Skip the dealer and do your own 15K maintenance for $55.87!

[alex_86]

Originally Posted by YourFearlessLeader

what can I say... the oil on the dipstick is exactly between the high and low holes. i'll double check it tomorrow.

that's not a "high" hole that's a "full" hole.

[alex_86]

Originally Posted by bkblitzed

sure cus i love blowing up seals

Iif you dont have anything intelligent to say on this thread.Then please don't troll.

[getbent]

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Par...spx?Part=57830

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

I personally would avoid using non factory oil filters for this car. Not one aftermarket filter I've seen has the same bypass specs and flow rates as the factory filter for the FA20. I personally would love to, but nothing is available. They have a few discussions on the Subie flow rates over at bobistheoilguy.

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by getbent

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Par...spx?Part=57830

Hmm...very nice, thx for the link! Will investigate further. Unfortunately some independent efficiency tests didn't show Wix to be doing that great but not bad either. Should at least be better than the US subie filters!

Thanks again.

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

Should at least be better than the US subie filters!

There is nothing wrong with the Subaru filters, whether the Honeywell or the Tokyo Roki. There are plenty of uoa's that back this up. I put more faith in a uoa than someone that cuts open a filter and makes unsubstantiated claims. I'm well out of warranty, but continue to use OEM Honeywell filters only because people think they suck.

-Dennis

[Clipdat]

The distance between the full mark and the L mark is 1 quart. So if it's reading in the middle when the engine is cold then you are approximately a half quart low.

Originally Posted by YourFearlessLeader

what can I say... the oil on the dipstick is exactly between the high and low holes. i'll double check it tomorrow.

[YourFearlessLeader]

I have to politely disagree with many of you. From everyone I have spoken to and research I have done on the internet, anywhere between these 2 marks indicates a healthy oil level.

On the lower tick or below, I would agree that oil has to be added. And anything on or above the top tick would require a removal of some oil.

I am certainly not here to start a war about how much oil I believe should be in an engine, or what will or will not void my warranty. I simply wanted to make people aware of the pricing I found for supplies for those who just want an acceptable oil/filter at a good price.

[Clipdat]

Yeah I mean I guess if you want to run your engine a half quart low that is up to you, but it's fairly common knowledge what the markers on the dipstick mean. Hell, I bet there is even mention of it in the owner's manual.

Edit:

[alex_86]

yeah because running your engine on low oil, let alone aftermarket supplies wont void a warranty claim lmao.

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by bkblitzed

sure cus i love blowing up seals

Yeahp, I put in 5.8 qts and blew the seal. Oil was leaking onto my header

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by BRZmeMR2

doesent your warranty void if you service your car yourself?

Technically, no. They get real iffy if you use aftermarket filters, but I think that's them being an ass.