[securityguy]

By the time you pay shipping on oil at RA it wouldn't be worth it based on how cheap you can buy oil at Walmart.

 

[ForesterBill]

I know who makes Walmart's oil and it is very high quality oil. I wonder who makes Costco's and if it's the same manufacturer as Walmart?

Warren Distribution makes Costco oil, according to this thread:

Costco Kirkland brand synthetic motor oil

FWIW: Costco just came out with their own Kirkland Signature branded synthetic motor oil. It is not in all stores yet, but is available online. It is graded API SN PLUS. Available in 5W-30, 5W-20 & 0W-20 weights. $29.99 for 10 quarts (two 5 gallon jugs)...

www.subaruforester.org

 

[securityguy]

@ForesterBill ...they also make the oil for Walmart. If the Walmart SuperTech oil is cheaper than the Costco, or visa versa, you are getting the exact same oil either way.

http://goto.walmart.com/c/404739/56...//www.walmart.com/nco/6-pack-Super-Tech-Synthetic-0w20-5q-Dexos1-Gen2/299228941

 

[straphanger322]

How about K&N filters like this?

https://www.amazon.com/PS-1010-Chrysler-Chevrolet-Infiniti-Mitsubishi/dp/B0067ECS6W/

 

[GMAX]

You can find those cut open on youtube. About the same as Subaru OEM but pressure relief valve value unknown

 

[LmG7119]

Hey guys. What are you thinking about K&N PS1010? It is on sale at wally for $4.04 I was thinking to grab like 10.

 

[securityguy]

@lepa71 ...read the reviews on the K&N...not good! Buy the WIX for just a tad more and get a FAR better filter.

 

[LmG7119]

@lepa71 ...read the reviews on the K&N...not good! Buy the WIX for just a tad more and get a FAR better filter.

My wife drives less than 5k miles between oil changes so I'm changing it every 6 months for warranty reasons. I don't know if I really need WIX. I have been using OEM blue filter but for $4.04 I'm thinking to grab some. It seems K&N is a little bit better than OEM.

 

[securityguy]

I'm not talking about the WIX XP, but the WIX. Reviews on-line said the K&N filtered at about 80% versus the WIX at >99%. Far better than the OEM and the K&N and the standard WIX is less than $5. Don't let the name "K&N" fool you. They don't make these filters and, if it was between the OEM and the K&N, I'd just stick with the OEM.

 

[LmG7119]

I'm not talking about the WIX XP, but the WIX. Reviews on-line said the K&N filtered at about 80% versus the WIX at >99%. Far better than the OEM and the K&N an d the standard WIX is less than $5

Where do you get them for under $5? It is WIX 57055, isn't it?

 

[securityguy]

Where do you get them for under $5? It is WIX 57055, isn't it?

WIX 57055 at RockAuto is $4.11

 

[LmG7119]

WIX 57055 at RockAuto is $4.11

Well, it is with no shipping cost.

 

[securityguy]

Not looking to argue...just buy what you want and call it a day. You won’t hurt my feelings. Your car, your money! You said you were buying 10. The added cost per filter is then peanuts.

 

[LmG7119]

Not looking to argue...just buy what you want and call it a day. You won’t hurt my feelings. Your car, your money! You said you were buying 10. The added cost per filter is then peanuts.

Thank you. Not looking for it either. Just wanted to see if K&N is better than OEM.

 

[551602]

My guess is Subaru specifies the engineering specs for its supplier. Between a K&N Filter made in China with unknown specs, and what the manufacturer has sourced for its vehicles, I will choose the Subaru. I would also buy a Denso because they are an OE supplier in Japan for Toyota and Nissan, and make quality parts. Securityguy has also convinced me through sheer force of conviction that the WiX XP is a first-rate alternative that would be better for longer intervals than the Subie one. Same deal for the Purolator Boss.
I will say I like this thread somewhat because it seems to be one of the rare ones that are congregating a number of us who will actually touch our Subarus and maintain them ourselves.

 

[GMAX]

I agree, and the Purolator Boss and Pureone have a bypass setting of 20-30 psi, but I doubt you can buy them as cheap as the WixXP from RockAuto

 

[strokie]

You want to know which oil filter is the best...
Ask High mileage club😆

 

[GMAX]

I use the Fram Ultra..best on the market. 20 microns at 99+%

That is the favorite over on bobistheoilguy, but the bypass pressure valve setting is too low for the Subaru. Does it matter? It probably depends on the conditions.

 

[stilup]

Not allot of mention of Amsoil filters. I use them, will continue to.

 

[RawLand]

Not allot of mention of Amsoil filters. I use them, will continue to.

A lot of animus towards Amsoil by some forum members. Since I have an Amsoil warehouse so close by, I will shop there too. Amsoil works to keep just ahead of every competitor. Works for me.