Subaru WRX STI Oil Change | Step by Step

[@GPSGEN0]

The documentation on this video is superb. Good job, man.

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks man, I'm really glad you think so!

[@yunzheluo5689]

As Subaru tech, I could tell u the Mazda filter is same as Tokyo Roki 15208aa160 which is slightly bigger than 15208aa100. Crappy Fran blue filters had been replaced with better blue AC Delco filter till recent Subaru gets back on Tokyo Roki filters. Right now 15208aa20a is the alternative of aa160. For engine oil, I use Motul 8100xclean+ 5w30. Try it out next time.

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks for the info! Yes it seems like some Subaru of America dealerships are starting to get the Tokyo Roki filters again, so hopefully they will be more affordable too

[@lulupalou]

Great video documenting this process! Also nice camera work!

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you!! ^-^

[@acober1207]

Really informative!! Followed this the whole way through for my oil change thank you :)

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome!!! I'm glad I could help ^-^

[@jamesyang233]

Congrats on your 2018 Sti, I have a 2013 and do my own services as well...just can't trust dealers...good job!! And that new oil into the new filter before screwing it on is a must!!!

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks you!! Yes it always feels better when you know care was put into your car’s maintenance

[@lucian7182]

Good video, only thing I have to add is motul is sold in liters not quarts. 1.057 quarts in a liter so your jug actually has 5.28 quarts in it.

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks! That’s good to know 👍

[@dennisg7920]

very detailed🫡🫡🫡good content for sure

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you!! I'm glad you think so!

[@LDZTV]

Great video, flying out to pick up my STI tomorrow.

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you! Wow that’s awesome!! Congrats on the new STI, I know you’ll love it ✌️

[@LDZTV]

@@STi_Alan 2016 not new but new to me.

[@STi_Alan]

@@LDZTV That's great! Mine wasn't new either but the experience of making my used car look new rather than trying to keep a new car from looking used is a lot less stressful and more fulfilling

[@LDZTV]

@@STi_Alan the scariest part is hoping it reliable. Everyone scares you say they are not reliable and I’ll be driving my sti 1200 miles on Thursday. I’m stressed out.

[@STi_Alan]

@@LDZTV haha don’t stress too much, cars like to be driven so just enjoy the ride!

[@baitandswitch]

What is half a quart? You guys are crazy with measurement units lol. Good and useful video though thanks, will be following along when my parts come :)

[@STi_Alan]

haha I don't make the rules ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thanks for watching and have fun with your oil change!

[@base2final777]

Portable car ramps could make your routine service much shorter instead of wasting time jacking your sti.

[@STi_Alan]

That is certainly an option!

[@h3nry59]

do you happen to have a link or part number for the crush washer?

[@STi_Alan]

The part number for the crush washer is: 11126AA000 Often times you can get them included with the Subaru filter but many places will also sell the crush washers in bulk

[@xrmerkur]

this is a very helpful video. easy to follow and excellent equipment, but how do you reset the oil life status?

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks! On the 2015-2021 WRX/STI you can choose to set the interval for when you want the oil change notification, either by miles or time, with the maintenance settings on the mini center screen (the same screen as the boost gauge) Then the notification will go away until the time you've set

[@xrmerkur]

@@STi_Alan what mileage do you recommend with the oil you used? particularly if your STI is a daily.

[@STi_Alan]

For daily driving, changing the oils every 6,000 miles should be sufficient but it’s still good to keep a check on the oil levels as the STI sometimes likes to burn oil

[@crazypandarag3]

where’s the new spark plugs at??? And air cabin

[@STi_Alan]

All great ideas for future videos!

[@callummurray5042]

What wrench would I need to? Would it specifically be a torque wrench I’d need to use ?

[@STi_Alan]

The torque wrench is just for those final couple of turns to make sure you tightened the drain plug back up to the right spec. For removing and screwing the drain plug back on, you just need a simple ratchet and socket.

[@genadinecariaga810]

Should I change my oil before dyno? Even I hasn't reached the mileage range required to do the oil change

[@STi_Alan]

I guess it depends on how long you've had the oil and what you and the person operating the dyno prefers. I personally wouldn't worry about it too for just a few dyno pulls

[@akutell]

You did not mention why you put the jack back under the car after lowering to the jack stands, and left it engaged while you were underneath. Can you explain the reasons, and how you still allowed tension on the stands so it would be stable?

[@STi_Alan]

sorry, I guess I should’ve mentioned that once the car is being held up on the jack stands, I like to put the jack just slightly below the jacking point as a backup, just in case the jack stands were to fail. During this time the car is only being held up by the jack stands with the jack on standby

[@deecee7820]

Are you using the esco short profile jack stands or the regular size?

[@STi_Alan]

I have the regular size esco jack stands

[@karimhassanelbanna5216]

how much did they pay for the used oil and filter ?

[@STi_Alan]

They don’t pay for the used oil or filter but it’s free and very convenient compared to taking it to a recycling center but many auto parts stores do pay a little for used batteries

[@kelvsky8658]

bro can u send link on your oil container?

[@STi_Alan]

It's the "Hopkins Manufacturing 42003MIE 16 qt Drain Container" and I got it from Walmart but I also see them on sale at places like Home Depot and various auto parts stores

[@kelvsky8658]

@@STi_Alan thanks brotha

[@AM91191]

Drain plug pound per torque ?

[@STi_Alan]

I've seen anywhere from 30 to 34 ft/lbs for the oil drain plug, I typically aim for around 33 ft lbs

[@usdrollaa]

Why is your oil filter so oily? Is there a leak?

[@STi_Alan]

I was also questioning that myself! I didn’t see any oil in the under tray and my oil levels were always pretty consistent so I doubt there’s a leak, but the dealership changed it last time so I think they just had oily hands 😅

[@syo_nara1916]

@@STi_Alan nah son, that's too much residue for oily hands, you need to do a check after a few hundred miles. if it doesn't appear then it would mean that it was previously put on loosely. If it does appear. you need to check the oil cooler gasket.

[@STi_Alan]

@@syo_nara1916 thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely keep an eye on it

[@MacUMa94]

​that happened to me when I did an oil change on my sti, basically I didnt put enough oil around the oil filter and also wasnt tight enough if there was a leak there are more oil than what you have around your filter. you should be good

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks @@MacUMa94! That makes me feel more assured that everything is probably fine

[@theblackmambaplague]

Keep an eye on that Sti, looks like it’s been through a lot.

[@STi_Alan]

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