"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
08/11/2019 at 00:46 • Filed to: None
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"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
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[Update] I drained about a quart out of it this morning. Overfill problem solved. Where that quart was hiding, I may never know, but I think I’ll follow Pip Bip’s advice and break the seal o n the oil filter before draining it the next time around.
Original: I changed the oil in the Outback today. The 3.6 is supposed to hold 6.9 quarts, so I went and bought 7 quarts of 5w-40, a new filter and a new air filter.
Step 1 - drain the oil!
To my surprise, only 5 quarts came out. Subarus are known for burning a little oil and despite my constant reminders, the family let it go a bit longer than I wanted since the last oil change. I figured that was the reason it was low.
The next step was a new filter. I really like how the filter is sitting on top in easy reach. Score one for Subaru! The only downside is the oil that was still in the filter. Once unscrewed, the oil came out and started draining through the engine.
After the new filter was installed and the plug was replaced, I poured in all 6.9 quarts. I used a 5-quart jug and two 1-quart bottles, so I know I didn’t accidentally add too much oil. But the oil is reading high on the dipstick and I’m not sure why. I drove it a few miles to make sure it’s circulating and it filled the filter. I let it sit for 20 minutes and checked it again. Still high. My driveway is slightly sloped, so I parked it on the street and checked it again. Still high!
Now I have a conundrum. Is it possible that a quart or two was still hanging out in the engine somewhere? I’ve never had this issue before, so I’m at a loss.
On the plus side, I rotated the tires and it’s no longer pulling to the right. Looks like it’s time for new tires.
SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 19:28 |
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Ugh. on my 2.5 the filter is accessed from the bottom and you have to reach through essentially a donut shape in the exhaust to get to it, and once you remove it oil dumps all ofver the exhaust pipe . its awful
Discerning
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 19:29 |
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This is why I hate doing oil changes and why I don’t think I’ll do them myself anymore. Somehow something like this happens to me about 50% of the time.
I’ve never heard of the 3.6 being weird to drain. I have heard that Subaru dipsticks suck and can read wonky.
PowderHound
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 20:02 |
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My Subaru takes 4.8 and I always pour in the 5. It reads a little high, it will burn off as it’s a Subaru. unless you overfill by, I don’t know, a quart or more you should be fine. It’s built to take mistakes is what I have always heard
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> PowderHound
08/10/2019 at 20:12 |
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I had the dealer do the oil changes on my WRX, but the last time they did it, they overfilled it and killed the engine. Fortunately, the new engine was covered under warranty.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> Discerning
08/10/2019 at 20:16 |
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I did the last oil change on the Outback and didn’t run into this problem. I’ve done many oil changes on my truck. No problems. I can’t figure out why this one is different.
66P1800inpieces
> SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/10/2019 at 20:22 |
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Cut the top off of a 1 liter soda bottle. Loosen filter a half turn or so, then slide the bottom of the bottle over the filter. Unscrew the filter by gripping it by the sides as you hold the bottle up to catch any oil. I have a similar arrangement on my Acura and was given this tip by a tech. I think they have a special dealer tool that does the same thing.
arl
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 21:50 |
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Ugh. How does the dealer miss something so basic??
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> arl
08/10/2019 at 21:53 |
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I’m pretty sure either the same technician accidentally used the auto filler twice or two technicians did it once apiece. Either way, they didn’t bother to check the oil when they were done.
wafflesnfalafel
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 21:57 |
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W as it cold? A cold engine will retain more of the old oil. Odd the filter would still have a significant amount left in - maybe some kind of vacuum situation going on there. But you are absolutely right, I love the Subaru filter placement up top there - makes changes super easy.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> wafflesnfalafel
08/10/2019 at 22:03 |
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It was cold, but I’d be surprised if it held a quart (or two?) just because it was cold. Cold is relative - it was in the low ‘80s when I drained it. I’m going to drain of a quart or so in the morning and see what happens.
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arl
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 22:09 |
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Sigh. Glad they covered it.
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SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
> 66P1800inpieces
08/10/2019 at 23:25 |
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I'm due for a change in 600 miles, definitely trying this.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/10/2019 at 23:28 |
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need to crack the oil filter before draining oil
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> pip bip - choose Corrour
08/11/2019 at 01:00 |
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So you think that it held onto some oil, huh?
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/11/2019 at 01:29 |
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i think so, there’s probably a valve once the filter is cracked a little releases