I'm looking for oil and filter recommendations for 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2.5i (FB25 engine).
I just got the car last year, and I'm new to this forum and learning about oil. I've been doing lots of research, and I'm definitely switching to full synthetic. My top picks are PU & Amsoil SS; I'm still deciding on price vs. OCI. I don't see any reason to change grades from spec (5W-30, ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5).
It gets driven 7 days a week:
5 days are a interstate/highway commute to work, 20mi each way
2 days are in an around town, short trips
I live in NJ, so it's not brutally cold like the Midwest, New England, or Colorado, but startup temps are a concern; the car isn't garaged. I'd love better cold-weather protection.
Any other improvements are welcome (less engine noise, better fuel economy, etc.)
Anyone using Subaru synthetic oil or have any ideas how it compares to other OEM oil, like the Toyota oils that everyone is speaking highly of?
I'll take recommendations on filters too. There's lots of talk about using only Subaru filters because of the high bypass setting, but maybe you all have different experiences and know to which engines that applies specifically.
I just got the car last year, and I'm new to this forum and learning about oil. I've been doing lots of research, and I'm definitely switching to full synthetic. My top picks are PU & Amsoil SS; I'm still deciding on price vs. OCI. I don't see any reason to change grades from spec (5W-30, ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5).
It gets driven 7 days a week:
5 days are a interstate/highway commute to work, 20mi each way
2 days are in an around town, short trips
I live in NJ, so it's not brutally cold like the Midwest, New England, or Colorado, but startup temps are a concern; the car isn't garaged. I'd love better cold-weather protection.
Any other improvements are welcome (less engine noise, better fuel economy, etc.)
Anyone using Subaru synthetic oil or have any ideas how it compares to other OEM oil, like the Toyota oils that everyone is speaking highly of?
I'll take recommendations on filters too. There's lots of talk about using only Subaru filters because of the high bypass setting, but maybe you all have different experiences and know to which engines that applies specifically.