340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

Is it best to stick to genuine subaru oil filters or is it ok to use aftermarket ones ? Some people say to use nothing other than subaru ones ! Whats the general thought with everyone on here ?

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

A genuine one from subaru, complete with a sump washer, costs less than £5.

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

That seems cheap !! I was told that Powerstation sell them for £8 or £9

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Well I suppose they have to make a profit.
Blo*dy rip off if you ask me!

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

Thats not definate but someone told me earlier thats about what they charge !!

JohnD

iTrader: (5)

Nothing wrong in using a good quality aftermarket item. Fram, Purolator etc.
JohnD

misty

Don't forget to fill it before you fit it or your engine will go bang...
Dave

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

Got a filter today from Powerstation and it was only a fiver!!

I already knew about filling the filter before fitting but how important is this ?

silent running

It's just good practice. If you search for **** oil change you'll get the whole lowdown on the subject. But basically, genuine Subaru filters are the cheapest and the best, so it's pointless using anything else.

360ste

iTrader: (1)

I fill mine whilst draining the oil, so it takes no longer to do the whole job.

DEEDEE

Pre fill -- engine going bang is a myth

haroldhettaturbo

iTrader: (2)

Dosnt that date back to the early days when oil pumps wernt strong enough to drag the oil through quick enough when the filter was empty b4 the engine got damaged?

silent running

Well I just do it because it's no hassle to fill it while I'm doing the rest of the job. When you see the amount of oil that will go into it and the bubbles that will come out, it's a little perverse NOT to do it. The filter is properly filled and ready to do its job straight away once you start turning the engine over.

johnnyroper

i stick to genuine subaru as they are only cheap anyway

911

Agree with Silent.
I also use Sti filters and Semi synthetic oil in my 407 bhp racer for the last 4 years and it has never let go.

Will do the same change this weekend and pre fill.

Why not, simply good engineering practice, not clever or anything, just good practice.

Graham