Pondering an Oil Change

[Gary O]

Hello All,

Pondering an oil change with my legacy,only put 3500km on it since it's last one but,i was wondering what volume the leggy holds once its drained?

Fully synthetic oil i'm after i believe as well.Got to get myself a set of axle stand as well to do it....cant wait

 

[markobucko]

 

[Matt]

Yes a good fully synthetic oil is needed. Motul, Red line, Mobil 1 etc.
About 4.5 litres i think will do.
If you buy motul oil it comes in 2 litre cans so you buy 6 litres and keep the spare for top ups
10W40 is the normal grade that Subaru use. And good for normal use.
I use 15W50 in my Impreza which was recomended to me as better when the car is mapped and its main use is spirited Weekend driving not short trips to work etc.

 

[briancollins]

15w 50 is recommended. I use silkolene pro r

 

[markobucko]

i use castrol magnetec 15w50....
good stuff at a reasonable price!!!

 

[forester sti]

The factory figure is 4.7 litres,
But as above 4.5 will usually do because off oil left in after draining,
Don't forget to fill the filter thoroughly before putting it on!
Have fun! Use genuine filter!
Dan

 

[JohnM]

Nothing like servicing your own car for job satisfaction
Pull off the crank sensor and let her spin around a few times before firing or just turn the kay a few times without letting her fire- just to prime the oil pump and get the bearings wet
Cheers
John

 

[sti 9029]

10w60??

 

[christypeRA]

serviced my car saturday. used silcolene 15w 50 pro r. sweet as a nut.

 

[johnjoe]

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10w60??
[/quote]

Thicker oil doesn't necessarily mean it's better for the engine, have a read of this: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/10w-60.doc

Taken from here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/technicalinfo.aspx

 

[forester sti]

Castrol RS 10W60 is the motorsport grade oil! I never understood the grading of oil!
Dan