2015-2020 WRX STi Oil Change

Just a quick to the point video on how to change the oil and oil filter on a newer generation Subaru WRX STi. Mine is a 2019 STi.
I'm just predicting that the 2021 will be the same as 2020...so yes, 2015-2021 models :).
Subaru OEM Filter
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Valvoline Fully Synthetic Oil
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Drain Plug Gaskets
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Oil Filter Removal Tool
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Pass Through Socket Set
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Oil/Coolant Deep Drain Pan
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The Floor Jacks that I have are not sold anymore, but here are a couple of close alternatives.
Ultra Low-Profile Jack (3 Ton)
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Low Lift Jack (3.5 Ton)
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[@mattlake727]

Use motul full synthetic

[@MrMcbear]

I highly recommend you make a reclosable oil change cutout in the skid cover. Makes changes twice as fast. Simple hinge from home depot

[@pcarobsessed9778]

Bruh you should torque it. Cmon man

[@hhhydeee]

21 sti with 14k miles not burning oil at all

[@CarModGuy]

Lucky

[@yousefhamed]

dude it is either i was using those ramps wrong or you are a genius lol makes so much more sense have the ramps like that especially so the car doesn't roll back and also out of the way!

[@CarModGuy]

Lol. The two reasons that you wrote are the reasons I put them that way.

[@Djevan41598]

I love this video. I’m thinking about buying a Subaru WRX from 2015-2021. I believe this engine is an FA 20. This Subaru engine has timing chains as opposed to a timing belt

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

STI's which his is have an EJ, 2015-2021 WRX have the FA20 which has the filter on the top of the engine.

[@Djevan41598]

@@FunTimeWithSouls I see now. I learned something new. Does the 2015-2021 WRX STI have a timing belt or chain?

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

@@Djevan41598 they both use belts.

[@Djevan41598]

@@FunTimeWithSouls nice

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

@@Djevan41598 I totaled my 2019 WRX 2 weeks ago. Picked up a 2020 STI this past weekend. STI is definitely the way to go. My WRX was heavily modified and the STI feels sooooo much better.

[@jackcasse]

God damnit. This makes me want to return my newly acquired STI and get another WRX.

[@neumie20]

Hey what products, cloths, supplies, etc do you use to clean your cars? Any tricks for cleaning those pesky neon calipers?

[@CarModGuy]

I actually created 2 videos for that :) Interior kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6DSdHuNjbuWd80 Exterior kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKxqIamlpqchaM

[@smudgeyarksha3514]

I'm looking at getting a 19 or 20 sti in march and have shopping list of things I wanna buy for it, one been a new sump plug from import image racing, the plug as lever on it where you just flick it over and the oil drains so it saves taking plug off. Dont know if you seen this sweet little contraption.

[@CarModGuy]

I’m definitely going to order this. Thanks man!

[@_jovian]

youre probably losing oil via blow by, try amsoil signature series, it has super low volatility, I never lose any oil using that.

[@CarModGuy]

Thanks. I'll definitely look into it.

[@Hypnosis4you]

Do you have to change the oil filter and dump out the oil every 3k miles? Real question is do I have to get under the car and do all of what you just did every 3k miles. I’m a new sti owner and total noob.

[@CarModGuy]

Yeah. Sometimes even sooner depending if your engine burns oil. At the very least keep checking oil level and add on until 3k mark and then change.

[@jackbrady86]

So many clips. I'm starting to miss my WRX already

[@CarModGuy]

Get yourself one again

[@jackbrady86]

@@CarModGuy haha not a chance

[@rhodycars6058]

@@jackbrady86 no love for the FA?

[@jackbrady86]

@@rhodycars6058 I've got mad love for the FA

[@wildamphousse3422]

Trash car

[@elbandidosti]

Once you lowered your STI, it will be a bit trickier to raise it on jack stands.

[@CarModGuy]

Mel C. They’re low profile floor jacks so it shouldn’t be too crazy. If you look at my previous video you’ll see how low my C5 Corvette is and I’m able to get it on there.

[@CarModGuy]

Btw, is yours lowered?

[@elbandidosti]

Car Mod Guy You bet! HKS coil overs! Love them!

[@CarModGuy]

Mel C. Damn dude... you put some money into that car

[@elbandidosti]

Car Mod Guy check your email; just send you some pics! A bit over 30k 🤣with me doing all the work! 🤤

[@808whitefa5]

I have a 2019 with an IAG street AOs, using Motul 5w40. It burns about a 1/2 to 3/4 ever 3k.

[@CarModGuy]

Dang it. I was hoping the AOS would fix it.

[@saturnreturns613]

Yall did not properly seat your rings early in the break in. Subaru’s break in instructions are the cause for a lot of oil burner 2.5’s...

[@jasonblevins9327]

@@saturnreturns613 What are the break in instructions?

[@ErikAzar]

​@@jasonblevins9327 Read your manual!!! Here is the section.... New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) S08AA The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): . Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except in an emergency. . Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed, either fast or slow. . Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency. . Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. The same break-in procedures should be applied to an overhauled engine, newly mounted engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones.

[@Ireef8]

Thinking I should have gotten that oil change package with my sti I'm picking up. Didn't realize they did this with the new sti

[@Align700nitro]

If I'm in this position, I will cut an access hole on the splash guard and cover it up with acrylic square and 4 screw. Done done for life

[@CarModGuy]

That’s a great idea. I think I’m gonna implement your idea

[@aaronguo7340]

Detailed! I got only question about oil changing in driveway is When u jack the car front up, or drive front wheels up to ramp then drain old oil out, is there any more oil still inside ur oil pan??? bcuz I think 4 wheels are not on the same level?

