I have been researching this topic for a couple weeks. Combing through threads here -- I very much appreciate the data, but I can't find a situation that necessarily fits.
I have an extended 8 year 80k mile warranty on this car that is "new to me" which I purchased with about 21k miles on it. It is untouched, no modifications at all (not so common with this car, as I'm sure you're all aware).
I have a Saabaru that I have had since 2005, and have run Rotella t6 5w40 (brotella) in forever. So yes I am aware that 5w-40 may be the better play here but that brings me to the primary issue: I would like to stay within the confines of the Subaru warranty at least in the near term (ie 5w-30).
I have driven the car now about 700-900 miles and it hasn't used a drop. The previous owner was having the dealership do their oil changes, so the assumption of course is Subaru synthetic with Subaru blue filter. This person didn't seem like the type to check the oil often, more so that it was go to the dealership "have service done", rinse repeat.
When I purchased the car the oil was perfect level, and after me tromping on it for a few days it hasn't moved on the dipstick (seems good).
My primary concern is staying within the confines of the Subaru Warranty for now, so I'd like to get the best possible 5w-30 synthetic fluid and do my own oil changes.
I have evaluated the following as potential options but would very much appreciate your feedback:
1. Shell Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle Motor Oil 5W-30 https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SHE550046251
This also exists: I think same product, sleeker name? Shell Rotella T6 MV https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/515810764
2. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/55291206
3. Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/139680614
4. Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/495194903 (does this *actually* fit into the Subaru specs? Seems as though people like this a lot but I'm not sure it would technically meet Subaru's specs.)
I am open to any other possibilities, such as Castrol, Quaker state etc if that would be the better route to go.
I very much appreciate your feedback!
I have an extended 8 year 80k mile warranty on this car that is "new to me" which I purchased with about 21k miles on it. It is untouched, no modifications at all (not so common with this car, as I'm sure you're all aware).
I have a Saabaru that I have had since 2005, and have run Rotella t6 5w40 (brotella) in forever. So yes I am aware that 5w-40 may be the better play here but that brings me to the primary issue: I would like to stay within the confines of the Subaru warranty at least in the near term (ie 5w-30).
I have driven the car now about 700-900 miles and it hasn't used a drop. The previous owner was having the dealership do their oil changes, so the assumption of course is Subaru synthetic with Subaru blue filter. This person didn't seem like the type to check the oil often, more so that it was go to the dealership "have service done", rinse repeat.
When I purchased the car the oil was perfect level, and after me tromping on it for a few days it hasn't moved on the dipstick (seems good).
My primary concern is staying within the confines of the Subaru Warranty for now, so I'd like to get the best possible 5w-30 synthetic fluid and do my own oil changes.
I have evaluated the following as potential options but would very much appreciate your feedback:
1. Shell Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle Motor Oil 5W-30 https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SHE550046251
This also exists: I think same product, sleeker name? Shell Rotella T6 MV https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/515810764
2. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/55291206
3. Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/139680614
4. Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-30 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/495194903 (does this *actually* fit into the Subaru specs? Seems as though people like this a lot but I'm not sure it would technically meet Subaru's specs.)
I am open to any other possibilities, such as Castrol, Quaker state etc if that would be the better route to go.
I very much appreciate your feedback!