Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson
Looks pretty good and with bulk oil no less. What kind of oil consumption are you experiencing with your Subie?
Very minimal if any. Thing is, I live where there isn't any level ground, so I'm always checking it at the gas station, but the engine is never...
Originally Posted by LoneRanger
Gotta love the EJ 2.5, look at that viscosity retention. Not even a hint of shearing. Best engine Subaru ever made.
Oh yes! I was surprised. It's good to see the car I now I have isn't a worry when it comes to lubrication.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Happy to see 5k is achievable? Right in the OM it says change oil at 7.5k, and that was recommended on conventional back in 2009. Non-turbo Subies are very easy on oil. Pick any name-brand API SN 5W30, change it every 7.5k, and don't bother with any more UOAs...
Originally Posted by bluesubie
Originally Posted by bluesubie
That wasn't the original Gold GC, was it?
I meant Green GC!
It was indeed the coveted green Castrol. Oh the memories
Hello, It's been a while
2009 Subaru Forester X, base 2.5L H engine
Bulk 5w-30, whatever filter
Added 0.75GC 0w-30 at around 4K to top it off. Yes GC. I wish I could find more of this product, it's my last quart.
Bought this vehicle from my dad last July with 89K on it. This is the first...
That's what I figured as the price was low enough. Private sale, garage kept. Good inexpensive car to start with. I'm proud of him. Watching him smile was priceless!
My son is looking for his first car (gulp!) and we're eyeing up an 07 Sentra tomorrow morning. What are the weak points I should look for as we take a closer look at the car tomorrow?
Oh this very much sucks. I passed by an opportunity to see them here last year. RIP Chris. One of the very best.
One of their best songs from the 80's IMO...
Steve,
That UOA is here:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2665806
I ran it too long. Can't remember if I changed the air filter after that interval or not. Not my best BITOG moment...
I've been using 0w20 and 5w20, but I thought what the heck, this oil has been staring at me for 10 years, why not try it?
I'm glad I did. Will continue to use it, this engine loves it. And it probably loves other oils as well.
Car: 2006 Mercury Montego
Engine: 3.0L 24v V6, 180K total miles, 5500 miles on oil
Oil: 6qts total: 5qts pre-Katrina Pennzoil 5w30 SL dino, 1qt PZ 5w20 (1 qt is post-Katrina)
No oil added during interval
Air Filter: Paper
No additives
I have been looking forward to the data from this report...