FYI, you have that washer on drain plug backwards. The flat side is supposed to go against the bolt head, the bolt is perfectly flat and the drain pan has the slight distortion. So the crush side should go against the pan. I had to think about it after you said it since I remember my first oil change on both my 2016 legacy and my wife's 2017 forester having the flat side against the bolt head. I even googled it to verify this is correct. Probably doesn't matter too much as I still think it keeps a seal.
Well I have those ramps and will never take my Forester to get an oil change again, this looks so much easier than any other car I have had, thanks for this video!!
Just bought this exact car from a Subaru dealer, seems great, she's at 79k miles. This was a great tutorial thanks, looks really easy, so I'm going to do it myself, my Grandpa taught me car maintenance, but I got out of the habit - stupid!! I really want to look after this car, and I know oil can be an issue, the net says change as low as every 3,000 miles, whilst Subaru seems to say 6-7,000 or every 6 months, I've never changed oil that much, but if it helps, that's gonna be it ;-). Many thanks again.
Is it really worth changing oil yourself? I want to do it but i'm feeling that it might now really be worth the time and expense. I am new to Subaru and have usually taken my old Acura to either Firestone or a local shop for the oil change and it usually cost me about $65 for full synthetic.
I dont trust no one with my car. You have a good point on the jiffy lube or even the dealership doing oil changes. You just never know what they really use and they use cheap oil filters.
not a big deal but leaving fillcap, filter, and dipstick in place when you first remove drain bolt will make oil come out more slowly at first and be easier to manage. Then definitely loosen fill cap, pull up dipstick and remove filter and allow oil to drain completely.
You burn a quart of oil between oil changes? Are you under warranty still? Because that seems like a classic oil burning issue with a Forester, and they should fix it.
I have a 2014 Forester. That has been the oil consumption since new. Dealer and regional guy said that was normal. Very light oil to increase gas mileage.
I've had to add a quart only once between my oil changes, which i do about 6000 miles. I have a 2015 forester. I know its been an issue with earlier models of forester and definitely an issue with my 2014 Legacy. I keep oil in the garage mostly for the Legacy
LOL at least you noticed it was transmission fluid, otherwise, you'd be putting in 5 quarts of fresh oil into 5 quarts of used oil then starting it to find out that you put in 5 quarts too much LOL
Haha, not sure what you mean? I use the OEM Subaru filter that comes from Japan. I thought about using something different, but I prefer to use the filter that the engine was designed for.
I ALWAYS GO WIX, HOWEVER WHEN I GOT HOME AND DRAINED MY DODGE RAM MY WIX FILTER ONLY HAD 4 HOLES INSTEAD OF THE REGULATOR 6HOLES. BOY WAS I PISSED, BUYER BEWARE, CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE PARTS STORE.
Subarus often leak if you re-use the crush washer.... Maybe you'll get lucky; maybe not. But I do agree with you otherwise.... My GM cars have a built-in hard rubber "washer" on the drain plug and they never leak and don't require replacement. Simple and reliable!
FYI, you have that washer on drain plug backwards. The flat side is supposed to go against the bolt head, the bolt is perfectly flat and the drain pan has the slight distortion. So the crush side should go against the pan. I had to think about it after you said it since I remember my first oil change on both my 2016 legacy and my wife's 2017 forester having the flat side against the bolt head. I even googled it to verify this is correct. Probably doesn't matter too much as I still think it keeps a seal.
Thanks for this.. I was just doing my oil change in the dark and was wondering which way it goes. 😁
Good catch!
Yeah, that is what I thought too.. Thanks for confirming it.
Well I have those ramps and will never take my Forester to get an oil change again, this looks so much easier than any other car I have had, thanks for this video!!
Thanks I feel like this is something I can do! Great details!
Just bought this exact car from a Subaru dealer, seems great, she's at 79k miles. This was a great tutorial thanks, looks really easy, so I'm going to do it myself, my Grandpa taught me car maintenance, but I got out of the habit - stupid!! I really want to look after this car, and I know oil can be an issue, the net says change as low as every 3,000 miles, whilst Subaru seems to say 6-7,000 or every 6 months, I've never changed oil that much, but if it helps, that's gonna be it ;-). Many thanks again.
