2002 Subaru WRX Amsoil ASL 5w30 5174 miles
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The regular WRX here has the 2.0L engine at 227 HP and the WRX STi has the 2.5L at 300 HP.
Just to be clear the 2.0 in the usdm wrx is not the same as the 2.0 in the wrx sti's overseas.
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Does this mean that you may be one of the first to actually attempt an extended drain interval(as in 7500+)?
Keep in mind ...you're stepping into uncharted territory. Next you'll be hearing things like Big Foot sightings (Bermuda Triangle, etc.) in areas where people even dare approach a factory recommended drain interval
Good report! Please find the edge of the envelope.
I dont think Im going to go past 7-8K. At that point the oil has earned its keep and I need to take a look under the car anyway. You never know though, we'll see after the next UOAquote:
Originally posted by Gary Allan:
Does this mean that you may be one of the first to actually attempt an extended drain interval(as in 7500+)?
Keep in mind ...you're stepping into uncharted territory. Next you'll be hearing things like Big Foot sightings (Bermuda Triangle, etc.) in areas where people even dare approach a factory recommended drain interval
Good report! Please find the edge of the envelope.
[/qb][/QUOTE]I know there were people having detonation problems even with 93 octane, but if an ecu reflash solved the problem, it doesn't really matter. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Yeah it is a big debate. If I bought an STI and used 93 and it was pinging I would be PISSED. Also I think people have dyno'd their cars before and after the reflash and lost power. Im glad I can run down to 89 without probs in my plain old wrx.
The other thing people are pissed off about is some literature said the stis were going to come with forged pistons, and it turns out they probably have cast, which some say are stronger. I would be upset about that too.
Yeah it is a big debate. If I bought an STI and used 93 and it was pinging I would be PISSED. Also I think people have dyno'd their cars before and after the reflash and lost power. Im glad I can run down to 89 without probs in my plain old wrx.
The other thing people are pissed off about is some literature said the stis were going to come with forged pistons, and it turns out they probably have cast, which some say are stronger. I would be upset about that too.
How much is the performance reduced when you use 89 octane in your WRX? I've never used anything but 93 in mine.
The new Legacy GT looks like a very nice car and interests me even more than the STI in some ways. I'll be looking forward to the road tests when that model arrives.
The new Legacy GT looks like a very nice car and interests me even more than the STI in some ways. I'll be looking forward to the road tests when that model arrives.
Rex here have to run 98 RON. Whats with trying to run a Rex on 93 let alone 89 that seems crazy?
The octane numbers posted on the pumps here in the USA are RON+MON/2. Our 93-94 is the same as your 98.
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I never really got on it when I put the 89 in, but there was no noticable difference in normal driving.
I never really got on it when I put the 89 in, but there was no noticable difference in normal driving.
Yeah Im excited to compare these results with the 3000 i have in there now. Only problem is its been REALLY cold here, so its not going to be a fair comparison.
I have about 3000 miles on the s3000 and the only difference Ive noticed is it got darker faster than the ASL.
Compared to the royal purple, m1, and syntec I have run my engine is a little quieter/smoother, and it is DEFINITELY quieter on cold starts. I feel pretty good starting the car in the freezing cold with amsoil in it.
Also - be sure that I am giving this oil a hard time, I did a top speed run today
[ January 30, 2004, 03:09 AM: Message edited by: Santo Fontana ]
I have about 3000 miles on the s3000 and the only difference Ive noticed is it got darker faster than the ASL.
Compared to the royal purple, m1, and syntec I have run my engine is a little quieter/smoother, and it is DEFINITELY quieter on cold starts. I feel pretty good starting the car in the freezing cold with amsoil in it.
Also - be sure that I am giving this oil a hard time, I did a top speed run today
[ January 30, 2004, 03:09 AM: Message edited by: Santo Fontana ]
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So how fast did she go?
Got it up to about 135. Once I shift into 5th at about 125 the acceration slows waaay down. I was still gaining speed at 135 but I couldnt stand to press it much further especially with the cold *** weather.
Johnny, what oil are you going to run? Pennzoil I assume/hope?quote:
Originally posted by Johnny:
Patman: I have a new blue STi ordered and should have it sometime next month. You should go to that new dealer and drive one. You will want to get rid of your Firbird/Camero
Yep, Pennzoil Synthetic 5W30.
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