Author Topic: cha0tik's 2016 WRX - Spring oil change (Read 9513 times)

wrxsti15 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 24, 2016, 02:37:33 pm »

Quote from: cha0tik on May 13, 2016, 02:12:29 pm

The "new and improved" OEM Subaru paint pen is actually miles better than before. Let's just hope the paint holds on to the car once I wash it.

Do you have part number for it? where did you get it, and how much is it?

cha0tik · « **Reply #76 on:** May 24, 2016, 03:06:18 pm »

Quote from: wrxsti15 on May 24, 2016, 02:37:33 pm

Do you have part number for it? where did you get it, and how much is it?

Got it at the Subaru City Parts counter. If your car is MY15 or newer, it'll most likely be the new pen. The WRB colour changed a bit for the new body style.

wrxsti15 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 24, 2016, 03:10:26 pm »

Quote from: cha0tik on May 24, 2016, 03:06:18 pm

Got it at the Subaru City Parts counter. If your car is MY15 or newer, it'll most likely be the new pen. The WRB colour changed a bit for the new body style.

I notice that... I order one online... and it is not dark enough...

thanks for info...

cha0tik · « **Reply #78 on:** May 24, 2016, 04:51:11 pm »

Seeing how the weather was nice, I decided to change the oil. It was due for one anyway, and with fresh PuP in the trunk, it was hard to resist.

Bought me some ProRamp ramps from Canadian Tire, but I'll be returning them right after. I'm not entirely happy with them and it was itchbay to get the car up as they kept sliding. All I could think about was my poor clutch.

Currently waiting for the oil to cool and drain in the pan.

kijho · « **Reply #79 on:** May 24, 2016, 05:26:56 pm »

Did you use a 2x4 infront of your ramp before going up? Because if not, your lip would be hitting the ramps and thus pushing them forward. I never have mine slide ever!! Over 3 years! I use some 2x4's though..

Check here: https://youtu.be/oluOwKE_hcc?t=23s

cha0tik · « **Reply #80 on:** May 24, 2016, 06:11:29 pm »

Yeah, I used some 2x4 blocks but they kept sliding

I made sure to clean the garage floor thoroughly as well before putting them down.
I guess I'll keep them til the next change and see how it is then.

10secdream · « **Reply #81 on:** May 25, 2016, 08:51:05 am »

Might need to add some carpet or grip material underneath the ramps.

cha0tik · « **Reply #82 on:** May 27, 2016, 01:51:32 pm »

Car runs great on PuP so far and no oil burning whatsoever.

What I did notice however, is that contrary to the 5.1L (5.4 quart) quantity suggested by Subaru, I needed to use all 6 bottles of PuP (5.6L or 6 quarts in total) to get the dipstick to the FULL mark.

10secdream · « **Reply #83 on:** May 27, 2016, 02:05:38 pm »

Quote from: cha0tik on May 27, 2016, 01:51:32 pm

Car runs great on PuP so far and no oil burning whatsoever.

What I did notice however, is that contrary to the 5.1L (5.4 quart) quantity suggested by Subaru, I needed to use all 6 bottles of PuP (5.4L or 6 quarts in total) to get the dipstick to the FULL mark.

Interesting. I only used 5.1 L and mine sits above the full mark.

cha0tik · « **Reply #84 on:** May 27, 2016, 04:25:38 pm »

Quote from: 10secdream on May 27, 2016, 02:05:38 pm

Interesting. I only used 5.1 L and mine sits above the full mark.

Did you reuse your Roki filter?

Maybe my 6 bottles had a little less in each lol

I also let the oil drain out for a few hours after undoing the bolt, so it could be that too.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #85 on:** May 27, 2016, 05:45:27 pm »

Have you checked the level since? Say, after sitting overnight?

cha0tik · « **Reply #86 on:** May 27, 2016, 09:29:21 pm »

Quote from: RockThePylon on May 27, 2016, 05:45:27 pm

Have you checked the level since? Say, after sitting overnight?

Yeah, checked it again this morning. It was sitting right at the full mark.

cha0tik · « **Reply #87 on:** June 14, 2016, 12:57:15 pm »

Found this lying around in my garage, so I guess it's finally time to install it later on today.

kijho · « **Reply #88 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:00:55 pm »

Whaaaaat is it? I'm a n00b...

10secdream · « **Reply #89 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:09:01 pm »

Master cylinder brace?

cha0tik · « **Reply #90 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:09:27 pm »

Yep. The Cusco MC brace. Great build quality.

kijho · « **Reply #91 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:10:57 pm »

Nice!!

cha0tik · « **Reply #92 on:** July 01, 2016, 04:39:30 pm »

Quick update: been driving the car a lot and really enjoying it.

One thing I've noticed recently is that I hear a slight clunk when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left or all the way to the right. It happens when moving and when standing still. I'm thinking it could be the strut mounts or maybe tie rods.

Anyone with similar issues have any other ideas of what it could be? I briefly thought about the centre diff, but I ruled that out.

wrxsti15 · « **Reply #93 on:** July 03, 2016, 04:26:56 pm »

I start hearing that noise on my 2015 STI as well... I should go to Subaru to warranty that... No time...

cha0tik · « **Reply #94 on:** July 03, 2016, 04:44:21 pm »

Quote from: wrxsti15 on July 03, 2016, 04:26:56 pm

I start hearing that noise on my 2015 STI as well... I should go to Subaru to warranty that... No time...

Same thing with me, can't find the time. And I'd rather not bring it in to the dealer again. I could walk out with more issues.

What I've noticed is that it doesn't happen all the time. It's pretty random.

cha0tik · « **Reply #95 on:** January 26, 2017, 08:54:46 pm »

She's no longer mine and will definitely be missed.

Hope it goes to a good owner.