jzolli76 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 i have an 05 gt w/auto. does anyone know how to or where to find out how to change the oil in my car? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/SUBARU-LEGACY-FORESTER-2000-2006-Haynes/dp/1563926199]Amazon.com: SUBARU LEGACY & FORESTER, 2000-2006 (Haynes Repair Manual) (9781563926198): Chilton: Books[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN1911 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 don't forget to get a new crush ring for the drain plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 jzolli, welcome to our forums. Here is a do-it-yourself, with pics http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1540 The original link went dead, try this one http://www.xmission.com/~gold/2005_Legacy_GT_Oil.pdf It is very easy and straight forward, you should be able to figure it out with no instructions. If I were you I would look at that section in depth, it has a lot of items covered, from oil change to pretty much taking the motor apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupon Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It's pretty easy. The only PITA thing on mine was that some oil spilled onto the skid plate and dripped out for a few days after. Something someone showed me this summer: fill up the new oil filter about 1/2 way with new oil before putting it on. Makes it so there's no drop in oil pressure while it fills up or something. My $.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruowner840 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have the same car as you. My advice is just find a dealer with good rates and have them do it. You only save like $10 doing it yourself after purchasing the oil, filter, new washer. Plus the clean up and everything. For me it's worth paying $25-35 for someone else to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I pay right around $28 for a PureOne oil filter, crush washer and 5 quarts of full synthetic oil. Let me know what dealer does it for $28 and uses synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 yeah you can pay if you arent confident or just dont like getting dirty Ive changed my oil since mile 3000 and it really is a easy job. I change my oil for the price of a OEM subaru filter and a gallon of 5w-30 ($22 total) but with a turbo you cant get cheap oil like use 2.5i guys you really need to get quality stuff for yout turbo's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oh boy this could turn into this weeks which oil is best thread.... I use whatever oil is cheapest and I use Fram filters. Buy them from Walmart. 115,000 miles and my original turbo is happy at 16.25psi of boost. I did break down last time and use Walmart synthetic gear lube in the tranny and rearend. Remember to jack up from the pasenger side, it makes less of a mess that way. OH yea, use a jack stand too, safety first. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pataker Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I dont know about you guys, but I always take mine to the dealer, Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs only charges 17.99 for the oil change and inspection.... cant really beat it considering i dont have to clean up or dipose of the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I take care of my own car. no dealer will ever do the change oil for me. I had incident where they kept my dip stick, and not put it back on the car. Or they took 5 mins to do the change oil, meaning they did not properly drain the old oil out... I let my car drain the old oil for an hour. LOL! thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GT Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I dont know about you guys, but I always take mine to the dealer, Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs only charges 17.99 for the oil change and inspection.... cant really beat it considering i dont have to clean up or dipose of the oil. Dude, im in the springs too, WTB some cruising friends, lol. Btw, for everyone else, you can reuse the crush washer at least once, dont overtighten and ur fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupon Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Remember to jack up from the pasenger side, it makes less of a mess that way. OH yea, use a jack stand too, safety first. Get some cheap ramps at auto zone, they work great and you can use them for all your vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidWombat Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Get some cheap ramps at auto zone, they work great and you can use them for all your vehicles. Just make sure to chock the wheels, in addition to the ebrake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I dont know about you guys, but I always take mine to the dealer, Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs only charges 17.99 for the oil change and inspection.... cant really beat it considering i dont have to clean up or dipose of the oil. They must have miracle oil.... synthetic oil costs around $4.50 a quart.. and the filter... shoot.. must be a great bargain! Last time I asked for an approximate price at my dealer they said it was in the $55 range. I always do it myself, peace of mind. I've seen someone pull their car in and the oil change literally was "done" before this lady filled in all the forms for a new customer. I call total BS on that one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GT Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 They must have miracle oil.... synthetic oil costs around $4.50 a quart.. and the filter... shoot.. must be a great bargain! Last time I asked for an approximate price at my dealer they said it was in the $55 range. I always do it myself, peace of mind. I've seen someone pull their car in and the oil change literally was "done" before this lady filled in all the forms for a new customer. I call total BS on that one.. Pretty sure the dealer just uses non-synthetic because that's what Subaru recommends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 True.. I have coupons in the mail from my dealer, and it is for $24.95 oil change with regular oil. It also says 6 cyl and TURBO models cost more.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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