Which engine oil for Subaru Crosstrek?

[N3OO]

Hello all,

I have a question and didn't know where to post it so here goes.
My son just purchased a darn near mint Subaru Crosstrek with 130k miles on it with the boxer engine: I know, throw your dice take your chances. I don't know anything more about it.
I see it calls for 0w20, which oil would you feel safer with? Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum or another?

Thanks for any insight,

Bob

 

[GW.]

Thank u all for taking the time to reply: yes it will be the Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W30 . By the way it's a 2013 but I know nothing more on it.
Thank u all BOB

Wise choice.

 

[BobUser]

Given the mileage, unless I knew the PO used suitable oil on a suitable OCI, I would run R&P a couple of times, then M1 0W-30 ESP (cheapest great oil?) ... otherwise, M1 ESP.

BTW, my Subaru Ascent seems fine with 0/5W-20/30 ... used to use PUP 0W-20 or 5W-30. Only the 0W-20 "seemed" a bit noisier.

 

[Wheel366]

Have you noticed fuel dilution yet? Only once have I had the oil drained be more than what was put in in my 2019 Impreza and that was the last change. My first 2 oil changes were done by the dealer and done less than 6k miles. After that it was M1 EP for 3-4. Went to PUP then PP and have used that since minus one VRP change randomly. Each change has been less than 5k with a bunch closer to 2-3k. All were 0W-20. WIth that mileage, my opinion is start with VRP for 4 changes. Everything may be clean already, but it won't hurt and if it is not then clean things up. Keep OCIs at 6k. If you notice fuel, either move up a grade or then shorten. Then decide what you want to do after. Stay with VRP, M1 EP, 1 ESP, Amsoil, HPL, etc...

Also, do prev maintenance too. Maybe diff fluids, filters, CVT???????????????? brake fluid, etc...