silver legacy Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I switched to Mobil 1 5-30 oil in my 05 Impreza 2.5RS non-turbo at the first oil change at 2000 miles. The car continually burned up to 1 quart in 1000 miles even though it was not driven particularly hard. Two dealer service advisors have stated that I should not have used synthetic oil in the Subaru. I do use Mobil 1 in my other vehicles. the Impreza has since been totaled and I replaced it with a 2008 Legacy non-turbo. I've used conventional oil inthe first couple of oil changes and am gun shy about switching to Mobil 1. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondas123 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 IBHeightslinksnoobthread - The Mortgage Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexylegacy Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Run a search for key words like synthetic, oil change, burning oil, stuff like that. It should yield a TON of threads about this very same subject. Welcome to the site dude! Just don't take too much offense if you get flamed hard for this thread. Most of the veterans don't particularly like noobs clogging up the forums with new threads about subjects that have been gone over a TON of times. So, prepare yourself for a good spanking, rub your sore butt, and then put some pictures of your Legacy up on the site and make some friends. There are a lot of great people here. Just try to search for specific keywords first before putting up a thread about something obvious. It'll be better for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 According to my service dept, you can switch to synthetic after a truly thorough break-in period - MINIMUM of 7500 miles - I'd advice to wait even longer. Maybe like 10K. There have been a lot of stories of switching too soon and having burning problems, but not a lot of stories about those who have held off for a bit. I'd wait for a bit, especially with a non-turbo you are not in dire need of the synthetic yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzarof smurfs Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 According to my service dept, you can switch to synthetic after a truly thorough break-in period - MINIMUM of 7500 miles - I'd advice to wait even longer. Maybe like 10K. There have been a lot of stories of switching too soon and having burning problems, but not a lot of stories about those who have held off for a bit. I'd wait for a bit, especially with a non-turbo you are not in dire need of the synthetic yet. +1:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Oh goodie, another oil thread. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 mobil 1 is the devil. it will ruin your motor and warp your intercooler. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 what oil? I've been putting the green stuff in my engine and it works fine! 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTownLegacy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I've heard many stories about all types of oil. I would definitely wait for at least 10,000 miles before switching to synthetic. I have just ended up using SuperTech synthetic oil. Walmart sells it, and it is EXTREMELY cheap(cost). Screw paying so damn much for brand name oil. I used to spend around $40 for a oil change including a filter when I used Mobil 1. Now I pay around $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have just ended up using SuperTech synthetic oil. Walmart sells it, and it is EXTREMELY cheap(cost). Screw paying so damn much for brand name oil. I used to spend around $40 for a oil change including a filter when I used Mobil 1. Now I pay around $20. I guess you're saving the good shit for the Maybach ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTownLegacy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I'm sure SuperTech is just as good as any other synthetic. Your paying for all the marketing when you buy Mobil or another "popular" oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 As others stated... please do a search as this has been discussed at great lengths... IMHO... use what you want. As long as you follow the service intervals, you'll be fine. Let's not make this into a "bash the noob" thread, please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_1985 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 im losing 3/4ths a quart every 1k, im going back to dyno oil for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 As others stated... please do a search as this has been discussed at great lengths... IMHO... use what you want. As long as you follow the service intervals, you'll be fine. Let's not make this into a "bash the noob" thread, please. Thanks. But isn't using synthetic supposed to lenghten the TBOC ? otherwise what's the point of using it Wait, there is no point Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The point is that you can show how much you care about your car Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 With Subaru shortening OCI for turbocharged cars to 3750 one may be able to use original 7500 OCI with better oils. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTownLegacy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 So I am showing that I don't care about my car by using an oil that is less expensive but still gives me the same results? I don't see how you come to that conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 kryzyss..... tell the dealer that. Bye bye warranty. HTown.... it is a joke... he was being sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I am never sarcastic; I am always very serious. I hope no one is suggesting that the time that I spend hunting down JDM Quaker State to put into my beloved is wasted Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 off coarse not OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver legacy Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 IBHeightslinksnoobthread Gee, thanks for the warm welcome. By the way, I was just wondering, were you abused as a child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Gee, thanks for the warm welcome. By the way, I was just wondering, were abused as a child? i wasn't abused as a child and i put Mobil 1 is my car at 500 miles runs great no oil problems at all in 14k miles. btw welcome to the forum. bosco http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67940 Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 He was abused as an adult, actually. And we're still at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 kryzyss..... tell the dealer that. Bye bye warranty. HTown.... it is a joke... he was being sarcastic. In case of 2008 subarus extended OCI would be after warranty expires. I suspect that if I were in the market I would not buy Legacy. I put roughly 30K miles a year and 3750 miles happen rather fast at such rate. Low OCI would be definately negative point for Subaru. Everybody else increases OCI, what is wrong with them? Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 In case of 2008 subarus extended OCI would be after warranty expires. I suspect that if I were in the market I would not buy Legacy. I put roughly 30K miles a year and 3750 miles happen rather fast at such rate. Low OCI would be definately negative point for Subaru. Everybody else increases OCI, what is wrong with them? Krzys You've got 422 posts and don't know? Subaru has replaced many turbos under warranty because people don't understand that turbocharged engines are tougher on oil. Many owners take the OCI and stretch it out - on shit oil. Your turbo has a tiny in-line oil screen on the turbo oil supply line that can clog. If it does, kiss your turbo bearings and possibly other components good bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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