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    Subaru OEM filter opened - SOA 6351520815

    I would loathe to darken the doorway of a Walmart but might grab both of those to pull apart…
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    Subaru OEM filter opened - SOA 6351520815

    The filter is mounted high up in the engine bay - afaik there are no oil passages above it. My Impreza engine bay shown below. As expected the black ADBV from this blue Subaru filter burned with black smoke and the red one from the Wix burned with white smoke.
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    Subaru OEM filter opened - SOA 6351520815

    After recently opening a Wix 57055XP, i also decided to purchase some OEM filters to see what was doing in them. These are the newer blue filters on the market that do not say ENGINE on them, instead they have the part number, date code and Made in USA videojetted onto the end. I also uncrimped...
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    Dented Wix 57055XP opened

    Yeah but what about the ones you didn’t open? :ROFLMAO:
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    Dented Wix 57055XP opened

    Rockauto sent the replacement to my door for $0 and didn’t ask for the dented one back.
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    Dented Wix 57055XP opened

    Not sure what you mean. The backing can’t be seen, the center tube is spiral wound steel, the Manx spring is part of the bypass system, the date code is a standard Videojet print. The ADVB was perfectly intact. Yes those were oriented together. What? This filter is extremely well made for $7.
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    Dented Wix 57055XP opened

    Evening everybody! I ordered two oil filters for my new Subaru Impreza from Rockauto and one arrived dented. I knew not to use it but after it was replaced I decided to open it up by uncrimping the double seam. FWIW the Wix 57055XP has the higher (oem) bypass specification from Subaru than...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Thanks! Appreciate the clarification. Aside from the gallon of 75w-140 Synpower gear oil I have ready to go in the rear end I hope it doesn't need anything else. It does not have a catalyst at all. Eventually, we're redoing the back bedroom right now but it's looking MUCH better and actually...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Any real world update? I'm pre-OBD2 so unless I get ambitious and put temperature gauges on the coolant (and transmission) I've got no idea.
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Originally Posted by meep I hate to say it, but it won't improve cooling capacity, it just begins cooling sooner. If the engine is dumping out 100k btu at full tile, there's 100k btu to cool. If the radiator, fan, and plumbing support 90k btu, whether the engine is at 180 or 195, the cooling...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Originally Posted by wrcsixeight If the ECM is expecting a 195f thermostat and you used a 180, its going to run rich and get even worse fuel economy. I understand that, at this point I am attempting to improve the cooling. This thermostat is easy to change so if fuel economy gets worse (worse...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    I think the one what came out was a 180F. 23rd week of 2005 manufacture possibly?
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Six coolant system changes later it ran clean and clear, refilled with conventional green, new 180F thermostat and gasket. First drain Last drain Also topped up the PS & ATF with some Mercon, got all the grease zerks until the boots puffed up.
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Finally getting around to starting the mechanical work today with a coolant flush, going to refill with conventional green and plan on changing it every two years. We've been busy ripping out the back bedroom and discovering the source of all the water leaks - just completed a nice Solidworks...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    There is some water damage from the rear picture window in the back bedroom, but as part of the remodel we're pulling out all the paneling, repairing the leaks, replacing the window weatherstripping and installing sound deadening before reinsulating & installing new cabinets/wall panels...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    I cleaned an inch of dirt off the power steering fluid cap and all it says "use approved fluid"... and nothing showing on the dipstick. Already got Maxlife for the transmission which specs Mercon on the dipstick. Do I use it in the power steering system? Type F? Generic power steering fluid...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Originally Posted by Jarlaxle Pretty much anything you can throw at it. Keep it full of 75W-140 and I'd expect it to outlast the vehicle six times over. Well I was trying to figure out how many quarts of Synpower 75w140 to buy, so far it seems like a gallon should do it. Originally Posted by...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Originally Posted by mk378 Picture shows a height control valve for the air ride, but it may be disconnected or not working. And obviously that rear sway bar is a recent addition. The fan clutch should be considered suspect if there's any miles at all on it. Also make sure the top and bottom...
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Transmission dipstick lists Mercon. Already bought two gallons of Maxlife ATF at Menards. Probably go for a third.
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    1989 Econoline 350 RV

    Originally Posted by ripcord Did you pull it out to check it or was it like that? I wonder if it blew out after a backfire? It was like that after i got home and pulled the doghouse. Originally Posted by FlyNavyP3 The C6 is a robust transmission. I highly recommend at a minimum a Trans Go...
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