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If I need to pick one of the following two oils, which one would provide better protection to my wrx? (1) Shell Helix HX8 Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre 5W-30; API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B4; Full Synthetic http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Shell-Helix-HX8-Engine-Oil-5W-30-5-Litre/373035 (2) Shell...

Originally Posted By: Virtus_Probi Hello mate, was your WRX recalled for predetonation (which I suspect is LSPI)? Had to bring my '14 FXT with the 2.0l DIT in for it about a month ago, luckily had no major plug damage or poor leakdown test results. Assuming this was an LSPI problem that the...

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Hi again guys after a long break. It seems like shell ultra professional is out now. If I need to pick one of the following two oils, which one would provide better protection to my wrx? (1) Shell Helix HX8 Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre 5W-30; API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B4; Full Synthetic...

Originally Posted By: Shannow al_KARA, my parents (also in Canberra) have always bouhgt their cars off National Capital Motors (not Subaru dealers I think), and always took their own oil in for oil changes. Used to be Mobil 1, later Magnatec SP. The dealer was happy to do the service with the...

I have sent emails to Shell, Penrite and Royal Purple and asked from where I can buy the oils on the list. Lets see what they will say. I also would like to ask whether I might face any difficulties by buying oil from lubrication if the car needs to be fixed under warranty.

Originally Posted By: SR5 Hey, That Shell Helix HX8 5W-30, on their web site they say its API SL & ACEA A3/B4 http://www.shell.com.au/products-service...ynth-5w-30.html Yet on the bottle it says API SN & A3/B4 http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-...Recommendations go figure. Apart from...

Thank you for suggesting me to have a look at API website. It looks like Red Line only suggests its oils for vehicles requiring API SN spec oil, but not being formally certified. Then it looks like I have only 8 options left for me. (1) AMSOIL XLF 5W30 API SN...

Originally Posted By: bluesubie Originally Posted By: al_KARA Sorry for any confusion. Ive checked the iser manual again and it exactly says the following: 5W30 synthetic is the required engine oil . Required oil grade: SM or SN, OR ILSAC GF-4 or GL-5. If 5w30 synthetic is unavailable, then...

Originally Posted By: Shannow 3 of them CLAIM to meet or exceed the API/ACEA specs without undergoing the testing required to be certified to those spec...they claim that testing would stop them making the world's best oils. I wouldn't use them in Oz, under warranty...I'm not sure that the...

Im attaching links to the websites outlining thr specs for the oils I initially listed. According to the list, they all appear to be meeting the requirements outlined in the user manual. (1) AMSOIL XLF 5W30 API SN https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/m.../?code=XLFQT-EA (2) Castrol Edge...

Sorry for any confusion. Ive checked the iser manual again and it exactly says the following: 5W30 synthetic is the required engine oil . Required oil grade: SM or SN, OR ILSAC GF-4 or GL-5. If 5w30 synthetic is unavailable, then 5w40 conventional may be used only until the next oil change...

Thank you for your welcoming guys. Are the full syn oils with lower level saps bad for wrx? I am unsure what difference sap level does. Il appreciate if anyone explains.

Hi guys, Ive ready lots of threats about what oil to use in servicing my 2015 MY15 WRX with 5,000km on the clock. It a stock one and I am not taking it to track. I do not want to take it to the Subaru dealer as they use inappropriate engine oil, which does not meet the specifications outlined...