I have a 2017 Subaru 2.5 Ltr. If I run MobilOne in it, my preferred brand for a long time, it will use a quart of oil in about 4.5K miles. I went to Castrol Edge and it only uses about 3/4 of a quart in 6K, when I change it. Same viscosity, 0w-20. I put a quick change oil valve in place of the drain plug. I can reach in with one arm from the front of the vehicle and stab the hose on it, the put the hose into the drain bucket. Flip the valve handle, it has a safety detente, and it drains while I remove the filter and change that. That oil valve was the best thing I have purchased in awhile.
Great call on the WiX XP and the Kirkland 0w20. Been using the Kirkland motor oil on all my cars for the last 5 years with no issues. Also great idea on the boards as ramps. Cheap and effective. Thanks!!
Peter, thanks for watching. I am always trying to slow the oil down so that I don’t make a mess with the initial splash, but good idea if you are in a hurry.
Awsome! I am looking at buying a crosstrek and thatbabout seals the deal thatwas the easiest oil change ever. No funbling with the oil filter and getting it innthe face no ramps and that whole fiasco you can just roll up on some boards. 😅 that ground clearce is amazing for a car and everything was straight forward with no special tools. My old f150 was good like that and this is better all my other cars i couldn't even do because by the time i buy the ramps and risk damaging my car doing that it was better to get it changed . thanks for showing how easy it is on this car.😊
Enjoyed the video. A few things - it's always worth replacing the crush washer on the drain plug. Perhaps you did this, but you didn't show it. Also, the first start after doing one of these, you should perform a "clear flood start", where you hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank the key for a few seconds. This turns the oil pump so your oil filter gets primed because it is empty right now. This helps with preventing oil starvation right at the beginning. It's in the manual.
I had not heard of people suggesting to change oil drain gasket with each oil change until about the time that RUclips came along showing oil changes. Maybe I'm just lucky but I have never replaced the copper or metal washers in 40 years of doing hundreds of family oil changes and have never had any leaks at the drain bolt.
I think it is fine to reuse once or twice, but opinions vary. A lot of other comments on the crush washer with some good view points. Thanks for watching.
I just bought an Outback touring XT. The dealer includes the first two oil changes which includes a tire rotation as well. They charge typically $100. So I guess according to them I saved $200. I only put about 3 to 5,000 mi per year on the vehicle, so it'll be a while before I need to pay for my own oil change or change it myself if I feel like it.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 so I switched to using 5w30 in our well my sons now car2018 crosstrek . We have had it since new 6speed MT. Only has 45000km about 28000 miles. I do all the maintenance I did notice it started using a bit in the warm summer months last year, so we switched to 5w30. Now it uses about 500ml or half a quart in 5000km . We will just run the 5w30 from now on .
@@ruckinehround6965 Several people mention the oil consumption in the comments. It has not been my experience, but I like your solution. I just changed the oil on the Subaru last weekend and it was full but I am going to keep watching it. I will post it if I start to see any consumption.
Thanks for watching. I bet you are going to love your Crosstrek. There is a reset, I remember it was easy, I just cannot remember the sequence. Maybe that should be a quick video for the future.
Paul, never really worried about it. Figure the pump fills it pretty quickly. Another commenter mentioned that there is a process with the start sequence for that. I have not gotten the manual out to confirm.
Thanks for watching. We bought the Crosstrek with 60,000 miles 2 years ago. Now it has 82,000. I have changed the oil 3 times. Never noticed any oil burn at all. Checked this morning. No oil burn at all. Great car so far.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 Good to know! It is just I have searched on different forums and there were plenty of posts/threads about "low oil" indicators which would come up during regular OCI. As for 6h gen Impreza, there was not info about oil or other issues on the forums. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. I did a little googling because you had me second guessing my MMs. What I found was that the OEM Subaru replacement sold on Amazon is 17 MM vs original 14MM. So, very possible you have 17. Maybe the factory went to the larger one at some point. Thanks again for watching and keeping me honest.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 10-4 yeah i just bought a 2018 Crosstrex limited from a local Subaru dealer 2 weeks ago. I thought my plug was replaced as it looks brand spanking. Dealr said they changed the oil last month but i just changed it yesterday and it was black as coal and overfilled of course which is a common occurence. Put Schaeffers 0-w20 the best oil brand ive used. The boxer 2L is purring like a kitten. Thanks for making the video.
"...save a couple of bucks...and you got money to buy some Coke, next..." Is that what I really heard? Your deal with Lone Star beer ain't gonna be renewed, dude!
