2022 GR86 & BRZ Oil Change Guide

Oil Change Kit: tinyurl.com/2p8m53m9
Subaru Ow-20 Oil: SOA427V1310
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Subaru Oil Filter: 15208AA170
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Subaru Oil Drain Plug Crush Gasket Washer: 803916010
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It's recommended to do an oil change on your 2022 GR86 / BRZ every 7,500 miles or 7.5 months whatever comes first. If you drive your car hard whether at the track, autocross, or spirited driving it's recommended to do every 3,750 miles or 3.75 months.
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[@jacobzimmerlee7384]

Only one small thing I would advise. Take the oil filler cap and put it on top of the hood latch. You won't be able to shut the hood if you forget the oil cap. I promise it's good advice and will save you from an oil out situation.

[@silvenshadow]

Awesome video. Sometimes the simple things get overlooked. Cheers!

[@kevindepew8193]

Well done Subaru/Toyota. That seems relatively simple. That is the easiest oil filter I have seen. How hard it is to change the oil says something about the original designers. I don't trust cars that make it difficult to change the oil.

[@Tornkik]

Thanks for linking everything

[@Dragon228833]

Nice of toyota to have a skid plate for all the stanci bois who would otherwise have cracked oil pans

[@sauvagex7546]

Clean video 👍🏻

[@-that_guy-1674]

way more simple than i thought. just 3 bolts a drain plug and an easy to reach oil filter

[@GMKA]

I cannot wait to buy my gr86 end of next year. I'm watching all your videos to ensure I'm well aware of all the things an owner should know. I love how easy it is to work on these cars.

[@junior_coreno]

Did you get it?

[@alexeyv6238]

Did you get it?

[@marioreyes9372]

did you get it bro? 🙏

[@robertsavello4120]

I HIGHLY recommend replacing the drain plug with a Futumo drain valve. It makes oil changes tool-less and easy and clean.

[@johngonzalez7052]

Do the ones that fit the first gen fit this one? Getting my gr86 soon and would like to know

[@robertsavello4120]

@@johngonzalez7052 No idea. it'll probably tell you on the futumo site though. I never owned a 1st gen. I've always had turbo AWD's before this.

[@gregvanheel375]

I just went to Futumo website, they don't have the 2022 GR86 listed - Did you get the BRZ plug? I'm assuming they are the same but it'd be nice to be sure!

[@robertsavello4120]

@@gregvanheel375 Yeah, it's the same as the previous gen.

[@GokuInstinct1]

yea I wouldn't recommend that. What if it leaks?

[@boost331]

Love these subie motors. Every now and then I get super lazy and don't even go under the car. I use an extractor pump to suck the oil right out from the dipstick tube then change the filter. Everything done up top and the entire process takes less than 10 min.

[@brandongarza96]

Whoa that’s crazy never thought of this idea lol

[@ivoe6860]

You should make a video with a oil extractor I looked everywhere and do not see a single video for the frs brz 86 car line

[@swiftskii88]

Watching this video as an FRS owner

[@stevegolacks8731]

I just watched how to change the oil on a Porsche 911, and the guy was removing 2 front radiator fans, and had a crazy ling extension on his wrench to get the plastic oil filter cartridge off. Then, no dipstick, you have to run the car and trust the computer to read the oil level. It was pure German engineering! lol. This oil filter on the top, and the nice smooth drain of the oil with no cross bar in front of it, is pure Toyota! ANNNNND still has an old school dipstick, awesome!

[@Munchticles]

It's pure Toyota, except for the fact it's like 90% Subaru

[@stevegolacks8731]

@@Munchticles Just as good!

[@frxstyking5912]

Are you going to do this w Nissan z & other cars or just this one? I’m new on this channel

[@nagasako7]

Is there a quick and dirty way to power wash engine bay? Just tape / bag up alternator and fuse box?

[@sheperd6768]

On the note of maintenance, on your site, I wanted to get magnetic drain plugs for the transmission and differential. Do the 2013-2020 models of those fit the 2022?

