do it yourself how to change the oil in a 2006 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i forester legacy automobile vehicle car
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October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Wix filters are …
Wix filters are just as good as K&N and they are $6-8 a filter in my city.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Yeah the black ones …
Yeah the black ones are imported from Tokyo Roki in Japan and are/were hands down the most well-constructed oil filter I’ve ever used. Unfortunately it seems like everyone is going “on the cheap” with this recession though.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Glad I mail ordered …
Glad I mail ordered a bunch of the black ones
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Actually, USA …
Actually, USA dealers now have blue Subaru oil filters that are made to Subaru spec by FRAM in Canada.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Ya fram so is …
Ya fram so is purolator both have had pob. with them breaking down not so much with mobile 1 but i have yet to have a K&N come in with it broke down dont know if it was a bad batch but from and purolator dont seem to hold very well in racing every day driving yes but still would use K&N or Mobil 1
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
thuggin in my …
thuggin in my subaru yo
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Great video. One …
Great video. One question, however: did you put the flat side of the crush washer against the oil pan? I’m pretty sure that the rounded side goes towards the pan and the flat side sits against the drain plug.
I doubt it makes any real difference, but think the shop manual says to do it as I suggested.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
If you are really …
If you are really picky get the black Japanese Subaru filters not the blue purolator Subaru ones some USA dealers sell.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
should also note …
should also note for those doing it on a wrx, or even rs etc, the headers are very close to the oil filter, and be carefull not to burn your hand. I have my accident a few times, nice little blister has formed because of it
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
It’s worth noting …
It’s worth noting that more oil drains from a car on a level surface vs. the incline of a ramp. Also, to those who are interested – a OEM Subaru oil filter goes for $5.50 – $6.00 at most dealerships. You can also buy the crush rings for the drain plug in packs of five for about $2. The gaskets they sell at Autozone work, but are made of a lower quality material.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Also a few people …
Also a few people on here have said they use non-OEM filters. Please understand that there are plenty of aftermarket filters that will fit Subaru; however, the only oil filter that has a pressure relieve spring rated at 23PSI is Subaru’s OEM Oil Filters. Subaru oil pumps are high volume pumps. If you use aftermarket you’re going to be recirculating some unfiltered oil because the vast majorty of aftermarket filters have bypass pressure relief springs set to 10-14PSI.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
you dont HAVE to …
you dont HAVE to change the crush washer EVERY time..
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
yeah…not that …
yeah…not that easy without the ramp. and make sure you get a filter wrench and some wd-40 if you had the shop do it last time. sometimes they put that thing on with a torque wrench. very informative though. thanks!
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
use a k&n oil …
use a k&n oil filter you can get them at Canadian tire
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Dealership, tell …
Dealership, tell them you thought they were free or they use to come with the filter, works for me.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Can you get those …
Can you get those crush washers at like the local auto zone or something? Is there a specific size? I’m about to change mine too
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Use the cheapest …
Use the cheapest oil filter you can find as they are all the same. Subaru dont make filters, they pay someone to put their name on them
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Good work… can …
Good work… can you make a vid for the gearbox oil change? I suppose that isn’t done very often if your car is quite new.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
yay! i need to …
yay! i need to change mine soon, is the oil filter that goes to our car the same as the wrx one?
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Crash60068, the …
Crash60068, the PureOne is almost exactly the same as OEM.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
PureOne all the way …
PureOne all the way!
I just got a 2009 Impreza. Where can I get crush washers and/or what size is it?
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
how much is the oem …
how much is the oem filter cost???
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
whats wrong with …
whats wrong with the fram filters i use it. how much are the oem filters anyways???
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
purolator oil …
purolator oil filters are the same as OEM filters. DONT USE FRAM OR MOBILE 1 FILTERS!!
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Great vid. Thanks …
Great vid. Thanks for taking the time to make this.