Hi guys,


I knew there was a problem with oil filters (although didn't know what the problem was) so ordered A genuine Subaru black oil filter from Subaru dealer, "yeah no problem" they said.
Picked it up, and it's blue! It says Subaru on it and a part. No 15208AA12A MADE IN USA.
Just got in from work and did a quick search on this, and all the posts are old.
Does that mean they are safe to use now?


If not where can I get a Black one?


Many Thanks PJ

 

Part number Tallys up with filter on ICP site so should be ok?


PJ

 

They are safe to use but if you want a black one try icp

https://www.importcarparts.co.uk/par...er&searchPart=

 

Yep the blue filter had a problem many years ago with a bad batch,no problems recently afaik.

 

Thanks Don,


Yeah see them on ICP, so thought it must be OK.


Only was after black one because I had heard of issues.


Thanks for answering mate.


PJ

 

Hi Ossett2k2,


Thanks for reply, appreciated.


PJ

 

I've been using the blue filter for the last 2 years with no problems.
You can get a pink one for about 3x the price if you're feeling flush lol

 

I only use black. Buy them in bulk from parts company works out cheaper.

 

Ha Mmmmmmm


Thanks Ossett2k2


Pink not cheap.

But think the Blue will be adequate also, Ta.


Cheers mate


PJ

 

Maybe next time Jaygsi,


Just wanted to be sure Blue was safe to use.


Thanks.


PJ

 

How much do they work out at jay? What's parts company?

 

A reply Jay ?????

 

Blue are made by Honeywell, Black are made by Tokyo Roki. As ossett2k2 said, there was an issue with a batch of blue filters ages ago not upto the job.

Quite a few threads on US sites regarding the difference and construction of different Subaru filters if you google them. Blues have cardboard endcaps within the filter thus supposedly inferior to blacks. I've used both without issue, although only now exclusively fit black.

Sam

 

I never knew about the issue with the blue ones before but my track car was running the blue oil filter and I just recently replaced like for like, purchased from icp.

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

scoobyparts sell the black filter for £10.99