Hey, first post, brand new member here! Just want to say first off that I have been visiting the site for a while and spent countless hours here (after which I want to shoot myself...until I come back for more). You are all nuts, but I like it
. Freaks!
My car is a 2002 Subaru 2.5 TS 5MT with 32500 miles on it. I have a K&N filter.
I drive hard and frequently redline. My drive to work is about 25 miles each way; I take a canyon road so I get some good twisties and really thrash it for about 10 miles. My drive home is all freeway. Sometimes I hit some pretty horrendous stop-and-go, this being in LA, and hot temps in the summer, 90+. No cold temps, though, 40's in the winter.
My first oil change after I got the car at 11000 I used a K&N filter and M1 5/30. It sucked. It was noisy, felt unlubricated, and burned 1/2 a quart in 2500. I changed it at 5000 with a PureOne filter and Valvoline Synthetic Blend. It burned no oil and felt better. I went 4500 or so then used a PureOne and 1 quart Valvoline Synthetic and 4 regular valvoline, and have used that since. All those were 5/30's, except the last one I added almost a quart Valvoline Max Life 20/50
. Just thought I'd use it up.
I am considering trying an extended drain interval with Redline, Amsoil, or possibly Mobil Delvac 5/40 or the SUV stuff. I have 2 Amsoil filters on the way, and the redline 5/40 is the easiest for me to obtain. I ordered a Blackstone sample kit yesterday.
I read a good Blackstone report of a 2.5 Subaru with the Redline 5/40: the guy hammered his car hard and was shooting for 10000 miles with no problems.
What are your guys opinions on this idea? Any recommendations?
I appreciate everyones help and knowledge!
Nate
My car is a 2002 Subaru 2.5 TS 5MT with 32500 miles on it. I have a K&N filter.
I drive hard and frequently redline. My drive to work is about 25 miles each way; I take a canyon road so I get some good twisties and really thrash it for about 10 miles. My drive home is all freeway. Sometimes I hit some pretty horrendous stop-and-go, this being in LA, and hot temps in the summer, 90+. No cold temps, though, 40's in the winter.
My first oil change after I got the car at 11000 I used a K&N filter and M1 5/30. It sucked. It was noisy, felt unlubricated, and burned 1/2 a quart in 2500. I changed it at 5000 with a PureOne filter and Valvoline Synthetic Blend. It burned no oil and felt better. I went 4500 or so then used a PureOne and 1 quart Valvoline Synthetic and 4 regular valvoline, and have used that since. All those were 5/30's, except the last one I added almost a quart Valvoline Max Life 20/50
I am considering trying an extended drain interval with Redline, Amsoil, or possibly Mobil Delvac 5/40 or the SUV stuff. I have 2 Amsoil filters on the way, and the redline 5/40 is the easiest for me to obtain. I ordered a Blackstone sample kit yesterday.
I read a good Blackstone report of a 2.5 Subaru with the Redline 5/40: the guy hammered his car hard and was shooting for 10000 miles with no problems.
What are your guys opinions on this idea? Any recommendations?
I appreciate everyones help and knowledge!
Nate