[@hossak88]

How is the clearance for ramps?

[@bj10jgo]

Does anyone know if the GR86 or BRZ have a oil percentage reminder? I just bought one but couldnt find when going to the settings.

[@williebrown1974]

What size is the crush washer?

[@Zer0Suvivers]

I wonder if it's just the trueno blue gr86 that has a black engine bay.

[@elyssesmagcaling]

0w20 vs 5w30 for track/street car?

[@mikea5205]

Super duper easy. I can't imagine any brz/GR owner will allow anyone to change their oil. Won't be seeing any of these at Jiffy Lube 😂

[@rawkout]

got that right ahaha

[@juelz4516]

You’d be surprised. Not everyone knows or cares to change their own oil. I do, but there are a lot of lazy/busy people out there. Nice video.

[@natebroskii115]

Hell no I don’t even trust the dealer lol

[@GokuInstinct1]

@@juelz4516 that's definitely true but people that own GRs or BRZs are usually car people/enthusiasts. I would hope they want to learn how to do most of the basic maintenance at least.

[@rhodycars6058]

Dumb question: is the crush washer on the drain plug directional? Does it matter how you install it?

[@patrickweizman1304]

Nice video. Any idea how you reset the "change engine oil" warning that comes up on the head unit?

[@djbiscuit1818]

I'm sure you figured it out by now, but for anyone else who sees this comment, you'll want to go to the home screen of the infotainment system, then open the "maintenance" app. You can edit everything from there.

[@Techcensorshipbot]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but most Subarus have a mode when you push the gas pedal all the way down and try to start the car. This will prime the new filter without starting the engine.

[@martinrps13]

What pedal?

[@Techcensorshipbot]

@@martinrps13 Gas pedal. Apologies for not specifying.

[@jiriprachar1145]

Confirmed (gas+clutch)

[@crankypipo]

Wait wut 5 liters as opposed to 6 on the 2.0?

[@danielstadler1851]

does this oil change kit fit the 2023 gr86/BRZ as well? Assuming there's no difference Mx wise between the 2022 and 2023 models

[@7027A]

What funnel is being used?

[@drew_anakin]

Will the car going to notify you when the oil is low? Can’t find the percentage of my oil on the system console of my gr86.

[@Franko1190]

so can i buy toyota parts or subaru parts for my 2023 gr86?

[@galibrahman5589]

Can anyone recommend a set of tools I should have? New owner here! Thanks in advance!

[@Tinyzkid]

where to dispose oil

[@shinigami052]

Surprised you didn't put in a fumoto drain plug.

[@20mmRainFPV]

Great tutorial, I used it to do my oil change. But quick question: Can you doublecheck the plug torque of 29Ft Lbs.? I've heard some conflicting reports that it should be 31Ft Lbs. Not 29 Ft Lbs.

[@markessa8755]

It won’t make a difference lol

[@20mmRainFPV]

@@markessa8755 your probably right. Especially while it's new. But as someone who has experience as a bicycle mechanic, sometimes the one or 2ft pounds can make a difference over the life span.

[@azn370z]

@@20mmRainFPV It's 31 ft lbs.

[@markmark2469]

A couple of questions: Does the new crush washer come with the new filter? (Looks like it was taped to the box.) Is the 0W20 oil a full synthetic oil from Subaru? I have heard of some people going with a 5W20 or 5W30 at the time of the first oil change. Any opinion about this? Would it void the warranty if I do? Thanks.

[@hondahaney6404]

ONLY synthetic 0W-20, these new engine are manufactured with tight tolerances. Most of engine wear occurs when you first start the engine, the thinner oil gets to those critical engine parts sooner: less wear

[@Briguy288]

I think you tightened the oil filter a bit too much. You should stop about 3/4 turn after you start feeling a bit of resistance.

[@KevinVo]

Don't worry, I'm weak 😅 in all reality if you look really closely you can actually see the filter does do about 3/4 of another turn after I really have to grip it.

