what he said lol.

 

Ok. Update. I read the oil changing section once again in the new version of the owners manual (MY09) I found as a PDF on my.subaru.com. Snippets below...



Although, 5W-30 is preferred...and that is what I was previously convinced to run by the dealership, I am for sure changing over to 10W-40 (Winter) or 20W-50 (Summer). Here are some ideas...

AMSOIL SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (AMO)

SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Premium Protection Motor Oil (ARO)

So for the "Severe Condition" you can use API SL Grade, which the above oil qualifies. So I really can't see this being dangerous for engines under warranty.

 

^ moving up one level eh? i guess that make sense since it never snows here lol.

 

Yeah. Even for 10W, the coldest I see is Tahoe. AFAIK, never seen Tahoe below 0 degrees F.

And how unlucky I've been with the two EJ255 in the last 35k, I need more protection!

 

I use Shell Rotella t6 synthetic