@@davidellis7081 Haha David!!!! Thanks for watching. I said “money for cold snacks”, meaning beer. My deal with Lone Star goes back over 30 years and will certainly continue. Our relationship started in 1992 when I slapped a $5 bill down and walked out of the store with a 20 pack. My current deal is $25 for a 30 pack. I don’t think they are going to fire me. However, if someone at Lone Star sent me a T shirt and a 12 pack a week they could be the exclusive beer sponsor of Fix it with Beer. I would probably change the name to fix it with Lone Star if they wanted. Haha. Have a great weekend.
@@zoch9797 When I was a kid in the Midwest it was always pop, here in Texas everything is Coke, but I find myself saying soda more often for some reason. Thanks for watching.
Most oil drain plugs have a washer on them that the manufacturer would tell you to replace at each oil change to prevent leaks. I rarely replace them and don’t have problems. Thanks for watching!!
@@fixitwithbeer2435 Aluminum washers allow a few reuses, but copper ones work-harden & can crack if reused. Replacing the crush washer is cheap insurance in general.
Good catch Richard. I did check the oil, but did not show in the video. I should have shown that important step for any first timers. I will get that next time. Thanks for watching!!
@@fixitwithbeer2435 I don't think that amount matters. I have the 2.5 and my manual states 4.4 quarts. If I put in that amount, I end up being in the middle of the 2 dots.
LOL Gary. I had the same thought for a long time. Project Farm has a great video where he does an in depth analysis. Also, there is another you tuber that compares Costco oil to Mobil 1. They both say chemically the same. Maybe they are fooling me, but I have had great luck so far. If any of them bomb out, you will be the first to know. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitwithbeer2435I’ve used the Costco oil in all my cars (Toyota, Honda, Mazda) for several years. No problems, has the API and ILSAC specs. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil!
@@fixitwithbeer2435I have used the Costco engine oil for several years in my cars (Honda, Toyota, Mazda). No problems, and it has the API and ILSAC specs along with DEXOS. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil! 👍🏼
question. i have the '24 Crosstrek and had 2nd oil change done at dealership. they used OW-20 when it should be OW-16. If I do my own oil change and decide to use OW-16, do I just drain it normally like in the video, or do i need to do something else?
Hello Dan, this is the first that I have heard of the 16. I did a quick Google and maybe learned a little. Everything I read seemed to indicate the 16 could run on the 20, but should have the 16. If it was my brand new ride, I would tell the dealer that they need to get the right oil in it, like now. If they are not going to do that, I would change it to the 16 at 3,000 miles. I am no expert, but I would just do a regular oil change and not worry about any residual 20 left in there. Thanks for getting me into 2024 with the 16 discussion and thanks for watching.
I have a 2017 Subaru 2.5 Ltr. If I run MobilOne in it, my preferred brand for a long time, it will use a quart of oil in about 4.5K miles. I went to Castrol Edge and it only uses about 3/4 of a quart in 6K, when I change it. Same viscosity, 0w-20. I put a quick change oil valve in place of the drain plug. I can reach in with one arm from the front of the vehicle and stab the hose on it, the put the hose into the drain bucket. Flip the valve handle, it has a safety detente, and it drains while I remove the filter and change that. That oil valve was the best thing I have purchased in awhile.
Sounds like a sweet set up!! Thanks for watching.
Great call on the WiX XP and the Kirkland 0w20. Been using the Kirkland motor oil on all my cars for the last 5 years with no issues. Also great idea on the boards as ramps. Cheap and effective. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!!!
You should take the oil filler cap off before removing the drain plug so the oil drains quicker.
Peter, thanks for watching. I am always trying to slow the oil down so that I don’t make a mess with the initial splash, but good idea if you are in a hurry.
Awsome! I am looking at buying a crosstrek and thatbabout seals the deal thatwas the easiest oil change ever. No funbling with the oil filter and getting it innthe face no ramps and that whole fiasco you can just roll up on some boards. 😅 that ground clearce is amazing for a car and everything was straight forward with no special tools. My old f150 was good like that and this is better all my other cars i couldn't even do because by the time i buy the ramps and risk damaging my car doing that it was better to get it changed . thanks for showing how easy it is on this car.😊
Brian, it has been a great car. Thanks for watching.
Enjoyed the video. A few things - it's always worth replacing the crush washer on the drain plug. Perhaps you did this, but you didn't show it. Also, the first start after doing one of these, you should perform a "clear flood start", where you hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank the key for a few seconds. This turns the oil pump so your oil filter gets primed because it is empty right now. This helps with preventing oil starvation right at the beginning. It's in the manual.