[@CarModGuy]

They’re might be a negligible amount... nothing I would worry about

[@AbidAli83]

What oil did you go with is mobile 1 good to use

[@CarModGuy]

I used to use Subaru’s oil. Kept burning oil the exact same way so I switched to Mobile 1. Burns the same 😂

[@crusoebower3391]

Can't believe you wasted that good oil

[@jeremyflores1779]

?

[@jusaddwater999]

How many mile are you @ your STi? I have a 19' CWP

[@furysactorslounge3956]

Where did you buy your oil filter wrench?

[@joshuapetoskey1452]

Where did you get that oil filter removal tool?!

[@rara9c5]

As you probably guessed, You can get one at any auto store. Also Amazon is a great place for that too

[@kiritowow2736]

2020 STI here，SUbaru is really normal to burning oil，not only STI，for now my car only have 4500 mile，first oil change at 1000，sec at 3500，it is not burning oil for now，but if you drive spirit always，that is normal，check one thing，is there any blue smoke come out the tail pipe when cold start，if your piston failed，this will happen when you cold start，there will be blue smoke for like 2 sec when you cold start

[@Align700nitro]

You will never see blue smoke unless you're burning to a point that catalyst start to fail. Had a mazda needs oil before it needs gas, never see blue smoke...... Never mind, just saw Cold start

[@CarModGuy]

Took it in and they said that it’s a sensor issue. They changed it and now everything is good

[@kiritowow2736]

@@CarModGuy what sensor? I never heard that a sensor will cause oil consumption.

[@Darksider1973]

@@kiritowow2736 proberley a magic sensor

[@royalplayasfor]

@@CarModGuy what sensor

[@L1qu1date]

Oil changes on the STI are def not fun, wish they had a more efficient way of doing it. I appreciate the vanity and “protection” but man they needed to chill on the oil change process…stil debating if I trade in the EJ for the FA25 (rumoured) when it comes out

[@furysactorslounge3956]

Sorry to hear you’re burning oil. I had an Sti that did that before and it was brand new.

[@justinchou2033]

I heard it's common with any boxer engine as they age.

[@furysactorslounge3956]

@@justinchou2033 true but mine was brand new

[@joev8275]

What kind of jacks do u use?

[@CarModGuy]

I couldn't find the Low-Profile Jack anymore in the color that I have, but this is it right here: Pittsburgh 3 Ton Jack: amzn.to/2CROmor For the other one, I couldn't find the brand anymore anywhere. It was Proformance. It's a 7000 lbs Low Lift Jack. Something similar to this: amzn.to/3fXhybQ

[@sweatyben1550]

Did you say your engine is burning a lot of oil? It also looked pretty black to me

[@CarModGuy]

It was. I took it in and they replaced a sensor. No more burning

[@LeonidDragun]

@@CarModGuy what sensor was it?

[@royalplayasfor]

@@CarModGuy what sensor bro

[@jordandayball4493]

@@CarModGuy broooo what sensor :(

[@GSekong]

@@CarModGuy what sensor bro

[@lazydaze71]

Where you getting your crush rings at?

[@CarModGuy]

Right here: amzn.to/2WW3aJs

[@lazydaze71]

Nice. Thank you

[@TheJasbmx]

2019 and already burning oil? 😮

[@CarModGuy]

TheJasbmx I’m doing a new video on just how much oil it actually burns. We’ll see if the Valvoline fixes anything

[@TheJasbmx]

@@CarModGuy ok will look forward to it. How do you know it burns? Do you plan on taking it to the dealer you still have warranty right?

[@CarModGuy]

TheJasbmx I fill up about 2 quarts each 5,000 mile interval. The car does not act up whatsoever. No oil leaks anywhere. Everyone that I know has the exact same issue with the STi until they get the AOS which is next on my list.

[@TheJasbmx]

@@CarModGuy yeah I have a 2020 and wanna put a AOS as well but want to void the warranty .

[@CarModGuy]

TheJasbmx I haven’t heard of the aos voiding the warranty. You can always take it off if something happens I guess...but unless the dealership can prove that the aos caused the issue, they can’t just arbitrarily void your warranty...for example if your AC compressor fails.

[@luckyone7656]

Green is for COOLANT!

[@christianjurado6793]

Great video! I love the quality! 👍🏼

[@CarModGuy]

Thanks man

[@chrisporter8829]

@@CarModGuy I have an 19 wrx sti aswell how often should I change my oil

[@juliosanchez6342]

You didn’t use a crush washer on the oil filter?

[@daniellocke9534]

HeyCar Mod Guy,Is 5-30 the right oil for 2019 STI?I thought it was 5-20?

[@CarModGuy]

It's 5-30. It even says it on the cap.

[@Carlost_og]

Quick question what happens if u add those 5q ?

[@MrMcbear]

If you put too much oil in the crankshaft can dip into the oil while spinning and turn the oil into a frothy foam which can't be sucked up by the oil pickup resulting in loss of oil pressure and can lead to a blown motor

[@mred9161]

Ideally fill the filter first before you fit it. You’ll be surprised how much it’ll take to fill it, normally takes several top ups before it settles. Also before you start the car, take the cam sensor off first and crank the engine until the oil pressure light goes out before you then reconnect it and start the car; prevents any potential damage 👍🏻

[@JesusTorres-zu8wz]

You would only need to do that if you take the turbo off, take the engine apart and rebuild. The engine already has oil on the bearings. With that logic, a person would have to do that after each time they leave the car sitting for hours.

[@Dragunov302]

I don’t think you HAVE to use a new crush ring I’ve been using the same one with no leaks

[@CarModGuy]

Flat4Fan honestly...I don’t think you have to use a crush ring at all