[@NightKidBrandon]

@@KevinVo I got a cheap torque wrench and realized it doesn’t click audibly but instead u can feel the click. I know I went past 30ft on but idk how much more as I was using a lot of force from one hand. I’m pretty weak though. I’m going to check again and see how many ft lb I really did. How much is too much to where I need to buy another drain plug? Should I not stress it if it’s not leaking?

[@markessa8755]

@@NightKidBrandon I wouldn’t stress it if it isn’t leaking

[@dogsbyfire]

@@NightKidBrandon The pan will likely strip before the drain plug, unfortunately. (I did this to my first vehicle about 40 years ago and learned the hard way.) I’d leave it alone and keep an eye on it for leaks. I would not re-torque it to check. Good luck!

[@Tonga2]

Got to ask, how about priming the oil filter? Pulling the fuel pump fuse or just holding the pedal to the floor as it turns over?? In the old days we just started it up and only 2-5 seconds and the oil pressure was up. Just wondering???

[@jiriprachar1145]

Full Gas+cluch

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Wonder if that stock oil cooler could be fitted on previous gen...

[@jessekiks]

I as well would love to see what the conversion takes

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@jessekiks and how much will cost, NED have the forester oem oil cooler thought

[@pkennethv]

and how the performance of it compares to the Forester/NED one (maybe they're even the same piece?)

[@PaulRancourt18]

Most likely the same cooler as the forester one. Looks the same anyway. I’m curious where the coolant is piped from. I installed the forester cooler on my ´16 frs and took coolant from the throttle body coolant ports.

[@bagchief]

It does and has already been done.

[@terrisonstewart277]

So my drain plug didn’t have a washer when I removed it. I triple checked the waste basin and the oil pan and no washer so I reinstalled the way it came. I didn’t use the washer supplied with this kit.

[@DCDamian95]

I read your comment and thought the same, but there is indeed a washer there, I took a really fine driver and nudged the base to break it free. You should check again.

[@kearnkurbanali2165]

@@DCDamian95 mine didn’t have one either. I just did it 10 mins ago and it looks like the washer was attached to the drain plug. I tried using fine tip screwdriver but it didn’t come off or move?

[@DCDamian95]

@@kearnkurbanali2165 I don’t know I thought it wasn’t there but like I said I took a little prying tool and nudged the lipped edge and the old crush washer dislocated itself and then I could remove it. If there’s a lipped edge within the drain plug then that should be it, if not, then that’s a concern, I would double check in the manual because I haven’t had a chance to check yet because it’s my wife’s car.

[@bigfatdeal5]

Did you guys replace the oil after the break in period? Or just wait for the normal amount of mileage?

[@FTspeed]

This is at 500 miles because we were putting the car on the dyno that day. We'd recommend changing the oil after the break in period and then normal intervals after that.

[@bigfatdeal5]

@@FTspeed thank you!

[@kuunig]

question, where did you dispose the oil that was drained? not knowing always held me back from doing my own oil change :/

[@FTspeed]

Usually, you auto parts store has a place you drain your old oil into.

[@Arsenicx.]

Take it to any oil change place, I believe the oil manufacturers pay them (very little) for the used oil.

[@Realslugs]

I’m doing my first oil change solo, do I have to buy new washers since my car is relatively new?

[@alexeyv6238]

Yes

[@anthonysulmonte6282]

Just got my new gr86. How many miles should i put on it till I do the first oil change?

[@davidjereb]

Do the break-in as the manual recommends (1k miles, keeping the RPM below 4k) then do the first oil change.

[@xFlared]

How do you dispose of used oil?

[@rhodycars6058]

Autozone

[@zerotoux]

PRO Tip: ditch the oil drain bolt with a Fumoto oil drain valve: amzn.to/3GXQPZA Never get your hands dirty again. Just install, turn the valve and close it!!!! Best purchase I made for my BRZ

[@EnthusiastEvan]

I've had one on every car since I bought the first one 5 years ago. Best addition ever. I would probably cut into that cover just enough to not have to remove it to do an oil change.

