hi everyone, im a newbie to the site and to owning a subaru and i need a little help!
I recently bought a car from hurst cars, its a 1998 sti version 4 type ra and i have no idea what oil to use! The car is a fresh import and has covered 89000km with japanese paperwork corresponding. Please could somebody advise me as to what grade of oil to use and where to get a good filter?
Thanks in advance for any help i really dont know where to start!

 

Welcome to scoobynet. If you have a search round here you will find good advice. I personally use millers oil 10w40 but some use 5w40 or 5w50. All depends on mods and if your going to take it on track? There is a good trader on here called opie. This is his website http://www.opieoils.co.uk/
Rich

 

Mine is modified and used on the track, I'm using millers 10/50 Nano drive.

 

Hi guys, thanks for the quick responses! Its not for track use its an everyday family car, the only modifications are full 'cusco' front and rear diffs and federal mogul? Gas suspension, the engine is stock, i wanted a stock one so i could do it my way but for now (until the new year) it will remain stock while i save! Where can i find a good filter to fit the car? Thanks again guys and thanks for the warm welcome to your club. Keith.

 

Hi Keith

As it's standard, I'd go for a 10w-40.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices.

These filters are ideal.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73744-su...il-filter.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6782-oil...ternative.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

Ive had a lot of impreza's i usually stick to if its standard with some hard driving 10w40 if modded road car with some hard driving 10w50 and if its a track only car possibly a 10w60 always used millers cfs or millers nano and you wont go wrong.
Jay

 

Hi guys, thanks for the great advice, I've decided to go with a millers or a motul. I'll order some tomorrow and get a filter and crack on with it! Thanks again for the help its very much appreciated.

 

Hi all, i decided to go with the millers CFS 10/40 dor the car, everyones advice was greatly appreciated! I do have another query and if anyone can help with it i will be a happy man! Does anybody know if i can get my japanese service history translated? Is there anywhere that offers this service? I have NO idea where to go for that and i dont know any japanese people ha!

 

you wont go wrong with a 10w40 semi. no need to go branded but personnel choice.

 

Local Chinese/Japanese takeaway

 

Pop down to the SWS meeting on the 13th August, J30 M4 Toby Carvery 7.30pm.

You'll be amongst at least 4 other RA's in Classic and Newage guises

http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/

 

Hi guys, I'll definitely come to the meeting if im off work! Be nice to see other enthusiastic gentlemen and share info and experience. Thanks again.

 

If its the first time changing oil/filter on a scooby. Dont forget to pre fill the filter before fitting it