2006 Subaru Tribeca with EZ30R engine oil recommendations please?

[va_life]

Hi,

I own this vehicle. It has about 74k on the JDM engine that was installed about 7 years ago. No problems with the engine whatsoever.

I change the oil every 5k miles with Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w30 and Subaru black oil filter.

I use Mobil 1 Euro 0w40 on my Ej257 Forester XT and both of my ALH TDI(s).

Would that be more suitable or should I keep going with the Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy?

I notice no real issues with oil consumption. Not to say that it doesn't burn some oil but it's not something that is really on my mind.

The vehicle is going to be handed down to my daughter and is short tripped.

It uses premium fuel only and also only gets 16 mpg. With the small fuel tank this thing is always at the pump.

However, I keep it because the body is in great shape for the year and the engine has such low mileage.

I also keep it around because it's the devil I know and it's nice and safe for my daughter.

Thanks!

 

[TomYoung]

Either oil is fine. These cars are gas hogs, but that mileage is particularly low.

 

[Oillover]

I also keep it around because it's the devil I know and it's nice and safe for my daughter.

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Please explain

 

[va_life]

Either oil is fine. These cars are gas hogs, but that mileage is particularly low.

Thanks, do you mean the 74k or the 16 mpg?

 

[va_life]

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Please explain

Not sure what you would like for me to explain. I keep the vehicle around because I am familiar with the good and bad things about it and it is pretty safe for my daughter.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Combine to the 0w40 to thin out your oil shelf. At 5k intervals, even in VA the EZ will outlast the vehicle. Maybe treat it to a few rounds of HPL Engine Cleaner 30 a couple OCI in a row to make sure it’s kept clean inside. Replace one quart of whatever normal oil you use with the EC.

 

[facility1]

heck I would just use whatever you find at Walmart 5w30 in both vehicles or even Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 being a good choice.

 

[TomYoung]

Thanks, do you mean the 74k or the 16 mpg?

The 16 mpg

 

[va_life]

The 16 mpg

Oh, I see. I just through out the EPA number for city driving. I might get close to 18 in the city. These vehicles don't get great mpg with the heavy weight and awd.

 

[TomYoung]

Oh, I see. I just through out the EPA number for city driving. I might get close to 18 in the city. These vehicles don't get great mpg with the heavy weight and awd.

What you get is unbelievable quality. Love those flat sixes.

 

[va_life]

What you get is unbelievable quality. Love those flat sixes.

I feel like just about every one of these blows head gaskets at around 170k. Not so much with the ez36r. This is how the JDM engine came about for this vehicle.

 

[TomYoung]

I feel like just about every one of these blows head gaskets at around 170k. Not so much with the ez36. This is how the JDM engine came about for this vehicle.

Possibly. We traded ours at 107k, but always felt that the vehicle was barely broken in. These cars are getting rarer, and the head gasket or an electrical problem could easily push one beyond economic repair.

 

[va_life]

Possibly. We traded ours at 107k, but always felt that the vehicle was barely broken in. These cars are getting rarer, and the head gasket or an electrical problem could easily push one beyond economic repair.

Which one did you have? Outback or Tribeca? I know what you mean about the engine's feeling. We sued the dealer over it and got the JDM engine so it worked out.

 

[TomYoung]

Which one did you have? Outback or Tribeca? I know what you mean about the engine's feeling. We sued the dealer over it and got the JDM engine so it worked out.

Mine was an Outback.

 

[Oillover]

Not sure what you would like for me to explain. I keep the vehicle around because I am familiar with the good and bad things about it and it is pretty safe for my daughter.

Ah yes, the whole "devil you know" argument.
Makes sense.