D_J Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 yep everyone comments on that if you do a search...just use the one specified for our 4 cyl. if you don't like that one, go with K & N or one of the other aftermarket filters you're out of warranty anyway so won't make any difference it looks odd, but that's the right one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 any chance of updating the original post? the link has disttappeered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo08816 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I wasn't aware of a front center jack point. Are you sure? As far as I know, the correct jack points in the front are the suspension cross-member pads. In the back, the rear diff can be used. The pinch-welds are the right place to put the stands after jacking up the car on the correct points. The front center jack point does seem pretty far from the front of the vehicle. I have a 3.5 ton low profile steel jack and I'm not sure if I can reach it that easily. Does anyone have a pictoral guide to all the jack points underneath the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just get an Outback so you can do an oil change without a jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvran Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Can someone re-post, the "Click Here" link is broken? ~Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishary Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 What Dan said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthewagon Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 My main computer blew up, but I found a copy of the oil change instructions on my other computer. Here it is: * * * * * * * * OK, I tried to attach the file and I get an error saying the file is too big. I don't know why since I downloaded it from here in the first place...? The pdf on my hard drive is 350K, and the forum says the limit is 250K. I tried zipping it, but that didn't make it small enough. Anyone have suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevaburns Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 does anyone have this PDF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 My main computer blew up, but I found a copy of the oil change instructions on my other computer. Here it is: * * * * * * * * OK, I tried to attach the file and I get an error saying the file is too big. I don't know why since I downloaded it from here in the first place...? The pdf on my hard drive is 350K, and the forum says the limit is 250K. I tried zipping it, but that didn't make it small enough. Anyone have suggestions? Or try emailing one of us and maybe we can attempt to upload it in case there's any difference between your account and mine / ours. Edit: Try the attached file. It's probably not the same as OP's. If it's inappropriate then the powers-that-are can delete it or notify me to delete it.2005 Subaru Legacy GT Oil Change.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthewagon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 issai -- I think the file was hosted on another website, rather than posted directly on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The file upload feature here is finicky. But I've finally managed to attach a file to my last post. If my attachment isn't helpful, I'll take it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramm Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 probably a n00b question, i dont change my oil i'd rather just pay and have it done somewhere. Any oil change place knows/has the right crush washer to put in to replace the old one correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthewagon Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It really wouldn't surprise me if they reused the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 probably a n00b question, i dont change my oil i'd rather just pay and have it done somewhere. Any oil change place knows/has the right crush washer to put in to replace the old one correct? If you take it to an indie shop, you can bring your own oil filter, oil, crush washer etc. and they'll perform the change for a nominal fee. Get the oil from Walmart. There was a filter + crush washer package deal with one of the vendors here. That's what I just did this past weekend, paid $35 for a half-hour change w/ Rotella 5W-40, which is exactly what the dealers charge for their standard dino oil change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 the problem with just a simple oil change is they just dump the filter fast and then on our 2.5i's, oil gets all over the exhaust pipes and burns for days after. Subaru dealers know how to do it so oil doesn't leak on the pipes...or do it yourself by removing the filter with dixie cup so it doesn't leak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramm Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 are crush washers legacy exclusive? my friend with a WRX who changes his oil has no idea what i'm talking about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie_dude05 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 nope....they are all across the board i believe for all subarus. (possibly after a certain date maybe...i dont know if the original ones used them.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^ Forget Subarus - let's talk about cars, for at least the past two decades. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I do think Subarus are pretty much the only cars that say you should replace the crush washer every oil change though, I was telling my buddies dad who works on cars that I had to pick some up before I did mine and he acted like I was crazy for changing it every time [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ^ Really? I thought pretty much all cars had crush-washers, to prevent the pan from getting crushed..... ???? <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 yeah he said they all do, but he's never had to replace one on any car he owns, I think it's a good idea no matter what and will continue to do it on all my vehicles but just sharing my story of someone thinking us suby owners are insane lol [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ^ We are insane! I'm not sure how many "crushes" a crush-washer is good for.....I'd imagine that, to be safe, it's a one-time-use deal. It's being crushed, after all. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 With a Fumoto valve, one crush can last a lifetime... Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ^Ok, that sounds like the tagline for a chick flick. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ^ Yep, but a new washer is needed, if you took the Fumoto from one Subaru to the next, as I did with my wife's off-lease WRX, and her then-new '09 FXT. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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