[@anthonymiritello8438]

Hi, I don’t see 2022 GR86 listed on Fumoto website. Is there an equivalent drain valve that would work?

[@brandonn2584]

I am at 700 miles almost 1k. If I am new to cars should this be my first DIY project? I would need to buy jack stands right? Or should I take it to Subaru dealership

[@bronx_xu2653]

This is one of the most basic maintenance things to do, so it's a good start if you are at all interested in DIY, or in saving money. You don't even need jackstands, ramps work too. However, if you have a new car, typically the first couple of maintenance services are free, so I would take advantage of those first; you will have plenty of opportunity to DIY after those run out.

[@2009Fa5]

Also, having receipts of oil changes will help when trading in / reselling the car if you ever decide to do so.

[@florianwoehr3360]

Is for the spark plug change the same narrowly space as previous generation?

[@FTspeed]

Yes, it's essentially the same engine.

[@florianwoehr3360]

@@FTspeed i was hoping for some holes in the chassis or something else that makes it easier

[@nemohoesz]

Will the premium wheels fit on the previous gen ? I got a Special Edition 86 and the gray is nice but black OEM wheels would look so good

[@FTspeed]

Yes they will fit.

[@mustafa810c8]

I have 960 miles on my GR86 should I change it at 1,000 miles? Or wait until the 3,000 miles like the Toyota service center said?

[@totalmadnesman]

I would advice the 1000 mile oil change as the engine is still breaking in

[@mustafa810c8]

@@totalmadnesman alright, I think i’ll pull the trigger and do it at 1,000 miles !

[@zKiLLA105159]

The last oil filter I got from the dealership was already lubed, I thought that was cool

[@smithsfan425]

They generally do (dealer oem ones)

[@charlesxchaves]

Is that a black GR86 at the back??

[@FTspeed]

No, that's just the supercharged BRZ

[@ambrosselomin4090]

how often should i change my oil for gr86?

[@FTspeed]

Every 3k miles to be safe!

[@zp-1107]

Can you suck the oil out of the dipstick tube?

[@rhodycars6058]

What?

[@kerpaleon]

at how much km after buying a brand new gr86 should you do the first oil change ?

[@movack8738]

Says 10,000k's on the logbook but if your tracking, high spirited driving or modified the car for high power. Every 5000k's

[@jiriprachar1145]

I recommend 5kkm for the first change. You will see the oil color.

[@spvcegxd]

Slap a Fumoto oil valve on this if it fits! 🔥

[@robertsavello4120]

It does. I have one ready for when i do my first oil change.

[@jong882]

Is this the 1000 miles break in oil change?

[@chaskenaruto9326]

Was wondering that too. Cause my gr86 has 400 miles on it. Just waiting for it to hit 1000

[@FTspeed]

Yes, you'd want to do this at 1000. We actually did it at 500 because the car was going on the dyno.

[@aaronbryan5095]

@@FTspeed dyno test video coming soon?

[@FTspeed]

@@aaronbryan5095 absolutely

[@aaronbryan5095]

@@FTspeed yes!

[@Matthieu304]

Why OEM Subaru oil?

[@FTspeed]

It's easily accessible to everyone at the local dealership. We'll be changing the oil again soon where you'll see a few different changes.

[@dogsbyfire]

Very nice video. Thank you! I change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Cheap insurance for a long engine life. I’m not a real expert, though. Trust Dave’s Auto Center. He’s got a great KZbin channel.

[@dustinhuman9118]

I fill the filter with oil--am I a bad person?

[@FTspeed]

Nah, you're just big brained.

[@dustinhuman9118]

@@FTspeed Well, let's not get carried away now :)

[@LukeDogg20]

Does it have an oil cooler?

[@anthonymoy4471]

Ow2 this dude can't even talk completely on a job no one needs a video on great work...

[@KevinVo]

The hell you doing clicking on the video then? 🤣 I'm sure you're making real useful videos aren't you?

