BoozeRS05 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 M1 5w30 I tested was done in '08, and I ran it for 3500 miles. Wasn't a good result. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odlgt Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Making the switch to rotella t6 on thursday. Switching to a purolator filter too. Interested to see the results! O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odlgt Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Making the switch to rotella t6 on thursday. Switching to a purolator filter too. Interested to see the results! O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbs Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I spoke with an Australian Subaru dealer, big one, and I now use what they use. It's not expensive but I am very happy with the noise level and the car uses NO oil. Havoline C3 Fully Synthetic 5w30. Make sure it's the C3 one though. Their most up to date spec oil. For reference.. mobil1 5w30 is about $87/4L here.... the Havoline was $47.. and I prefer it over the Mobil1 now. You can only buy it only through Caltex Service Stations here.. for any aussies wanting to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex-XT Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Any one know of sources here in the US? I just Googled it and found it all over AU via Caltex. Or is this strictly an AU product? There's plenty of Havoline products available here. Is there a notation somewhere in the labeling that it is C3 version - how would we tell? Good find...Thank you for the info. Another oil to look at is always helpful. Doing my timing belt/water pump/oil pump change today. 204k miles on '06 OBW-XT. 300k miles, BNR 16g, CryoTune, 'Bullet-Proofed' IC, Motor rebuild @ 250k b/c of a cracked exhaust valve. Original 5 EAT. Oil changed religiously @ 3,000 mi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Any one know of sources here in the US? I just Googled it and found it all over AU via Caltex. Or is this strictly an AU product? There's plenty of Havoline products available here. Is there a notation somewhere in the labeling that it is C3 version - how would we tell? Good find...Thank you for the info. Another oil to look at is always helpful. Doing my timing belt/water pump/oil pump change today. 204k miles on '06 OBW-XT. If I were you and you have 204k miles on your 06. USE WHATEVER OIL you've been using, it is obviously working well! -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbs Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Any one know of sources here in the US? I just Googled it and found it all over AU via Caltex. Or is this strictly an AU product? There's plenty of Havoline products available here. Is there a notation somewhere in the labeling that it is C3 version - how would we tell? Good find...Thank you for the info. Another oil to look at is always helpful. Doing my timing belt/water pump/oil pump change today. 204k miles on '06 OBW-XT. The C3 spec is an industry wide thing. Oils have a A1/A2/A3, C1/C2/C3/C4/. Kinda like the API spec goes SN, SM, SL, SJ. Should be on the bottle! Would this be a Texaco branded oil over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 My 05 GT & 07 GXP & my G\F's 05 WRX: Oil history from day1: New. SOA filter & oil 4000 miles 1st. oil & filter change till 30k, Mobil1, 5w-30 every 6000 miles \ Fram oil filter every 3000 miles. Amsoil 0w-30 SSO and Amsoil Ea oil filter, Ea15k13 oil filter at 30k-73k . At 73K, my filtration I use.http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ons-81741.html My oil system now is 7qt. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. Most off the shelf oil filter, filter down between 20 & 40 microns. Amsoil full-flow oil filter is 15 microns & Amsoil By-Pass oil filter is 2 microns. This filtration system add 2qts. of oil to you motor. Which help keep the oil cooler. My GT mileage; over 204k. Turbo as no shaft play when checked at 174k. My G\F's 05 WRX use same oil & OCI, but uses 1 single spin-on, Ea15k13 oil filter. The WRX as over 150k. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Turbo as no shaft play when checked at 150k. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. My 07 Pontiac Solstice GXP, 2.0L DI turbo charge motor, Same oil & OCI, but No Ea filter is available. I use a WIX filter. Change oil filter only every 5k. GXP as over 86k. No oil consummation over it's 15k OCI. Amsoil know as a EA oil filter, just waiting to use up my WIX oil filters. In short, check you oil level often & top as needed. Use oil & filter that will protect for the OCI your running. OA's is the only way you know that your oil & filter is up for the challenge. After that IMO no OA's are needed. This is what I have told others. That wanted or thinking about running Extends Drain Intervals. If your not going to run Extends Drain Intervals. (IMO at least 7.5k) Them IMO you can use cheaper oil & filter to protect up to Subaru's 3750 OCI. What you do is up to you, at your own risk. If you do Extends Drain Intervals (at least 7.5k) I would do your OA's at your current OCI. Up to you plan on changing you oil & filter. For the 1st oil change. After you AO's come back "Good for Continuous Use" up to whatever OCI you decide, under 15K. Then all you have to do is to watch for oil usage. Remember that Amsoil only Recommends extended drain intervals with their oils. If use with their EA oil filters one is available. