Oil Recommendations for a newbie Member

[atworkdotnot]

Greetings everyone, My name is Mark. I would like to introduce myself and just say that I am very excited I have landed at BITOG! I would also like to ask for some Oil recommendations.

I drive a 2006 Subaru WRX and am currently using Amsoils
SAE 5w30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil Product Code: ASLQT-EA
along with their aE synthetic Filter
-Car has 172000 kms and is un-modified
-I live in Toronto Ontario Canada (Temps vary from -25C to +30C
-Drive hard sometimes but never above 4000K RPM
-50% Highway / 50% City
-Daily drive consists of a 15km commute one way
-No mechanical problems to note
-do not mind using different grades for summer and winter
-Can I use 5w-40 ?
-Can I use 10w30 ?

Is Luqui Moly a good oil. Recently noticed a huge influx of the line in Ontario.

I thank-You all in advance for Your input.

 

[Quest]

since your engine/vehicle is stock, so why don't you stick with your factory recommended grade/weight?

5W30 is mighty fine for a fine engine like yours, so no need to play chemist/engineer and deviate from it (IMHO).

Q.

 

[fdcg27]

A turbo Subie is a little more demanding of its oil than an NA one.
You're already using a top quality oil.
If you don't mind the price, you won't go wrong staying with it.
Many turbo Sube owners report good results with Rotella 5W-40, even before it was called T6.
This choice would likely be less expensive for you.
Still, if you've been using SSO, why not stay with it?
A quality oil without doubt.
I don't think you'd find anything better for the same $$$.
How long do you run your oil, and have you ever had a used oil analysis done just to see how the oil holds up in your car as you use it?

 

[aquariuscsm]

Mobil 1 5W30 shows good uoa`s in Subaru engines.

 

[atworkdotnot]

I run my oil for about 6000kms. I have never conducted an UOA. I have to add about 100-150 ml at around 4000kms.
Thank You all for Your expertise.

 

[Cristobal]

With temperatures like that, 10w30 might be too thick in the winter on some cold starts. You can use the 5w30 there all year. I bet you can take this oil to 12,000 miles a year not 6,000 kilometers.

Unless you plan a summer trip to Death Valley, there is no point at all for you to use 10w30.

Amsoil has a rock solid reputation. I am not familiar with the other oil.

 

[Cristobal]

Sorry I did not notice it was measured in miles.

 

[steve20]

read the post dude--he uses 5-30 where are you getting 10-30??????

Hi Mark--I'd continue your AMSOIL Signature Series 5w30 great oil, you may want to run it a bit longer to get the full value of the oil and filter-kind of a waste changing it that soon If you are not hard on the motor, 10,000km is easy for your driving habits

 

[kasedian]

First of all - Welcome to BITOG, Mark. There is a vast wealth of knowledge, many years of experience, lots of valuable information, and a few pot stirrers here. Secondly, (I'll probably get flamed for saying this), but this site is in the U.S., and 90% + of the members here are in the U.S., so please use the "standard" scale. No Celsius, no kilometers, no kilograms. It's Fahrenheit, miles, and pounds. And last, but certainly not least, Amsoil is one of the best you can get. 5w30 is a good choice. Maybe even a 0W-30. Not sure what your car is spec'd for. And Liqui-moly is a good product, but I'd sure stick with Amsoil. Again, welcome to BITOG, and hopefully you weren't offended.

 

[Cristobal]

I forgot; it is a turbo vehicle so what do you guys think of the oil change interval? Turbos make a lot of heat. Maybe 6,000 to 10,000 is best?

 

[Merkava_4]

I've seen some of those Subaru's over at the used oil analysis section doing very well on Chevron 10w30. Go take a look.

 

[sicko]

You're doing great with the oil you have, though I feel you could go longer on it. But if that's what you're comfortable with then stick with it.

People with turbo Subarus have also done well with thicker oils like 5w-40, such as Rotella. But you're doing perfectly fine with what you've got, no need to change unless you're looking for something a little easier on your wallet. If that's the case, le us know and we can make some other suggestions for you.

Honestly, the only thing I'd suggest (assuming you aren't already doing it) is to let your vehicle idle for 30 seconds after you park before turning it off. The oil circulating helps to cool your turbo so that it last longer. I belive this tip is burried in car's owner manual somewhere.