Recent content by PineMountain

I'll chime in here- Review of the popular Subaru forums indicates that oil consumption with the new FB series engines using 0w-20 oils varies widely- from excessive to nil. Even accepting that some proportion of the bad or good claims are exaggerations, I'm lead to the conclusion that there...

I use antiseize on the stud threads and lugnut seats. I also torque the lugs to 80% of stated requirement. The reduced torque value accomodates the reduced rotational thread friction, due to the lubricant, that normally "wastes" some of the torque that would otherwise (non-permanently) stretch...

Pennzoil Ultra 5w-30 in my Civic Si and Legacy 3.0R instead of Amsoil ASL and Euro 5w-40 respectively.

Update- Mike at Rockauto confirmed it as AC-Delco. The number 19177292-02, in small print on the outlet, confirms it as a GM/AC-Delco part number for the pump casing, per AC-Delco tech support.

Thanks for all of the replies. I especially agree with the point that often original equiptment, even from salvage, is better that aftermarket or even oem replacement. A common example is the axle shafts for GM W-body cars (Grand Prix, Regal, Impala, etc.). The members on Club GP and Regal GS...

RockAuto.

Just recieved what is supposed to be a AC-Delco fuel pump for my '02 Buick Regal GS. It came packed in a shipping box- no AC-Delco shelf box. It also came with a replacement splice-in 4-pin pump harness plug. The instructions enclosed do not identify their origin; part numbers on the plug...

Here's how I broke mine in... Drive it the same way that you intend to use it. Don't be afraid of short bursts of WOT. Do pay attention in first gear - you'll hit the blinking shift light really quickly! Let it rev.. 4000 RPM is only halfway... use plenty of moderate engine braking the first...

The US market 4 cylinder filters are Honeywell, based on information from a variety of serious Soobie forums. I have an H6- (different filter p/n)- the dealer filters available (in my region at least)for my application are the black Tokyo Roki. All the online vendors I've checked show the same...

You should use automotive-specific leather cleaners and and same-brand treatment for cleaning and re-hydration. I would suggest visiting some of the popular car detailing websites- several have excellent articles explaining auto leather "dos and don'ts". 303 is fine for a UV-block topper- I've...

Triple header yesterday- 2007 Civic Si- 5qts Amsoil 5w-30 (ASL), Mobil 1 filter. 2009 Legacy 3.0R- 6.5qts Amsoil 5w-40 Euro, Subie filter. 2002 Regal GS- 4.5 qts Maxlife 5w-30, Wix filter.

I installed a similar kit in my Regal GS 5 or 6 years ago- you'll be pleased by how little junk there is- compared to stock- in the pan next service. You may also notice that the fluid stays more normal looking/smelling over time, too.

2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Pennzoil YB 5-30 Subaru oil filter

Thanks for the replies! Brought it home mid-day, uneventful 52 mile trip. The family absolutely loves it... including the color (seacrest green). Guess Dad did good.... For posterity- the parts manager knew all about the filter concerns. As it turns out, the H6 filter, for now, isn't a...

Taking delivery of a new 3.0R (H6 engine) Legacy in a few hours. I've done a bit of research on what oils and filters to use... (understatement!). I'm looking for additional input on when to do the first oil/filter change, and what oil to use. As you may know, filters are problematic- maybe I'll...