Great video: I did my oil change in less time than the video and it was my first time changing oil for this car: Things you need: 5w-30 Oil New Crush Washer Drain Pan Subaru Oil Filter (Dont go cheap, go OEM part)
Thanks for watching, Mikey Mike! You absolutely nailed it with the parts list, and kudos on knocking out your first oil change quickly! Maintenance goes a long way to keeping a Subaru running
Thank you. Very fortunate to have the pole barn or I would not be able to have one either. I was in my last house for 20 years and ramps were the best I could do so I understand.
Thanks for the video! Hooah. Awesomw detail and pointers (priming the oil filter) [im presumijg you worked in a motor pool?] Just changed the oil on my late mother-in-law's car. Yep, filthiest oil change ever! Before removing the oil filter, punch a small hole in the bottom of it and drain it, then remove it.
Hooah Advocacyrl8017. Thank you for that and for watching as well as sharing your journey. We appreciate it all. Art here...I served and spent my time around old Hummers in the motor pool but Dana didn't serve. She was just taught well by her Dad and those simple lessons made a good foundation for other auto work. Condolences on your MIL. Good hack on the oil filter. Will have to remember that one. Stay safe out there!
ISTP 196 - Yeah, sometimes the work has to get done even though the weather likes to be heard in the background. Lol. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it..
Hi Jesse; thanks for the compliment and subbing! We love hearing the feedback and do our best to make these 'how to' videos as easy to follow as possible. Take care and stay safe!
Hi HavanaFly, thanks for watching and asking this! Overfilling the oil can cause all sort of problems with the engine and is just as dangerous as running without enough oil. We wouldn't recommend knowingly overfilling the engine. If you find that your engine has consumed some oil during a regular oil level check in between oil changes, then that's the perfect time to add in the extra half a quart. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Hi J! Thanks for watching and commenting. We honestly have no clue what size the socket we used is. Dana has had it in her toolbox for 20 years or so, but we would recommend taking the filter with you to an auto parts store to find the appropriate size. We know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, but hope it helps. Take care and stay safe!
Hi Marcus, Thank you so much for watching. We greatly appreciate you. Unfortunately we actually sold the Forester a few months ago or we would certainly put one of those together when it was due again.
Hi Nikolak, thanks for watching and informing us of the poor filtration on OEM! I'll leave it for everyone else to chime in if they have found a better filter with OEM fitment, but for me, I was not able to find a good seal in aftermarket filters. My preference was zero leaks over premium filter media, and I changed my oil more often as a result. Take care and stay safe!
Hi Gerald. Thank you for watching and sharing with the community. We really appreciate it and always little hacks that our channel friends share with everyone. That's what keeps the community strong. Stay safe out there!
Hello Strategic! Thanks for watching and asking. Depending on your specific year, trim level, and oil type, Subaru will recommend oil changes between 3750 and 5000 miles. I would highly recommend that no matter what oil you use, be it synthetic, blend, or conventional, that you would change your oil more frequently. We would recommend and interval closer to the 3000-3500 mile range in order to ensure that you do not cause undue wear on your boxer engine. The engine design, as fun and efficient as they are, does seem to degrade the oil faster than other engine designs. Changing your oil more frequently is cheaper than a new short block! Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
i'm looking around where i can get a good used one in iowa or missouri. What's the difference in size and performance between Forester and Outback?@@SpiritedWrenchers
@strategicservices9906 Unfortunately we're not able to assist with those. We live in Ohio. We would recommend that you look at FB marketplace or join local Subaru groups on FB to help find those in good condition. We're also not very familiar with the outback to provide a side-by-side difference between the two. Cheers!
I really miss having the oil filter under the car. Unless you wait a while, the topside mounted filters always make a mess. Would you ever trust an oil drain vale?
Thanks brother. Yeah, I have mixed feelings on the topside filter. I've heard mixed stories on the drain valve and that's why I haven't jumped to install one.
