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"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass) 09/10/2017 at 14:48 • Filed to: Subaru

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First DIY oil change on my ‘14 Forester. Hopefully this goes smoothly.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 14:59

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Fumoto valve install as well?

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 15:25

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Did you really need to jack it up?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 09/10/2017 at 16:21

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Turns out no. But I wanted to get a look at the drain plug since I never had done it before. Next time I might not. I need to rotate the tires tho so I’m probably just gonna jack the whole thing up here.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 09/10/2017 at 16:23

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No. I was unaware of these thanks. I made a mess on my garage floor - probably missed a quart of the oil. So I’ll be doing this next change.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 18:02

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Are you going with straight 20 or branching out to a slightly heavier viscosity?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/10/2017 at 18:10

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0W20. New short block went in a few months ago so I’m hoping it’ll be less burn-y.

wafflesnfalafel > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 18:44

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Oil changes on new subies are almost a joy - everything is easy to get to. I can do both our vehicles in less time than just driving down to a speedylube place or the dealer. I get to put great oil in, I know some goofball isn’t going to strip the drain plug, I can do it any time I want and it’s a few bucks cheaper too.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 19:20

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My outback is at 1/2 qt over 5,000 miles with the new short block. I don’t know what to think. As long as it stays there I will be happy.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/10/2017 at 21:06

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That’s with 0W20?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 21:08

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Yes, “special subaru” 0W20.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > wafflesnfalafel 09/10/2017 at 21:11

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Yeah it’s very easy to get to everything. The jackholes that did the last change overtorqued the crap out of everything though. I needed a custom-fit wrench and a cheater to get the filter loose and I ended up needing an impact to get the drain plug loose which resulted in spilled oil and a slightly stripped head on the plug.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/10/2017 at 21:17

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I’m still trying to make up my mind on what oil to use. I swear Mobil 1 was burning worse than whatever the dealer put in. This time I’m tying Valvoline SynPower.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/10/2017 at 21:23

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Honestly I am tempted to just buy some straight up mineral oil in like a 5/20 weight. That may allow the rings to bed in a bit better.

Boxer_4 > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 09/12/2017 at 01:03

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The filter placement on the FA/FB engines is definitely a lot better than on the NA EJ engines:

I bought a Lisle oil filter wrench, which helps a lot, but it still isn’t the most fun:

I love with the Foresters how you can easily do an oil change with the car still on the ground. Doesn’t help you though for tire rotations.

That reminds me, the Forester is due for an oil change soon, probably in ~ 3 weeks.