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Good Catch Vicki. I have a stash of old plates in case I ever have to disappear. My daughter was concerned about having her plate front and center on CZcams. However, if you look at the other Subaru videos, her plate is probably less prominently featured. Thanks for watching.

All beer, no work!!

I had to borrow those extra heavy duty jack stands. I probably owe a guy an oil change (Costco of course).

I do love a Banquet Beer.

Thanks Kevin. This was a rewarding project to get checked off the list.

I am pretty sure that the drain plug is 15MM. The filter cap wrench is about 3 inches. It measures 3 1/8” outside. Not 100% sure and the Rnclve has found a new home. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Glad the video helped.

Great idea. I don’t have much of a rust issue here in Texas, but up North might be a big help. Thanks.

Most commented on item in my CZcams life. To change or not to change? I haven’t had a drip yet. Thanks for watching.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 you wait to have a oil leak to change it? it costs like 10 cents.

That is the best part. I hate that food from the side or bottom mount. Thanks for the watching.

Brian, it has been a great car. Thanks for watching.

The 4X4 videos I have seen are a lot more intense than this one, but it can be done. Thanks for watching!

4x4 drive is problem this video should say for (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY)

@@okieninety7613 4x4 disconnect drive shaft and drop differential

I think it is fine to reuse once or twice, but opinions vary. A lot of other comments on the crush washer with some good view points. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the watching. Liked and subbed you back. Keep making the tunes.

Thanks Holden. Appreciate the like and sub.

You were definitely lucky on the on branch version of the adventure.

Thanks Kevin. Craziest storm I remember as an adult.

Haha. Bert you caught me. The manual says 6.4 quarts. Honestly, I thought the Enclave was a 5 quart change. I need to get a note on the video to put in the extra quart. Thanks for watching and thanks for the catch.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 cheers brother. Yeah I needed to do the wife’s so I went searching on CZcams. Came across your video lol. Thanks again

Don't you put oil around the seal on the oil filter?

@@shawnehutchison7389 you should fill your filter with oil before you install it. That will put more than enough oil on the gasket and threads

JB, thanks for hanging in. I have been having so much fun with my daughter making videos. We have a couple videos in the can and I have a couple bigger ones planned once the end of school year is squared away.

Thanks for watching!!!

Probably should do it every time, but I have had pretty good luck reusing them once or twice. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. I did a little googling because you had me second guessing my MMs. What I found was that the OEM Subaru replacement sold on Amazon is 17 MM vs original 14MM. So, very possible you have 17. Maybe the factory went to the larger one at some point. Thanks again for watching and keeping me honest.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 10-4 yeah i just bought a 2018 Crosstrex limited from a local Subaru dealer 2 weeks ago. I thought my plug was replaced as it looks brand spanking. Dealr said they changed the oil last month but i just changed it yesterday and it was black as coal and overfilled of course which is a common occurence. Put Schaeffers 0-w20 the best oil brand ive used. The boxer 2L is purring like a kitten. Thanks for making the video.

Good Luck with the new to you Crosstrek. My daughter loves it and I even like to drive it when she lets me.

Thanks for watching. Glad the video helped.

I watched a video of a guy that did it without draining. He claimed to only lose a quart in the lines and draining out of the attachment points. Good luck and let me know how it works out.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 will do. Thank you for replying

Thanks for watching. I bet you are going to love your Crosstrek. There is a reset, I remember it was easy, I just cannot remember the sequence. Maybe that should be a quick video for the future.

Thanks for watching. We bought the Crosstrek with 60,000 miles 2 years ago. Now it has 82,000. I have changed the oil 3 times. Never noticed any oil burn at all. Checked this morning. No oil burn at all. Great car so far.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 Good to know! It is just I have searched on different forums and there were plenty of posts/threads about "low oil" indicators which would come up during regular OCI. As for 6h gen Impreza, there was not info about oil or other issues on the forums. Thanks!

And for what it is worth, my daughter drives it like a Formula 1 car. Good luck.