[@kamber_j6223]

The audacity of this dogwater company is pitiful. For those that don't know, Kevin Vo was fired from FT Speed on 12/13/2022 in a disgusting way. Buy your parts from somewhere else than FTSpeed or Subispeed folks; support somewhere that supports its employees and treats them with respect. An 8-year, passionate, face-of-your company employee deserves the respect and courtesy of at least a conversation being had about any conflicts of interest or things that would necessitate termination of employment if continued. To outright fire him out of the blue without giving him a heads up or notice that something he is doing/saying will not fly and deny him the ability to make an informed decision on what his options are going forward reflects poorly upon FTSpeed/Subispeed. In a game where you just play the middleman, I will gladly take my business elsewhere to some other middleman that isn't FTSpeed/SubiSpeed; there are a plethora of other options out there that can access more or less the same catalogue of items. FTSpeed/Subiespeed did Kevin Vo dirty, when Kevin Vo was a SIGNIFICANT part of why the company is as successful as it is today - hopefully yall's marketshare takes a deserving hit and Kevin lands somewhere that will treat him better and be worthy of the good-business his passion and efforts bring forth. If you enjoy content like this, look up and support Kevin Vo's personal youtube channel, where I'm sure he'll be continuing to put out excellent, valueable content without getting screwed by SubiSpeed.

[@TSX2002]

Boosting this comment for the algorithm

[@cjrippy1906]

Any common issues with these mechanically? Looking to pickup a 2023 in fall, I’m a diy guy and will be using my dads lift. The Supra was a no no in terms of it being a non diy car, so I’m hoping this is much more doable to interchange things as needed. (Yea I know it comes with 2 yr maintenance but I don’t trust others with my shit lol)

[@markmedia3871]

Yes these cars are super easy to work on!

[@sirstignus740]

You can look up more info on it, but an issue that I've noticed is that some cars come from the factory with WAY too much RTV around the oil pan, which causes some to leak into the pan and get picked up in and clog the oil pickup tube, causing oil starvation issues and sometimes blowing the motor. It's not super common or guaranteed, but it is an issue to watch out for and perhaps preemptively prevent.

[@Hoodratliker]

@@sirstignus740 I wouldnt worry about that untill after your bumper to bumper warranty has expired. When it expires, drop the oil pan and clean the tube. you should be good.

[@cocolopz1]

It takes less oil than the previous 86 twins. Interesting….

[@wdiv]

5.4 vs 5.8, I found that interesting too

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Still need to buy 6 quarts

[@kdash0213]

Takes about the same as my gtr wth lol

[@1BlinkwithAngels82]

Kinda pointless to wipe the oil 2:11 just to add some back to the filter gasket.

[@SubiSpeed]

The oil spreads once you unscrew the oil filter and dirt and grime can build up in that tray so you don't want that getting dragged into the new oil.

[@harveywang9516]

Does 0w40 protects the engine better?

[@PartsNumberData]

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[@Solo413]

Oil indicators on the dipstick are high limit and low limit, not "full" and "low." You want to ideally be in between the high and low limit.

[@GokuInstinct1]

Ideally you'd want it to be at the top. Since you can burn or leak oil. Safer to have it the maximum limit so you don't keep topping off or your car breaks down.

[@Solo413]

@@GokuInstinct1 It's called checking at every fill-up like you're supposed to be doing, ese.

[@christophermendez4537]

Wtf how you get 5k miles on it already?

[@KevinVo]

It has 500 miles. Break in is 1000. I did an oil change because we were going to the dyno.

[@AOTanoos22]

i don't understand how Toyota would use a thin af 0W-20 oil on a car that is advertised as a fun track car ??? it should at least have a 0W-30 oil.

[@PartsNumberData]

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[@zinny999]

That oil is still new 🤣 need a torque wrench 🔧 for this.

[@volt6008]

Everything but the maintenance light lol

[@bevenbelieven9424]

On god bruh

[@tonysteele3805]

can we use the OEM 5W30? I don't trust 0W20

[@PartsNumberData]

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