First Oil Change for '06 Outback

[Frankie]

Subaru recommends the first change at 3,000 miles. I have gone almost 2,000 now and want to change out the factory fill for GC 0w-30. We are taking the car on a road trip, so I though t I'd change it before we go. The engine has used about 1/4 of a quart since I bought the car with 6 miles on it.

Is 2,000 miles enough mileage to switch to synthetic?

 

[michaelc80]

I switched my 2005 Outback Sport to synthetic at about 1500 miles. The used oil analysis was outstanding.
used oil analysis

 

[ARB1977]

It shouldnt be too late to switch but i would keep a few extra qrts in your car just in case it does burn some.

 

[black thunder]

Ditto on TRD's Response


i always like to keep an extra quart or so no matter if the vehicle burns or not.

 

[bluesubie]

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Originally posted by Frankie:
Is 2,000 miles enough mileage to switch to synthetic?

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Most Subaru owner's wait until 10k to swtich to synthetic. Although looking at michaelc80's OBS used oil analysis, maybe the n/a cars break in quicker than the turbo's. The n/a's are definitely easier on oil. You should be able to find more used oil analysis by searching Subaru in the used oil analysis forum.

-Dennis

 

[Thatwouldbegreat]

I switched both of our 2005 Outbacks to GC soon as they reached 3000 miles. Then 7K intervals after that. No problem.

 

[Eddie]

I switch my Forester over at ~2,200 miles and have a great running 107,000 mile engine. Subaru recomends the first change at 3,000 and NOT before 1,000 miles. An email from Subaru also stated we may change to Synthetic oil at the first oil change as long as it meets the viscosity & class in your owners manual.used oil analysis indicate that a full brake-in may not occure untill 5,000 miles is atanded but, your at the 90% of the way at 1-2,000 miles. If your concerned why not run out to the recomended 3,000 miles and change then?

 

[Triple_Se7en]

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Originally posted by Frankie:

Is 2,000 miles enough mileage to switch to synthetic?

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I always wait until 3K.It may be just mental with me, but that's my mileage number for thinking the engine is somehwat broke-in. Use the viscosity grades recommended in your manual. GC is one of the most favored/preferred oils here.