I bought a new September 2019 Subaru Impreza with a first oil change scheduled for 12,400kms as per dealer instructions. I am mechanically minded and I own 5.0i Ford 302 Windsor powered cars which I do the work on. I decided to dump the oil in the Subaru at 2400kms and change the oil filter as well. The oil was completely black & also the oil filter was on so tight I am glad I changed it now instead of waiting another 10,000kms. I used a very good quality 0-30w Synthetic 4.4 litres and it is much quieter at startup and also runs 6 degrees cooler according to onboard oil temp. Anybody who owns a new car- Do not wait more than 3000kms to change the oil as it is a run in batch essentially and is full of metal particles & assembly lubes etc. When you attach the new filter, tighten just passed hand tight.
This was awesomely helpful, especially the very end when he resets the computer. I would have skipped that had I not know to reset. I just changed my ascent’s oil after I did my other 2012 Subaru. I did not jack up the ascent, but that may help others who are beefier than I.
It takes 4.7, not 5 quarts🫣🫣🫣. Use a strap wrench on the filter. So easy to take off! Also, the dealer said you can use any 0-20 oil, but always use a Subaru filter since they are built a special way.
Yeah. Manual says 4.8. He’s right. 5 quarts fills it to like 80-90%. I have the same engine in my legacy and was wondering same. I think 4.8 fills to between high and low.
Don't you ever put that Fram on there!? You need an oil filter rated at 23psi relief valve, but that Fram ultra is only 11-17psi. If you must use a Fram, get the racing filter, HP17, it is rated closer to 21psi. Better yet, don't use Fram for a turbo.
@@tomquach4425 I have the Premium with sport package. The only mod I've done so far is install the OEM hitch. I like it a lot. Btw, check out the black Subaru oil filter. I hear it's better than the OEM blue filter, but it's harder to find. The blue one is actually made by Fram, but they created it specially for Subaru with the 23 psi spec.
@@TranslatedAssumption I personally don't have any expertise which is why I would stay with the PSI bypass value that the Subaru engineers decided to go with. I trust their expertise (like choosing 0w-20 synthetic) pretty much over any commenter here. Anyhow, just my $.02 since I don't see people responding to this question you've been asking. Not saying that you need to go with the OEM filter, just something that meets the OEM specifications.
@@TranslatedAssumption The Subaru OEM oil filters use a bypass pressure of 23.2 PSI, Most aftermarket filters are 10-12 PSI, I believe the WIX oil filters have a higher bypass pressure spec like the OE Subaru filters have, I have become accustomed to buying the OE Subaru filter and using any quality Full Synthetic oil for the Subaru's, N/A Engines use 0w20 and Turbo Models take 5w30.
@@brandonpetrilla1731 are you saying that all performance parameters of the Subaru OEM oil filter and the Fram Ultra are exactly the same? Same flow rate? Same pressure differential? Same output? If those factors are different than the bypass can be different. In your expertise please explain WHY the Subaru OEM oil filter has a 23.2psi bypass valve setting.
lexusfan100 would you use the OEM Filter along with 20K mile synthetic oil, and change the oil and filter only once per year? Maybe another way of asking my question is, can the OEM filter be used for less frequent extended change? Thanks.
Let me see if I got this right ....ya leave the oil-fill cap OFF while wiping shit off of the filter location so crap can fall INTO the crankcase .........OK !!!
This video was exactly what I needed, thanks for the callout about the socket size. Appreciate it!
I bought a new September 2019 Subaru Impreza with a first oil change scheduled for 12,400kms as per dealer instructions. I am mechanically minded and I own 5.0i Ford 302 Windsor powered cars which I do the work on. I decided to dump the oil in the Subaru at 2400kms and change the oil filter as well. The oil was completely black & also the oil filter was on so tight I am glad I changed it now instead of waiting another 10,000kms. I used a very good quality 0-30w Synthetic 4.4 litres and it is much quieter at startup and also runs 6 degrees cooler according to onboard oil temp. Anybody who owns a new car- Do not wait more than 3000kms to change the oil as it is a run in batch essentially and is full of metal particles & assembly lubes etc. When you attach the new filter, tighten just passed hand tight.
This was awesomely helpful, especially the very end when he resets the computer. I would have skipped that had I not know to reset. I just changed my ascent’s oil after I did my other 2012 Subaru. I did not jack up the ascent, but that may help others who are beefier than I.
Great video! Shows exactly what I need to see even if I never did one of those myself. Thanks my good man!
