inthedeck

However, the idea of going and getting the stock-match Purolator Pure One from Napa or Pep Boys or wherever is still legit if you feel like sticking with OEM and saving a few bucks (they're ~ $6 compared to ~ $12 at the dealership). The otherwise-identical taller version may very well be the exact same price... it is w/ the Mobil 1 filters (all $10.99).

 

Jeremy

I hear ya there, but I usually get a discount at the local subie dealer for mine...usually comes out to about 9 bucks including the crush washer. Who knew those darned little things were so expensive! Maybe a fumoto valve is in order...so I don't have to replace those stupid things anymore.

As far as the filter...well, I guess it's easier just to get a subie one, that way, if something 'does' go wrong, at least it's an OEM version. Guess it also helps their business some...regardless.

Well, I never claimed that the Subie filter was 'the best filter'. My claim is that that is most likely the filter tested with our engines, that is the filter most likely verified by Subaru to perform the proper filtration, that is the filter most likely tested by Subaru to maintain proper engine performance and long life. If that isn't the case, by all means please fill us in. Once again, to me using the OEM filter is a no-brainer. If someone here has info. that the Subie filter isn't so good after all, please please please let us know.

 

And FWIW, I don't have any issues with the RE 92's personally, though I doubt I drive as hard as some here.

^^ +1 to what he said.

I have been using ssubie filters for as long as I have owned my WRX and now LGT...and would not see any realworld 'benefit' from changing to a different brand, unless it was 'proven' to be better. I change the oil often enough, that it's not a concern...never had a gummed up turbo, or internals that weren't working correctly. Heck, never even had a CEL...except for an P0440 code, on the WRX 2 days after I bought it...all becuase of crappy gas from the dealers!!! Oh well, though...prove it, and someone might still try it.

YEAH!!! Now, I can get this stupid thing fixed....I have been 'dealing' with it, but it's SOOO freaking irritating. Let's hope that the 'fix' does something for us...otherwise, it will be useless, and cause some downtime for no reason.

i.