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I know I had previously raised this question before, but I plan on doing an extended OCI on my Crosstrek. I have two questions.. 1. Can the blue Subaru filters last up to 8k or more? If not should I switch it to the M1 extended filter? 2. Do any other Subaru owners with the newer designed...

If I'm measuring the oil on a slight incline, will it throw off the results? I'm not sure where the sump is and how the dipstick goes into the oil, so any advice on this end will help a great deal.

So, I did one of my changes this week and I noticed that the engine was slightly off. I look at my dipstick and it's higher than it should be. I look at my old oil that I extracted and it seems like I only got a little over 4 qts (from what is normally 5 qts). So two questions. 1. How much...

So my Crosstrek manual says 6,000k and then replace the oil/filter. Two dealers near me recommend 7.5k/7.5 months. Aside from the confusion regarding mixed messages, are there any changes to the actual engine in a US Crosstrek that would make me want to get it changed earlier at 6k? Also, has...

I've been using Magnatec 0W-20 with great results, but can anyone tell me the benefits of Edge over Magnatec? Does Edge have the same benefits of Magnatec but with FST added too? I find it bizarre that I can find a better explanation of what Magnatec tries to accomplish with ease and have to...

I have a Crosstrek that requires the use of 0W20, but I wanted to know if it is recommended and safe to use 0W30 in the Crosstrek engine? What are the pros and cons of such a move?

What is the consensus on this? Is there any noticeable difference, preferences amongst the BITOG community? Also, does QSUD have a higher moly content?

Just a question. Although the Crosstrek manual states that regular gasoline should be used, I put 4 gallons or so of premium fuel a few weeks ago and saw roughly a 6 mpg gain. I'm running regular again and it's fallen back down to Earth. Do the Boxer engines run better on premium or is this...

Can anyone please explain the new additive package that BP is running in their fuels. I've seen commercials, online adverts, as well as radio spots, but I have no idea what BP has actually done. Their website is also completely useless as well.. Plus, I feel like this hasn't been brought up...

Alrighty, so just wanted to give everyone an update. After close to 400 miles in on the new oil, if not a little more, here's what I noticed. Compared to the factory fill (Idemitsu on the Crosstrek), the M1 oil seems a little louder upon start up. However, after the engine is warm, it's pretty...

Hey guys, just did my first oil change last week. I did it earlier on, because I don't care for the gunk and metal shaving left over from factory/initial use.. However, I noticed two things: A. When I first start to drive, the engine sounds louder than when I had the FF in the engine. I also...