When should i do an oil change? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chulooz · 09-16-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayaz2589

Hey guys my FR-S just hit 3500 miles and im thinking about doing an oil change however, someone told me i can wait a while longer until i do my oil change. Any thoughts?

I would tell you to do an oil change now, oil analysis leave no guess work; its past time.

R L Newb · 09-17-2012, 06:41 PM

Did my first change at 4500, mainly because I shot for 3k but got lazy. Quite a bit of metal in the oil analysis but they said it was normal for a break-in change and the oil itself was in good shape.
I'm pushing 6k more miles for this second change and will again post oil results.

Marrk · 09-18-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R L Newb

Did my first change at 4500, mainly because I shot for 3k but got lazy. Quite a bit of metal in the oil analysis but they said it was normal for a break-in change and the oil itself was in good shape.
I'm pushing 6k more miles for this second change and will again post oil results.

If you did a UOA, you should scan it and post it.

zoomzoomers · 09-18-2012, 02:40 AM

Although I care about my car, I'm can't see myself spending $10 per quart on oil. Can anyone recommend something that I can either pick up at a local store/shop that will do? I was going to use Mobil 1, but it seems it's not 0w20. Or can I just use Mobil 1 and be good? Just looking for some advice.

R L Newb · 09-18-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

If you did a UOA, you should scan it and post it.

I gotcha covered on that

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13286

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Although I care about my car, I'm can't see myself spending $10 per quart on oil. Can anyone recommend something that I can either pick up at a local store/shop that will do? I was going to use Mobil 1, but it seems it's not 0w20. Or can I just use Mobil 1 and be good? Just looking for some advice.

Mobil 1 has never had great success in the Subaru world. I think there are a few threads suggesting types but the oem seems to work well

zoomzoomers · 09-18-2012, 05:24 PM

Ok, so what does work well for Subaru's???

chulooz · 09-18-2012, 05:25 PM

^ T6

zoomzoomers · 09-18-2012, 05:40 PM

T6???

R L Newb · 09-18-2012, 05:47 PM

Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 full syn. it's a diesel oil that works really well in boosted subarus. I ran the T5 10w30 in an old high mileage N/A and that seemed to like it.

I'm running the oem oil in the brz for now. Castrol has a 0w30 that's supposed to be good, i think it's made overseas or something. I don't know of another 0w20 but have done zero research for oil for this car.

Alienate · 09-18-2012, 06:42 PM

ack. Posted in wrong thread, sorry.

DaJo · 09-18-2012, 08:15 PM

Do we know what kind of oil our vehicles use from factory?

I just called up Subaru today and they told me the vehicle comes with "break-in" oil from factory.
That and it needs to stay in the engine for the recommended 5000 -10000 kilometers before its first "service type A" (oil change).

RacelineUSA_Matt · 09-18-2012, 08:17 PM

I would change the oil ASAP.

Bonburner · 09-18-2012, 09:28 PM

Motul & Rotella are my primary preference .. then amsoil/penzoil .. then its like w.e lol
But I'm going to use the dealer's mobil 1 oil for now .. might as well save that $ and spend elsewhere ... apparently I'm on their good side and hooking me up lol

zoomzoomers · 09-18-2012, 09:33 PM

Posted this on another thread, but I bought a Fumoto valve (F-108S) and 12 qts of Royal Purple 0w20 oil. I've got 1300 miles on the clock so I think I'll take her in between now and 2000 miles. I'm planning on taking it in to a Subaru dealership to have the oild & filter changed (with my oil) and have them install the Fumoto valve. I hope it all goes well.

09-18-2012, 02:40 AM	#32
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Although I care about my car, I'm can't see myself spending $10 per quart on oil. Can anyone recommend something that I can either pick up at a local store/shop that will do? I was going to use Mobil 1, but it seems it's not 0w20. Or can I just use Mobil 1 and be good? Just looking for some advice. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

09-18-2012, 05:24 PM	#34
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok, so what does work well for Subaru's??? __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

09-18-2012, 05:40 PM	#36
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	T6??? __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

09-18-2012, 06:42 PM	#38
Alienate Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Reno, NV Posts: 69 Thanks: 131 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ack. Posted in wrong thread, sorry. Last edited by Alienate; 09-18-2012 at 06:43 PM. Reason: wrong thread topic

09-18-2012, 08:15 PM	#39
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 391 Thanked 1,180 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Do we know what kind of oil our vehicles use from factory? I just called up Subaru today and they told me the vehicle comes with "break-in" oil from factory. That and it needs to stay in the engine for the recommended 5000 -10000 kilometers before its first "service type A" (oil change). __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 (OEM+ STI tS Build) 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport 2 2015-2018 2018 Lexus NX300 F-Sport 3 Since '18

09-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#30
R L Newb Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: LR BRZ Ltd, 06 STi Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 158 Thanks: 41 Thanked 90 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did my first change at 4500, mainly because I shot for 3k but got lazy. Quite a bit of metal in the oil analysis but they said it was normal for a break-in change and the oil itself was in good shape. I'm pushing 6k more miles for this second change and will again post oil results.

09-18-2012, 05:25 PM	#35
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ T6

09-18-2012, 05:47 PM	#37
R L Newb Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: LR BRZ Ltd, 06 STi Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 158 Thanks: 41 Thanked 90 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 full syn. it's a diesel oil that works really well in boosted subarus. I ran the T5 10w30 in an old high mileage N/A and that seemed to like it. I'm running the oem oil in the brz for now. Castrol has a 0w30 that's supposed to be good, i think it's made overseas or something. I don't know of another 0w20 but have done zero research for oil for this car.

09-18-2012, 08:17 PM	#40
RacelineUSA_Matt Raceline USA Join Date: May 2012 Drives: DC4 & FG3 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would change the oil ASAP. __________________ http://racelineusa.com/

09-18-2012, 09:33 PM	#42
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Posted this on another thread, but I bought a Fumoto valve (F-108S) and 12 qts of Royal Purple 0w20 oil. I've got 1300 miles on the clock so I think I'll take her in between now and 2000 miles. I'm planning on taking it in to a Subaru dealership to have the oild & filter changed (with my oil) and have them install the Fumoto valve. I hope it all goes well. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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