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DEI37 · 08-26-2005, 05:20 PM

If you use a high quality regular oil, and have mostly highway driving, then a 5000 mile oil change isn't really going to hurt anything. However, if you use a lower quality oil, and have much city driving, or idling time, or the car doesn't run very good, then a 3000 mile oil change is advisable. I would personally stay away from synthetics, as cost is a huge factor, and the little bit of extra protection for a longer oil change interval only really is a factor with a car that tows A LOT, is raced, is in really cold climates, really HOT climates, or things like that. Filter quality plays a big role, as well. I would recommend spending a little more and get one from your Subaru dealer, or a NAPA Gold/WIX filter.

08-26-2005, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	If you use a high quality regular oil, and have mostly highway driving, then a 5000 mile oil change isn't really going to hurt anything. However, if you use a lower quality oil, and have much city driving, or idling time, or the car doesn't run very good, then a 3000 mile oil change is advisable. I would personally stay away from synthetics, as cost is a huge factor, and the little bit of extra protection for a longer oil change interval only really is a factor with a car that tows A LOT, is raced, is in really cold climates, really HOT climates, or things like that. Filter quality plays a big role, as well. I would recommend spending a little more and get one from your Subaru dealer, or a NAPA Gold/WIX filter. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.