3 would be best or 4 months imo!
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Very helpful!! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. I can do this!!! Lol
Aside from the crush washer was reversed, your torque spec for the oil drain plug is also likely incorrect (believe to be 30 ft-lbs)...
Why are OEM filters different, Japan VS USA?
JUST WONDERING WHY??? some people use 05- 30 wt when plainly right on the oil fill mine says ow-20wt??????
Is it really worth changing oil yourself? I want to do it but i'm feeling that it might now really be worth the time and expense. I am new to Subaru and have usually taken my old Acura to either Firestone or a local shop for the oil change and it usually cost me about $65 for full synthetic.
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT DRAIN PAN? I searched the web and can't find anything that deep, wide with measuring marks and a pouring spout. Thanks!
that’s a typical industrial kitchen tub. i’d get it from a restaurant supply place i suppose
Home Depot has HDX paint mixing buckets with markings on the side.
Se te ha averiado el forester alguna vez?😉
I dont trust no one with my car. You have a good point on the jiffy lube or even the dealership doing oil changes. You just never know what they really use and they use cheap oil filters.
Very good
Thanks
not a big deal but leaving fillcap, filter, and dipstick in place when you first remove drain bolt will make oil come out more slowly at first and be easier to manage. Then definitely loosen fill cap, pull up dipstick and remove filter and allow oil to drain completely.
17 MM not 18 MM
What is a quart and why would you use it this isn't 1622.
Very well done! Thanks!
You burn a quart of oil between oil changes? Are you under warranty still? Because that seems like a classic oil burning issue with a Forester, and they should fix it.
I have a 2014 Forester. That has been the oil consumption since new. Dealer and regional guy said that was normal. Very light oil to increase gas mileage.
My 2015 Forester also burns 1 qt. between oil changes.
I've had to add a quart only once between my oil changes, which i do about 6000 miles. I have a 2015 forester. I know its been an issue with earlier models of forester and definitely an issue with my 2014 Legacy. I keep oil in the garage mostly for the Legacy
My 2015 Forester has burned 1 quart between oil changes since it was new.
Hey, out of curiosity, how's the audio system in it? Wind/road noise?
I’ve done the transmission oil before by accident not fun
LOL at least you noticed it was transmission fluid, otherwise, you'd be putting in 5 quarts of fresh oil into 5 quarts of used oil then starting it to find out that you put in 5 quarts too much LOL
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How to changed different Oil ?
I'm thinking about changing the differential oil again soon. I'll post a new video when I do it.
Max Weber yes please do!
Where do you dispose of your oil, just curious
Half the time the auto parts stores are "full" so I keep many containers worth and take it all to the county disposal site for free.
I think some pep boys take it and some walmarts at least used to.
Why on God's green earth would u use a fram oil filter?
Haha, not sure what you mean? I use the OEM Subaru filter that comes from Japan. I thought about using something different, but I prefer to use the filter that the engine was designed for.
I ALWAYS GO WIX, HOWEVER WHEN I GOT HOME AND DRAINED MY DODGE RAM MY WIX FILTER ONLY HAD 4 HOLES INSTEAD OF THE REGULATOR 6HOLES. BOY WAS I PISSED, BUYER BEWARE, CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE PARTS STORE.
A Fumoto valve makes this process a lot easier.
@George Tropicana I've used mine for about 2 years, love it so much !! No more mess during oil change.
I've had them on a 2003 Forester and 2008 Sienna for the last decade. Works great, not a single issue.
A crush washer is a poor design....We have other vehicles that don't require a "crush washer". Re-use of crush washer a few times is ok too.
Subarus often leak if you re-use the crush washer.... Maybe you'll get lucky; maybe not. But I do agree with you otherwise.... My GM cars have a built-in hard rubber "washer" on the drain plug and they never leak and don't require replacement. Simple and reliable!
OEM Subaru filter, might as well get a fram filter, garbage! Just an opinion!
Oil change ??? How about title it drive on ramps tslk about chocks. Get to the fkn point