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abest10 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Ive always used Rotella T6 5w40 in my Forester XT and always had no problems. Didn't burn up quickly and held it viscosity even at my 3k oil change intervals. I always use a Purolator pureone oil filter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex-XT Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 If I were you and you have 204k miles on your 06. USE WHATEVER OIL you've been using, it is obviously working well! Amen... just can't help tinkering! 300k miles, BNR 16g, CryoTune, 'Bullet-Proofed' IC, Motor rebuild @ 250k b/c of a cracked exhaust valve. Original 5 EAT. Oil changed religiously @ 3,000 mi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesubie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 There are very few ACEA C3 oils over here, but Motul X-clean is one (5W-30 and 5W-40). C3 oils are low SAPS oils (Sulphated Ash Phosphorus and Sulphur). Low SAPS oils have lower levels of Phosphorus, but still have a decent amount of zinc as seen in a recent uoa over at bitog on the X-clean from one of AZP's customers. -Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm surprised people aren't all using "German Castrol". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've read its a good choice for our cars, durable oil. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ned Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 GC is my first choice but when I can't find it M1 0W-40 Euro Formula is a close second. The GC is a "heavy" 30 while the M1 is a "light" 40 and both meet the HT/HS critera for ACEA C3. Both have lots of ZDDP, meaning lots of long-term lubricity. I know it's the butt dyno speaking, but the engine seems ever so slightly smoother with GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yfarmeaahka Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 How can you get GC in the states? At my work they have BMW synthetic and Mercedes synthetic which is castrol so I am assuming its German but man is it expensive because of the label that's on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigBADbenny Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 i jus changed my oil 2 weeks ago and put about 800+ miles on it since then. I jus checked my oil today and its kinda dark. way more then i expected. Also, when i checked it i found that the oil level was in 3/4 full on the front of the dipstick, but on the back of the dipstick it was full. Is this normal? I had this exact issue! My ex-STi mechanic told me to always check the oil level on the low side, which in hindsight makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 How can you get GC in the states? Some Autozones and Walmarts carry it. But none around me do. Rotella T6 5W-40 and Mobil 1 0W-40 Euro Car are both good options. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yfarmeaahka Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Will German castrol be labeled castrol blah blah German? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesubie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Will German castrol be labeled castrol blah blah German? German Castrol is only available in 0W-30, meets API SL specs, and yes the back says "Made in Germany". -Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I can't get the actual German stuff anywhere I've looked around me, the "made in Germany" label. Altho I haven't looked recently. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ned Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Will German castrol be labeled castrol blah blah German? Current labeling is Castrol Edge SPT 0W-30 and does have the "Made in Germany" reference on the back label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnmid Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I found my "winter" oil: Shell just introduced Rotella T6 in 0W40 weight: http://www.oemoffhighway.com/product/10840926/shell-lubricants-shell-rotella-t6-0w-40-full-synthetic-heavy-duty-diesel-engine-oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Rotella T6 5w-40 no oil lost 77k stock. Oil and filter every 3-3.5k, going stage2 within the month. Hope it stays the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesubie Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I found my "winter" oil: Shell just introduced Rotella T6 in 0W40 weight: http://www.oemoffhighway.com/product/10840926/shell-lubricants-shell-rotella-t6-0w-40-full-synthetic-heavy-duty-diesel-engine-oil I think you might have to go to Canada to get it. Canada has had Rotella 0W-40 for many years and this says it's for the Canadian market. http://www.todaystrucking.com/shell-announces-new-oil-for-canadian-winters -Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Yup, never seen Rotella 0w40 synth myself. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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