Quick question about Oil - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Uberu · 07-27-2008, 09:23 PM

I currently have full synthetic in my 2.5i but now i want to switch because i see no benefits of using synthetic. If i go to have my oil changed from synthetic to real is there anything that has to be done or is it just like any normal oil change? Thanks

Schepis · 07-27-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGMsubI

I currently have full synthetic in my 2.5i but now i want to switch because i see no benefits of using synthetic. If i go to have my oil changed from synthetic to real is there anything that has to be done or is it just like any normal oil change? Thanks

Nope, just simply change the oil back to regular. Being a non-forced induction car, synthetic really isn't benefiting you anyway.

Uberu · 07-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks a lot...that just saved me 30 dollars ha ha ha.

i like rice · 07-27-2008, 10:14 PM

Have you ever had your oil analyzed? If not, you don't have any data to validate or refute the the higher cost per quart you're spending on synthetic oils.

Subie_sleeper · 07-27-2008, 10:42 PM

before the Baja , I had a 2000 RS. It had all of the bolt ons available. I ran 1 quart of the Lucas synthetic stabilizer and topped off with royal purple every oil change. I also ran redline in the trans and rear diff. I Definately got better mileage , plus the worn first and second synchros got a lot better. When I sold it I cheaped out and put regular oil back in. A week or two later the engine died. Badly. I don't know if it was coincidence , a rough new owner , or what. Switching back isn't SUPPOSED to be an issue. It might just be that 85 k of the 97 on the car was with synthetic in the engine. I run ELF oil in the engine now. 4200 miles and it's still clean and @ the right level on the stick.

zilvia240 · 07-28-2008, 08:36 AM

next time when u change ur oil just give it more time to drain.

07-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Uberu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2064 My Ride: 2006 Impreza 2.5i iTrader: (0)	Quick question about Oil I currently have full synthetic in my 2.5i but now i want to switch because i see no benefits of using synthetic. If i go to have my oil changed from synthetic to real is there anything that has to be done or is it just like any normal oil change? Thanks __________________ formerly SGMsubI Ha, is this possible, "And that's besides the fact that I'm lactose and tolerent lol..." -Willdue Wow

07-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#3
Uberu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2064 My Ride: 2006 Impreza 2.5i iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot...that just saved me 30 dollars ha ha ha. __________________ formerly SGMsubI Ha, is this possible, "And that's besides the fact that I'm lactose and tolerent lol..." -Willdue Wow

07-27-2008, 10:14 PM	#4
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	Have you ever had your oil analyzed? If not, you don't have any data to validate or refute the the higher cost per quart you're spending on synthetic oils. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	before the Baja , I had a 2000 RS. It had all of the bolt ons available. I ran 1 quart of the Lucas synthetic stabilizer and topped off with royal purple every oil change. I also ran redline in the trans and rear diff. I Definately got better mileage , plus the worn first and second synchros got a lot better. When I sold it I cheaped out and put regular oil back in. A week or two later the engine died. Badly. I don't know if it was coincidence , a rough new owner , or what. Switching back isn't SUPPOSED to be an issue. It might just be that 85 k of the 97 on the car was with synthetic in the engine. I run ELF oil in the engine now. 4200 miles and it's still clean and @ the right level on the stick. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Quick question	Fujito	General Car Related Chat	30	09-24-2010 02:58 PM
quick EBC question...	twastheglow	Exterior, Interior, and Electrical	7	10-24-2008 12:02 PM
quick question about my ecu	hypntcpimp	Engine Performance	1	07-27-2008 02:36 AM
Just a quick question.	fusermajig	Ask The Law	0	06-28-2006 12:55 AM
quick question	92talonTSI	Off-Topic	3	01-26-2006 11:55 PM

07-28-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
zilvia240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: philadelphia pa Member #6434 My Ride: wrb sti iTrader: (1)	next time when u change ur oil just give it more time to drain.