Proper SVX oil filter?
 

I treated myself to a drive in the SVX today, and headed for the local Subie dealership to pick up an oil filter and drain plug gasket. Keep in mind that I've been SVXless for nearly 3 years, and this is my first experience with buying an oil filter within that time frame.

"An SVX oil filter, please.", I say.

What's given to me is not the 109 filter i expected. It's black and appears to actually be made in Japan.

Was I given the right filter? Are the 109s no longer produced?

Help me out here!

Mike

Re: Proper SVX oil filter?
 

People seem to like the porsche 944 oil filters by Purolator. They're much bigger and are supposed to cool/filter the oil better.

Re: Proper SVX oil filter?
 

It sounds correct - looking through the catalog at the local auto parts store my '94 SVX has the same filter as my '93 Legacy. I bought OEM oil filters for the Legacy and they are black Nippon filters...

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I usually use the Purolator 30165 myself, as its a big larger than stock. I remember seeing the OE filters in white some time ago if I remember correct, and lately they are black.

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Mine are black.

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Incorrect. The legacy uses a different oil filter. They are physically identical on the outside, but have a different part number. The SVX filter has a larger filtration surface.

I don't want to know what people think about Porsche whatever or any of that nonsense. I just simply want to know what the correct SUBARU part number is for an *SVX* oil filter. I suppose I wasn't clear enough in my original post.

Mike

Re: Proper SVX oil filter?
 

wouldnt the SUBARU dealership that you went to, be able to tell you the correct SUBARU part number?

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Maybe, maybe not. :o

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15208aa031

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Thank you!!!

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i'm using this now so i can do once a yr / 12K mile oil change's
http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=EAO20-EA

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I'd be interested in knowing how anyone can "guarantee" an oil filter. Guaranteed to do what?

dcb

Re: Proper SVX oil filter?
 

It's funny they don't have 12 month oil, only 6 month 7,500 mile oil. I don't mind doing 4 oil changes a year. It gives me a chance to poke around under the car looking for other issues.

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According to an original Subaru parts manual the # is 15208AA030.
HOWEVER according to 1stsubaruparts.com that number has been superceded by;
SOA5165109 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Engine / transaxle - Engine parts - Oil filter
Oil filter 1992 - 1997

If you go to subaruparts.com you get the aforementioned 15208aa031.:)



And if you punch in 15208aa031 ay 1stsubaruparts.com you get;
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, svx 1992 - 1994

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, legacy/outback, 3.0l 2005 - 2007

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, forester 1998 - 2003

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, legacy, 2.5l, w/o turbo 2004

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, legacy, 3.0l 2001 - 2004

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, baja 2003

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, baja, w/o turbo 2004

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, svx 1995 - 1997

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15208AA031 $7.85 $0.00 $5.65
Maintenance & lubrication - Engine service - Filters - Oil filter
Oil filter, b9 tribeca 2006 - 2007

Re: Proper SVX oil filter?
 

Why not buy a better oil filter that will be more beneficial to your car :confused:

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