Awesome information Jason. I am going to read the manual on the clear flood start. Thanks for watching.
Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!
Matt, thanks for watching. Quick Google tells me flat side towards the engine and rounded towards the head of the bolt. It makes sense to me.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 thanks for the response. The parts guys at the l🥲local dealer said it doesn’t matter but I like the orientation you suggested. 🙏🏻👍
I had not heard of people suggesting to change oil drain gasket with each oil change until about the time that RUclips came along showing oil changes. Maybe I'm just lucky but I have never replaced the copper or metal washers in 40 years of doing hundreds of family oil changes and have never had any leaks at the drain bolt.
Awesome tutorial, thank you! liked and subbed
Thanks Holden. Appreciate the like and sub.
thank you for your video. Do we need to change crush washer?
I think it is fine to reuse once or twice, but opinions vary. A lot of other comments on the crush washer with some good view points. Thanks for watching.
I just bought an Outback touring XT. The dealer includes the first two oil changes which includes a tire rotation as well. They charge typically $100. So I guess according to them I saved $200. I only put about 3 to 5,000 mi per year on the vehicle, so it'll be a while before I need to pay for my own oil change or change it myself if I feel like it.
I love a couple free oil changes at the end of the car negotiations. Good for you! Enjoy your outback. We love our Subaru. Thanks for watching.
I installed one of these EZ-106(14mm-1.5) EZ Oil Drain Valve with removable Hose End. even easier oil change.
Thanks for watching. I am going to have to check out this EZ valve.
Subaru's oil filter don't make this mess when you remove em
That is the best part. I hate that food from the side or bottom mount. Thanks for the watching.
Love fixing with beer. Tastes good and works good too.
You got that right!
@@fixitwithbeer2435 so I switched to using 5w30 in our well my sons now car2018 crosstrek . We have had it since new 6speed MT. Only has 45000km about 28000 miles. I do all the maintenance I did notice it started using a bit in the warm summer months last year, so we switched to 5w30. Now it uses about 500ml or half a quart in 5000km . We will just run the 5w30 from now on .
@@ruckinehround6965 Several people mention the oil consumption in the comments. It has not been my experience, but I like your solution. I just changed the oil on the Subaru last weekend and it was full but I am going to keep watching it. I will post it if I start to see any consumption.
you don't change the ring on the plug? no clearflood?
Most commented on item in my RUclips life. To change or not to change? I haven’t had a drip yet. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 you wait to have a oil leak to change it? it costs like 10 cents.
Best Video on the Internet bar none
That is very nice. Thanks very much for the compliment and thanks for watching.
Subaru says to change crush washer every time.
Probably a good idea. I tend to reuse them once or twice. Never been an issue. Thanks for watching.
Can you please help me figure out which way the crush washer goes on or does it matter? One side is smooth, the other is rounded. Thanks!
Should you have installed a NEW drain plug washer?
Probably should do it every time, but I have had pretty good luck reusing them once or twice. Thanks for watching.
Hi thanks for the video, I'm new owner, Limited 2022 Crosstrek. Is there a reset to do after the oil change ?? G'day !
Thanks for watching. I bet you are going to love your Crosstrek. There is a reset, I remember it was easy, I just cannot remember the sequence. Maybe that should be a quick video for the future.
Interesting so you don't fill the oil filter before you put it on your car and I haven't ever heard of doing it that way.
Paul, never really worried about it. Figure the pump fills it pretty quickly. Another commenter mentioned that there is a process with the start sequence for that. I have not gotten the manual out to confirm.
Don't have Subaru, however looked at a new Impreza RS today. Was just wondering how real is the oil consumption on Subarus?
Thanks for watching. We bought the Crosstrek with 60,000 miles 2 years ago. Now it has 82,000. I have changed the oil 3 times. Never noticed any oil burn at all. Checked this morning. No oil burn at all. Great car so far.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 Good to know! It is just I have searched on different forums and there were plenty of posts/threads about "low oil" indicators which would come up during regular OCI. As for 6h gen Impreza, there was not info about oil or other issues on the forums. Thanks!
And for what it is worth, my daughter drives it like a Formula 1 car. Good luck.
5 years of ownership of a Crosstrek, never uses a drop of oil between 6k oil changes
Mine was a 17mm Hoss not 14mm.