Hi Israel, thanks for watching and asking. I will say that I have had a crush washer fail and I lost a lot of oil in the first day. If you know you forgot it, I would try to drain the oil into a clean container, reinsert the bolt with washer, then pour the oil back in. If you don't have a clean means to collect clean oil then you'll have to dump it and start over. Hope this helps and things go smoothly for you; take care and stay safe!
With Subarus, it really boils down to what is printed on the oil cap. If you get too thick or too thin an oil, then it can mess up the internals. The boxer engine is definitely more delicate than an inline 4-cylinder or American V style engine.
Hi Michael, thanks for watching and noticing that, hah! It's unavoidable with this EJ engine design, which is why I learned gloves are a good shop tool to have on hand. Take care and stay safe!
@@SpiritedWrenchers definitely true I wear gloves alway I change so many car oil Honda Toyota Corolla rav 4 soon and Subaru 2010 coming up I’m not mechanic just know some shit and less money doing it you’re self stay safe also lol always messy
I haven't changed the oil myself in years
This was a great refresher!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate it. We're thrilled this was helpful to you. Stay safe out there!
I'm always amazed at your attention to detail and use of good quality products. See you next time.
Thank you. We try our best
Great video: I did my oil change in less time than the video and it was my first time changing oil for this car:
Things you need:
5w-30 Oil
New Crush Washer
Drain Pan
Subaru Oil Filter (Dont go cheap, go OEM part)
Thanks for watching, Mikey Mike! You absolutely nailed it with the parts list, and kudos on knocking out your first oil change quickly! Maintenance goes a long way to keeping a Subaru running
U a real one Fr
How do you know which subaru filter to get?
You guys cover everything! Amazing video!
Thank you!!
So jealous of your lift! My two car garage just doesn't have the space for one lol
Thank you. Very fortunate to have the pole barn or I would not be able to have one either. I was in my last house for 20 years and ramps were the best I could do so I understand.
Thanks for the video! Hooah. Awesomw detail and pointers (priming the oil filter) [im presumijg you worked in a motor pool?] Just changed the oil on my late mother-in-law's car. Yep, filthiest oil change ever! Before removing the oil filter, punch a small hole in the bottom of it and drain it, then remove it.
Hooah Advocacyrl8017. Thank you for that and for watching as well as sharing your journey. We appreciate it all. Art here...I served and spent my time around old Hummers in the motor pool but Dana didn't serve. She was just taught well by her Dad and those simple lessons made a good foundation for other auto work. Condolences on your MIL. Good hack on the oil filter. Will have to remember that one. Stay safe out there!
Yes always prime it for sure! Great job!
much appreciated
Hear that rain!
ISTP 196 - Yeah, sometimes the work has to get done even though the weather likes to be heard in the background. Lol. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it..
Great job with this video, I just subbed :)
Hi Jesse; thanks for the compliment and subbing! We love hearing the feedback and do our best to make these 'how to' videos as easy to follow as possible. Take care and stay safe!
I wonder what could be the big deal in just dropping the 5qts on it since it is 4.5 qts ..
Hi HavanaFly, thanks for watching and asking this! Overfilling the oil can cause all sort of problems with the engine and is just as dangerous as running without enough oil. We wouldn't recommend knowingly overfilling the engine. If you find that your engine has consumed some oil during a regular oil level check in between oil changes, then that's the perfect time to add in the extra half a quart. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Lol it's raining right now where I am while I'm watching this I thought it was that rain I was hearing lol
ROFL
What size is the oil filter socket for the 2009-2010 Subaru Forester?
Hi J! Thanks for watching and commenting. We honestly have no clue what size the socket we used is. Dana has had it in her toolbox for 20 years or so, but we would recommend taking the filter with you to an auto parts store to find the appropriate size. We know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, but hope it helps. Take care and stay safe!
Thank you
Thank you Melvin for watching and sharing. We greatly appreciate it!
Thank you!
Hi Jimmy. Thank you for watching and commenting. We greatly appreciate it.
I'm going to come visit just to hang out in the shop lol haha
that would hella cool. Where are do you reside?
