. I love how easy the oil filter access is! In my old car, you had to climb all the way under the car and reach up behind the block to get the filter. Even then, you have to twist your arm in funny ways to get it off/on, all without trying to burn yourself on the exhaust (if it's hot).

Check out rhino ramps. I also used 2 2x4's to get started. Don't forget your wheel chucks.

[Jayde]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian

Check out rhino ramps. I also used 2 2x4's to get started. Don't forget your wheel chucks.

Did you have enough space to get under the car and reach the drain plug, even though it says it lifts the car 6 1/2 inches off the ground?

Seems I would want the 8000 model. I have no need for the 12000 model, since this car is no where near the weight of even the 8000 model.

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Jayde

Did you have enough space to get under the car and reach the drain plug, even though it says it lifts the car 6 1/2 inches off the ground?

Seems I would want the 8000 model. I have no need for the 12000 model, since this car is no where near the weight of even the 8000 model.

You have plenty of lift. Remember the car is 4 inches off the ground, and the engine isn't the lowest point either. I use Rhino ramps and have plenty of room to change the oil.

As for 8000 vs 12000, I use the 12000. Not because they hold more weight, but because they are physically wider. If you're planning on running 235 or wider tires up front, get the wider ramps. The 255s on my STI just fit on the 12000 ramps. If I had the 8000s they'd overhang the edges. That might not be a big issue, but I'd rather not find out.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by Jayde

Did you have enough space to get under the car and reach the drain plug, even though it says it lifts the car 6 1/2 inches off the ground?

Seems I would want the 8000 model. I have no need for the 12000 model, since this car is no where near the weight of even the 8000 model.

I got under pretty easily, but I'm also skinny.