Originally Posted By: gathermewool
Originally Posted By: GravelRoad
Been using PP or PUP 5w30 since my first early oil change at 1,500 miles in the 2016 Outback with the FB25 engine. It will have 40,000 by next weekend. OCI every 5,000.
Chose 5w30 because it is recommended in some other countries that do not have CAFE.
Plus it is not short tripped. Usually 35+ miles twice a day at 75-80 mph.
I 'feel' it will protect a little better, but have no proof.
Why are you changing your oil so frequently?
Why do you think 5,000 mile oci is frequent?
3,750 severe, 6,000 max per OM. Drive about a mile on dusty gravel road 5 days a week.
Also easy for me to remember.
No OLM in this vehicle.
Still too frequent?