It takes 4.7, not 5 quarts🫣🫣🫣. Use a strap wrench on the filter. So easy to take off! Also, the dealer said you can use any 0-20 oil, but always use a Subaru filter since they are built a special way.
I am looking to maybe buy an Ascent, and I like to do may own maintenance. Good info. Please use jack stands before you go under the car.
Thank you Ed for watching my video. We bought the Ascent when I just came out two years ago and we still love it.
Yes. Thank you for watching my video
Excellent, thank you for posting this. I will use this to do my oil changes
Great video. Very informative!!!!
You are the man! Thank you
My 2022 Ascent drain plug uses a 17mm socket.
Same problem, my Forester SK is hard to get unscrewed too.
Thanks for watching my video. I guess duct tape does fixes everything.
@@tomquach4425 I’ll try that. Now, I’ve changed the oil but filter. Thank you for your advice.
My Subaru Ascent has a 17 mm oil plug
I use Mobil 1 filters. I think they are the best for the money.
I have since switched to OEM.
I beleive the correct amount should be 4.8 quarts
Which crossbar set are you using? Is it the OE one?
They are Subaru. I bought them from a Subaru dealers.
Do you add all 5 quarts or they recommended 4.8?
All 5 quarts. But in the end I rely on the oil level stick.
Yeah. Manual says 4.8. He’s right. 5 quarts fills it to like 80-90%. I have the same engine in my legacy and was wondering same. I think 4.8 fills to between high and low.
Did you ever notice a blue white smoke on cold start up on your Subaru
No I have not. How old is your Subaru?
@@tomquach4425 2019 model with 27k miles
Good info!
What if my is 16 mm
Don't you ever put that Fram on there!? You need an oil filter rated at 23psi relief valve, but that Fram ultra is only 11-17psi. If you must use a Fram, get the racing filter, HP17, it is rated closer to 21psi. Better yet, don't use Fram for a turbo.
Thanks Brian for the suggestion. I have started using OEM after that video. Which Ascent do you have and have you done any modification to it?
@@tomquach4425 I have the Premium with sport package. The only mod I've done so far is install the OEM hitch. I like it a lot. Btw, check out the black Subaru oil filter. I hear it's better than the OEM blue filter, but it's harder to find. The blue one is actually made by Fram, but they created it specially for Subaru with the 23 psi spec.
I have the limited. I like it a lot. My dream mod is the front camera like the turning has but so far no one has figured it out.
Can you please explain why the OEM oil filter has a 23psi bypass valve setting? I would like to hear your expertise on this matte.
@@TranslatedAssumption I personally don't have any expertise which is why I would stay with the PSI bypass value that the Subaru engineers decided to go with. I trust their expertise (like choosing 0w-20 synthetic) pretty much over any commenter here. Anyhow, just my $.02 since I don't see people responding to this question you've been asking. Not saying that you need to go with the OEM filter, just something that meets the OEM specifications.
Wrong Filter, I suggest getting that filter off that FA24 before issues arise.
Please explain further, I would like your expertise on how the Fram Ultra is NOT be best filter available?
@@TranslatedAssumption The Subaru OEM oil filters use a bypass pressure of 23.2 PSI, Most aftermarket filters are 10-12 PSI, I believe the WIX oil filters have a higher bypass pressure spec like the OE Subaru filters have, I have become accustomed to buying the OE Subaru filter and using any quality Full Synthetic oil for the Subaru's, N/A Engines use 0w20 and Turbo Models take 5w30.
@@brandonpetrilla1731 are you saying that all performance parameters of the Subaru OEM oil filter and the Fram Ultra are exactly the same? Same flow rate? Same pressure differential? Same output? If those factors are different than the bypass can be different. In your expertise please explain WHY the Subaru OEM oil filter has a 23.2psi bypass valve setting.
Yup! 🫣🫣🫣
I can't hear anything. My phone is maxed out on the volume.
Always use oem oil filter
lexusfan100 would you use the OEM Filter along with 20K mile synthetic oil, and change the oil and filter only once per year? Maybe another way of asking my question is, can the OEM filter be used for less frequent extended change? Thanks.
Fram filters are cheap !!!
The XG filters are actually really good, all the other Fram filters are garbage though.
and crap
Let me see if I got this right ....ya leave the oil-fill cap OFF while wiping shit off of the filter location so crap can fall INTO the crankcase .........OK !!!
Very observant. Thank you for watching.
If you are not going to speak loud enough to be heard, I suppose there’s no point in watching your video
I heard him just fine you probably have a cheap phone
@@beatsbyrylmao right