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    Do I need 4x4?

    I live in WI and I have loved my AWD since I got it for winter driving in 1999. I have an 87 Subaru Turbo with AWD, limited slip diff. (LSD) in the rear and you can lock the transfer case to a real-time 4x4 when it gets bad out ! I always say I dont know how I lived without it before. I had one...
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    Witnter Storage, run it or not.

    I have been following most of these tips for many years: http://www.dccarcare.com/tipowk/tipowk15.html I learned real quick to trickle charge the battery in a warm climate (basement) because the freezing temps. in the garage would ruin my batteries every year. For start-up I will just remove...
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    M1 Ow30 and 0w40 which one?

    SEBZX79- I ran M1 0W30 in the 02 winter and 0W40 in the 03 winter in Oshkosh, WI. I only drive this vehicle (see belew) in the winter. I mainly switched to 0W40 so the 40W would keep my turbo bearings happy. The 1.8l Turbo is known for "clicking" noises when oil pressure is insuffient. I never...
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    On to my '86 Subaru

    For the ticking I would suggest using a higher weight oil. The ticking is the valves if I remember correctly and a very common fix prescribed by Subaru Boards is to run something like Valvoline's 20w50. I have also heard that the ticking can be further alleviated with a dose of Mystery Oil in...
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    Pics of Oil bottles

    Sometimes there seems to be some arguments of what oil brands/bottles/grades/specs. say on them. I have to pick up some M1 0W40 at AutoZone later this week and I would be willing to take pics of every brand and grade of oil they have, both the front and back of the bottle. If this sounds good...
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    Storing cars and oil

    I run two cars for myself in Wisconsin. One is an 87 Subaru Turbo AWD and the other is a highly modded Ford Taurus SHO. In the past, I ran the 5w30 M1 in the SHO (summer), and more recently 0W40 in the Subaru (winter). However, before putting either away, I would put in/on a fresh sale priced...
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    Newbie needs help with specific oil/filter recommendations

    I agree that M1 would prolong the life of your engine but you are beginning to reach the "higher mileage" mark too. I have heard of some vehicles getting some minor oil leaks when switching to synthetic (specificlly M1) because it contains more detergent and will dislodge some crud that has...
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    What Viscosity of Mobil1 will Hold Up Better In Turbo Use - 10w-30 vs 0w-40 ?

    I use M1 0W-40 for a 87 Subaru Turbo in a winter driver application. I know I want the flow of a 0 weight at start up with the 40 weight to keep that turbo happy. I don't notice the car running any better than when I used the M1 5w30, but it always started here in the cold of Wisconsin at 1am...
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    Fram at subzero

    I live in Wisconsin. I use M1 0W40 and a K&N oil filter in a Subaru Turbo. My question to you is ... Why not buy a top notch oil filter and not worry about the FRAM ? One oil change a year and I would think you can afford another $5 for a K&N or M1 filter. Chad 87 Subaru Turbo 92 SHO
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    Advice on Winter Turbo Oil ?

    It looks like M1 0W40 is a winner at $4.83/qt. around these parts. Motul may be great but its too much $$ for my winter vehicle. I'll spend the saved cash on some better gear oil next season. Thanks all again !! Chad L Oshkosh, WI
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    Advice on Winter Turbo Oil ?

    More confusion always ! The M1 0W40 is weighted right but some people, and some tests show a little more wear and some people say an overall thinner oil compared to other same weighted oils. Motul 8100 has a synthetic 0W40 too. Redline doesn't seem to cater to my needs, unless I race this...
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    Advice on Winter Turbo Oil ?

    I have been spending a lot of time reading on this board since I found it about a month ago (my friends think I am obsessive). I have a great understanding of oil anyway but I think I have a unique situation with my 87 Subaru Turbo. I live in Wisconsin and I only drive the vehicle in winter...
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