Thanks for watching. I did a little googling because you had me second guessing my MMs. What I found was that the OEM Subaru replacement sold on Amazon is 17 MM vs original 14MM. So, very possible you have 17. Maybe the factory went to the larger one at some point. Thanks again for watching and keeping me honest.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 10-4 yeah i just bought a 2018 Crosstrex limited from a local Subaru dealer 2 weeks ago. I thought my plug was replaced as it looks brand spanking. Dealr said they changed the oil last month but i just changed it yesterday and it was black as coal and overfilled of course which is a common occurence. Put Schaeffers 0-w20 the best oil brand ive used. The boxer 2L is purring like a kitten. Thanks for making the video.
Good Luck with the new to you Crosstrek. My daughter loves it and I even like to drive it when she lets me.
"...save a couple of bucks...and you got money to buy some Coke, next..." Is that what I really heard? Your deal with Lone Star beer ain't gonna be renewed, dude!
@@davidellis7081 Haha David!!!! Thanks for watching. I said “money for cold snacks”, meaning beer. My deal with Lone Star goes back over 30 years and will certainly continue. Our relationship started in 1992 when I slapped a $5 bill down and walked out of the store with a 20 pack. My current deal is $25 for a 30 pack. I don’t think they are going to fire me. However, if someone at Lone Star sent me a T shirt and a 12 pack a week they could be the exclusive beer sponsor of Fix it with Beer. I would probably change the name to fix it with Lone Star if they wanted. Haha. Have a great weekend.
Coke is a common name for soda, pop, fizzy drink, soft drink
@@zoch9797 When I was a kid in the Midwest it was always pop, here in Texas everything is Coke, but I find myself saying soda more often for some reason. Thanks for watching.
New crush washer on drain plug?
Most oil drain plugs have a washer on them that the manufacturer would tell you to replace at each oil change to prevent leaks. I rarely replace them and don’t have problems. Thanks for watching!!
@@fixitwithbeer2435 Aluminum washers allow a few reuses, but copper ones work-harden & can crack if reused. Replacing the crush washer is cheap insurance in general.
Thanks for the info.
Why didn't you check the oil level?
Good catch Richard. I did check the oil, but did not show in the video. I should have shown that important step for any first timers. I will get that next time. Thanks for watching!!
He really didn't need to. That car takes 4.6 quarts and he dumped the whole 5qt jug in. He's a tad bit overfull, certainly not low.
My manual says 4.7 and the dipstick says perfectly full. Probably could have saved 6 oz for my lawnmower. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitwithbeer2435 I don't think that amount matters. I have the 2.5 and my manual states 4.4 quarts. If I put in that amount, I end up being in the middle of the 2 dots.
After mine sat overnight it is right at the top hole on the dipstick. I figure there is a little wiggle room.
I'm out of beer
Get to the store….like now! Thanks for watching.
Oil 4 litri??
Owner’s Manual says 4.7 quarts. 5 was close enough. Dipstick shows perfectly full. Thanks for watching.
wix xp is worse than normal wix, lower micron
I figured XP was the better one. It was more expensive than the regular which they out of stock. Thanks for watching.
I wouldnt use cosco oil in my lawnmover
LOL Gary. I had the same thought for a long time. Project Farm has a great video where he does an in depth analysis. Also, there is another you tuber that compares Costco oil to Mobil 1. They both say chemically the same. Maybe they are fooling me, but I have had great luck so far. If any of them bomb out, you will be the first to know. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitwithbeer2435I’ve used the Costco oil in all my cars (Toyota, Honda, Mazda) for several years. No problems, has the API and ILSAC specs. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil!
@@fixitwithbeer2435I have used the Costco engine oil for several years in my cars (Honda, Toyota, Mazda). No problems, and it has the API and ILSAC specs along with DEXOS. I also watched the oil comparison on Project Farm. It’s a good oil! 👍🏼
Costco doesn't make oil.
@@robtaylor1156then where is Kirkland brand oil sold
question. i have the '24 Crosstrek and had 2nd oil change done at dealership. they used OW-20 when it should be OW-16. If I do my own oil change and decide to use OW-16, do I just drain it normally like in the video, or do i need to do something else?
Hello Dan, this is the first that I have heard of the 16. I did a quick Google and maybe learned a little. Everything I read seemed to indicate the 16 could run on the 20, but should have the 16. If it was my brand new ride, I would tell the dealer that they need to get the right oil in it, like now. If they are not going to do that, I would change it to the 16 at 3,000 miles. I am no expert, but I would just do a regular oil change and not worry about any residual 20 left in there. Thanks for getting me into 2024 with the 16 discussion and thanks for watching.