@@SpiritedWrenchers se Kansas
@@SICKNation1 Damn. Just a tad bit away. We're in Ohio
Can you do a tune up on a 2010 Forester next pls!
Hi Marcus, Thank you so much for watching. We greatly appreciate you. Unfortunately we actually sold the Forester a few months ago or we would certainly put one of those together when it was due again.
The OEM Filter used by subaru has the worst filter media on the market. Has anyone used any other brand that works well?
Hi Nikolak, thanks for watching and informing us of the poor filtration on OEM! I'll leave it for everyone else to chime in if they have found a better filter with OEM fitment, but for me, I was not able to find a good seal in aftermarket filters. My preference was zero leaks over premium filter media, and I changed my oil more often as a result. Take care and stay safe!
Put a Dixie cup under the filter😊
Hi Gerald. Thank you for watching and sharing with the community. We really appreciate it and always little hacks that our channel friends share with everyone. That's what keeps the community strong. Stay safe out there!
how often to change oil and filter?
Hello Strategic! Thanks for watching and asking. Depending on your specific year, trim level, and oil type, Subaru will recommend oil changes between 3750 and 5000 miles. I would highly recommend that no matter what oil you use, be it synthetic, blend, or conventional, that you would change your oil more frequently. We would recommend and interval closer to the 3000-3500 mile range in order to ensure that you do not cause undue wear on your boxer engine. The engine design, as fun and efficient as they are, does seem to degrade the oil faster than other engine designs. Changing your oil more frequently is cheaper than a new short block! Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
i'm looking around where i can get a good used one in iowa or missouri. What's the difference in size and performance between Forester and Outback?@@SpiritedWrenchers
@strategicservices9906 Unfortunately we're not able to assist with those. We live in Ohio. We would recommend that you look at FB marketplace or join local Subaru groups on FB to help find those in good condition. We're also not very familiar with the outback to provide a side-by-side difference between the two. Cheers!
I really miss having the oil filter under the car. Unless you wait a while, the topside mounted filters always make a mess. Would you ever trust an oil drain vale?
Thanks brother. Yeah, I have mixed feelings on the topside filter. I've heard mixed stories on the drain valve and that's why I haven't jumped to install one.
What happens if you forget to put the washer on screw. New oil is already in, lol
Hi Israel, thanks for watching and asking. I will say that I have had a crush washer fail and I lost a lot of oil in the first day. If you know you forgot it, I would try to drain the oil into a clean container, reinsert the bolt with washer, then pour the oil back in. If you don't have a clean means to collect clean oil then you'll have to dump it and start over. Hope this helps and things go smoothly for you; take care and stay safe!
It never fails I always get oil on the ground lol
same! LOL
Is 5w40 better than 0w20 (recommended on manual) for Subaru Forester 2011?
With Subarus, it really boils down to what is printed on the oil cap. If you get too thick or too thin an oil, then it can mess up the internals. The boxer engine is definitely more delicate than an inline 4-cylinder or American V style engine.
Does the oil in the pre filled filter counts for the oil amount of the car?
Thanks for the great question! Yes, I ensure the amount of oil I pour into the filter to prime it is from the total volume that I pour in.
@@SpiritedWrenchers thank you !
@@Jims003 you're welcome!
Lol haha I'm good about setting tools down elsewhere also lol
True. I usually have nuts and bolts roll off somewhere. Trying to get better at that.
Wow that filter really is buried
Sure is. Glad it's not like that in my other cars
You have a lot of experience to fix the car but not video😁
Lol. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.
why
Thanks for watching. What do you mean by "why"?
@@SpiritedWrenchers responded to wrong site , sorry
But still get oil on you’re hands lol😂
Hi Michael, thanks for watching and noticing that, hah! It's unavoidable with this EJ engine design, which is why I learned gloves are a good shop tool to have on hand. Take care and stay safe!
@@SpiritedWrenchers definitely true I wear gloves alway I change so many car oil Honda Toyota Corolla rav 4 soon and Subaru 2010 coming up I’m not mechanic just know some shit and less money doing it you’re self stay safe also lol always messy