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05-21-2011, 05:01 AM
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oil filter and new engine oil
Hey,
What is the best oil filter for my 93 SVX? and any ideas where I can get it from? (I went auto barn and they gave me this generic one that they use on mazda engines also, apparently it will work...) What type of engine oil should I put in? (I'm gonna do the full oil change myself) (Auto barn guy said 20W - 50 Nulon oil, and my dad suggested definitely a full or semi-synth 15W - 50 or 60 Penrite oil, because of the cold weather) Any oil brand recommendations? Cheers, Jayden 
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05-21-2011, 05:07 AM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
Go for the orginal parts.
 https://www.partswebsite.com/subarug...n=1&type=parts I use Castrol Magnatec Professional B4 5W-40.
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Alexander (Norway) My subarus: 1992 Svx LSI 5-MT(3.54) 1998 Legacy BG 2.5L GX Last edited by Alex-svx; 05-21-2011 at 05:12 AM.
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05-21-2011, 08:43 AM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
I actually use these for the reasons stated and recommended by the posting member.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?svxfiles|29215 Lee
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05-21-2011, 09:07 AM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
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05-21-2011, 10:52 AM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
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They are the same size as the one you linked, and fit the same porsche 944. I have found them to work well, having gone through like 4 of them.
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05-21-2011, 08:59 PM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
The purolator looks good, im in australia and the only place i can order them from is amazon. Should a part like that be okay to delivery all the way from america?
Shouldn't I go for a thicker engine oil like a 15W or 20W considering my car has done around 160,000km now? Cheers, Jay
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05-28-2011, 09:26 PM
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Re: oil filter and new engine oil
Hi Jayden, The best filter would be a Subaru OEM filter. It has a special feature that makes sure you always have oil to lubricate the engine. I would also suggest a full synthetic like Mobil 1. On the Mobil 1 website they recommend 10w-30 for most applications. If you look at the owner's manual, which is located in the top of the glove box behind an elastic strap, a lot of oils are listed depending on the kind of driving you do and the conditions you drive under. I hope this helps. Take care, BOBB
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