Synthetic oil for non turbo

[Picky1]

I am new to this board and I recently replaced my 2000 Outback Wagon with a 2012 Legacy Premium 2.5 This is the first new car I have had in a long time and I was thinking about making the switch to Synthetic oil after the first oil change at 3,000 miles.

From first hand experience I found the boxer engine to be easy on oil, but I was thinking that with synthetic oil I might get slightly better gas mileage and be able to comfortably run the 7,500 mile intervals that are specified in the owner’s manual.

 

Thoughts? Feedback welcomed.

[Whatisit]

Its all about personal preferance. Just dont go beyond the change intervals if you plan on keeping your powertrain warranty.

[AZP Installs]

I find it to be inexpensive peace of mind, especially with the 7500 mile intervals now allowed on all subies.

 

-mike

 

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[apexi]

I think its a good idea if you plan to run 7500 mile oil change intervals. I'm sure if subie says conventional is ok for 7500, then it is. But if I were in your shoes, I too would run synthetic. I wouldn't expect any changes in mpg from conventional vs synthetic, the only thing that could impact mpg is the oil weight you choose, e.g. 0w-20 vs 5w-40