5 years of ownership of a Crosstrek, never uses a drop of oil between 6k oil changes

Thanks for watching. If by ramps you are talking about under the tires, I just use a couple of scrap pieces of 2 X 6. My garage floor and driveway create a little valley. I use the scrap lumber to give me a little more room. No fancy ramps for me. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Peter, thanks for watching. I am always trying to slow the oil down so that I don’t make a mess with the initial splash, but good idea if you are in a hurry.

Paul, never really worried about it. Figure the pump fills it pretty quickly. Another commenter mentioned that there is a process with the start sequence for that. I have not gotten the manual out to confirm.

Glad you enjoyed it Matt. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. I am hoping that they have worked out the kinks on this motor, if not there will lots of material for CZcams videos.

Awesome information Jason. I am going to read the manual on the clear flood start. Thanks for watching.

Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!

Matt, thanks for watching. Quick Google tells me flat side towards the engine and rounded towards the head of the bolt. It makes sense to me.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 thanks for the response. The parts guys at the l🥲local dealer said it doesn’t matter but I like the orientation you suggested. 🙏🏻👍

I had not heard of people suggesting to change oil drain gasket with each oil change until about the time that CZcams came along showing oil changes. Maybe I'm just lucky but I have never replaced the copper or metal washers in 40 years of doing hundreds of family oil changes and have never had any leaks at the drain bolt.

Get to the store….like now! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the confirmation on the 6.0. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the support.

Hello Dan, this is the first that I have heard of the 16. I did a quick Google and maybe learned a little. Everything I read seemed to indicate the 16 could run on the 20, but should have the 16. If it was my brand new ride, I would tell the dealer that they need to get the right oil in it, like now. If they are not going to do that, I would change it to the 16 at 3,000 miles. I am no expert, but I would just do a regular oil change and not worry about any residual 20 left in there. Thanks for getting me into 2024 with the 16 discussion and thanks for watching.

LOL. I have watched a couple of those videos. Definitely increases degree of difficulty. Thanks for watching.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 Yeah I went to unbolt the line and right away I realized it was going to be a lot more difficult than your experience, but not too bad. The only other steps are take off exhaust manifold heat shield, unbolt passenger side motor mount, loosen strut bolts, drop front differential, and jack the motor up a little. Really enjoyed your video. You’ve earned a subscriber. 🍻

Thanks so much. It is so cool hearing that you enjoyed the video. I am going to check out your vids right now.

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Probably a good idea. I tend to reuse them once or twice. Never been an issue. Thanks for watching.

Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!

Interesting. Mine is definitely not an o ring, but I will definitely double check it next time I change the oil and let you know.

Thanks for watching. I am going to have to check out this EZ valve.

That is very nice. Thanks very much for the compliment and thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching!!!

Most oil drain plugs have a washer on them that the manufacturer would tell you to replace at each oil change to prevent leaks. I rarely replace them and don’t have problems. Thanks for watching!!

@@fixitwithbeer2435 Aluminum washers allow a few reuses, but copper ones work-harden & can crack if reused. Replacing the crush washer is cheap insurance in general.

Thanks for the info.

I figured XP was the better one. It was more expensive than the regular which they out of stock. Thanks for watching.

I love a couple free oil changes at the end of the car negotiations. Good for you! Enjoy your outback. We love our Subaru. Thanks for watching.

Sounds like a sweet set up!! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching Jennifer, glad the video helped.

Owner’s Manual says 4.7 quarts. 5 was close enough. Dipstick shows perfectly full. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. On the 2 wheel drive like mine, you really don’t need to remove the oil filter. In the video, I put the new filter on before I swapped the line set. You will lose some oil in the lines, but I would be surprised if it is more than a quart or so. Not sure since I did have the oil out. Good luck. I hope it goes great. Let me know.

@@fixitwithbeer2435 I forgot to thanks you for having made this video ! And thank you for your super quick reply. I am gonna do it on my 2500hd gmc sierra 8.1 Vortec

You are welcome! I am not an expert or professional, but my daughter and I have been having fun making some videos.

I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for letting me know!!