[Black21Limited]

I wouldn't be concerned with this TSB if you're a DIY'er.

This.

I did my first oil change myself, and didn't use a genuine Subaru filter. (Not recommending or disclosing what I used).

I wonder if the dealers are charging extra, or eating the cost of the added oil/labor. It's not exactly the customer's fault they are having supply chain issues. The cost of 4 additional quarts of synthetic is going to be a tough sell on that first oil change service.

 

[Black21Limited]

It would be interesting, if there are enough users here, (that see this thread) that will go in for the initial oil change, to see what filter the dealer actually uses.

 

[Black21Limited]

Reminder: See post #11. Don't be surprised if your posts get edited or deleted.

 

[Black21Limited]

Wow, you would think they would at least put them in a sealed plastic bag They could have easily wiped out the cabin filter.

 

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@SueBrew

I used the taller filter on my 2010 Impreza. Didn't hang down far enough to be a problem.

Mostly just for simplicity, in keeping stock between the '17 Forester and the Impreza.

As long as the body/gasket diameter is the same, and the threads are the same, it should be good.

The only downside would be in extreme off road, but then you would (should) have a skid plate for that.