2010 Outback

[Jhn]

I just purchased a 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5 I here they do not like oil or fuel additives. I was using Mobil 1 synthetic in my last vehicle. Thinking about switching to Valvoline synthetic for this Subi. 5-30 weight for the 2010. Any one have a preference for Subaru's?

 

[Jhn]

I just purchased a 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5 I here they do not like oil or fuel additives. I was using Mobil 1 synthetic in my last vehicle. Think about swith to Valvoline synthetic for this Subi. 5-30 weight for the 2010. Any one have a preference for Subaru's?

165k miles

 

[JayhawkRoy]

My family has owned four Subarus. I don't use oil additives, so Mobil 1 or Valvoline is OK. I have used both in our older Subarus with good results. Currently I use Techron every 6K miles in the ones that are still on the road.

 

[Patman]

If you’re consuming oil (like a lot of older Subies can do) you might want to try out one of the Euro 5w30s that are on the thicker end of the 30wt range. (Such as Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 or Pennzoil Euro L 5w30)

 

[GSCJR]

I have 175k miles on mine and used about a cup of oil in 3k miles during the last OC; it was 0w-20 though. @Jhn, I would start with 0w30 and monitor for consumption.

 

[Jhn]

I have 175k miles on mine and used about a cup of oil in 3k miles during the last OC; it was 0w-20 though. @Jhn, I would start with 0w30 and monitor for consumption.

2010 takes 5w30.

 

[GSCJR]

2010 takes 5w30.

I know

you might want to try out one of the Euro 5w30s that are on the thicker end of the 30wt range. (Such as Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 or Pennzoil Euro L 5w30)

or 0w-30

 

[Jhn]

2010 takes 5w30.

I do not know if this 2010 Outback burns oil. It did have a total rebuild 45k miles ago. Engine looks spotless. I will start using Valvoline synthetic 5w30. Techron every 3 or 4k miles

 

[GSCJR]

Ok, go for it. Good luck!

 

[Jhn]

Knowing that the 2010 year takes 5w30 do you still recommend 0-30? GSCJR?

 

[GSCJR]

Yes, the European version, instead of RC 5w30.