Why it is important to change your oil [Archive]

dayman

01-13-2009, 10:25 AM

came for the TD04 carnage, stayed for the wisecrackery.

So, by change, you mean like, when the oil light comes on right?

By the by, I bet there are a lot more expensive paperweights out there than TD04's

Service@ExeterSubaru

01-13-2009, 10:44 AM

A car came in with what I affectionately call a "popcorn maker"

Removed the turbo, found about 5mm of shaft play.

I cleaned it up, took off the hot side and removed all the metal hosing and made a paperweight for my desk :)

Car came in with 2 camshaft codes, that indicate one of 2 things:

1. low oil
2. oil is like sludge

This means the turbo got starved for oil and overheated causing the bearings to go.

We found about .5 qaurts of oil in the motor :unamused:

dayman

01-13-2009, 10:56 AM

at least it was only a TD04. I can't imagine making something like a deadbolt or APS turbo into a paperweight like that.

-=The Boss=-

01-13-2009, 10:59 AM

at least it was only a TD04. I can't imagine making something like a deadbolt or APS turbo into a paperweight like that.
I would hope someone modding would be more "on top" of this kind of stuff.

Was the drive a woman :hide:

subarude

01-13-2009, 11:04 AM

i bought an 03 sonic yellow wrx with 38,000 miles last year for $4k cause of lack of oil.he had decided it was ok to auto-x with only 1.5 qts of oils in it :unamused:

Bu11dogg2

01-13-2009, 11:23 AM

at least it was only a TD04. I can't imagine making something like a deadbolt or APS turbo into a paperweight like that.

Turbos like that you do a rebuild kit.

TD04, not so much :lol:

Evoeater

01-13-2009, 12:17 PM

Wow that sucks...Some people are just plain idiots...Where are the pics?

Joe

01-13-2009, 12:41 PM

I would hope someone modding would be more "on top" of this kind of stuff.

Was the drive a woman :hide:
Sounds like someone who bought the Subaru bc it was a "pretty color". probably couldn't find the turbo under the hood if you pointed to it:lol:

Murphy2012

01-13-2009, 12:43 PM

There are many ignorant people out there....remember the anti lag video from the other day?

-=The Boss=-

01-13-2009, 12:58 PM

No link?

Just changed my oil...5k :spin:

Bu11dogg2

01-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Your banjo bolt filter is clogged, your terbo is doooomed!

-=The Boss=-

01-13-2009, 02:20 PM

I took that out the same day rao did when WE figured out there was one :lol:

that forum should let me back. They have no idea the knowledge I hold over the Legacy :devil:

Bu11dogg2

01-13-2009, 03:20 PM

If cleaned every oil change the banjo bolt screen is your best friend :)

-=The Boss=-

01-13-2009, 03:51 PM

so you want us to pull and clean the filter every change?

Whats the shop fee for that :lol:

Bu11dogg2

01-13-2009, 03:55 PM

:lol:

dayman

01-13-2009, 04:21 PM

no banjo bolt screen. JDM win!

RCKSTR

01-13-2009, 05:13 PM

pics of paperweight? was the motor messed up too?

Robk0000

01-13-2009, 05:28 PM

my 2.2 didnt burn oil, after putting about 3000 miles on the new motor, i had to add almost quart?

Is that normal?

mdungelman

01-13-2009, 05:33 PM

I burn oil in my car. Usually around 2,000 miles I add about half a quart. And I'm guessing you may be on the gas a little harder than with you n/a motor Rob. Cuz its fun!

Robk0000

01-13-2009, 06:18 PM

well it gets about the same milage when im not on the gas. But its actually really easy to stay out of boost so, that could play in part too.

so thats normal, okay.

Evoeater

01-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Bummer I was hoping to see some pics...

Service@ExeterSubaru

01-14-2009, 09:02 AM

Bummer I was hoping to see some pics...

I'll get some pics up later :)

I did my part to reduce solid waste and make Exeter Subaru more green, so i'm keeping this turbo as paperweight :lol:

wagonmafia

01-14-2009, 09:59 AM

-=The Boss=-

01-14-2009, 10:08 AM

There was a recall about 1.5 years ago for Subaru oil filters for this reason. Not sure what filters they are using but I would change places.

Nate8409

01-14-2009, 03:04 PM

kinda off topic here but got to do with oil changes. why the hell does my oilfilter keep leaking a little oil. ive taken my car to the sameplac for 2 1/2 years and each time the oil filter leaks. are they using ****ty filters.(jiffy lube in hampton)

YES YES YES. They are using the cheapest junk filters known to man. It is somewhat common for the cheap filters to leak. I have heard of the filters even falling off in some cases. I would steer clear of them or bring your own filters. Bring a Purelator.

Murphy2012

01-14-2009, 03:32 PM

I always put a little grease around the rubber seal of the oil filter before putting it in just to make sure its a tight seal.

joel21wolter

01-14-2009, 08:29 PM

queston randy was the td04 the one you that you swapped with my old one?

Service@ExeterSubaru

01-19-2009, 12:01 PM

queston randy was the td04 the one you that you swapped with my old one?

no :lol:

your terbo went in a friends car :)

Service@ExeterSubaru

02-16-2009, 04:00 PM

I just added a almost brandnew VF40 (less than 2k miles) to my turbo paperweight collection.

Bump for changing your oil!

CTATV

02-16-2009, 04:12 PM

wait what bolt screen are we talking about? I just change my oil filter and put fresh oil in ever 2500 to 3k miles

Bu11dogg2

02-16-2009, 04:13 PM

Banjo bolt filter

Murphy2012

02-16-2009, 04:15 PM

Its a ***** to get to FYI do dealerships really check them becuase i cant imagine they do.

Bu11dogg2

02-16-2009, 04:28 PM

No,

What happens most times is that the person does their own, or a jiffy lube special and doesn't use proper materials or oil, or they go a ton of miles without an oilchange.

99% of the time the car will throw a CEL for P0011 or P0021 and all they will do is an oil change to solve it. The turbo oil retunr pipes and filter become clogged and it starves the turbo.

In most cases it starves the engine too.... Kaboooom!

Brass shavings in the oil pan = bad turbo

silver metal shavings in the oil pan = bearings

Murphy2012

02-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Yup, I got ya. I was wondering cause I checked mine a couple months back after one year of having the vf39 in and no clogging there. Probably wont check it for another year or so.

Bu11dogg2

02-16-2009, 04:32 PM

If you do your oil changes on time you should be all set, doesn't hurt to check once a year though :)

Evoeater

02-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Forced Performance recommends removing the screen..

Murphy2012

02-17-2009, 11:31 AM

No thanks....

dayman

02-17-2009, 12:06 PM

I would say if you're just running a stock TD04, remove the screen. They're a hell of a lot cheaper to replace than a rod bearing.

Bu11dogg2

02-17-2009, 12:09 PM

Forced Performance recommends removing the screen..

I wouldn't if you're in warranty ;)

out of warranty... i'd rip that thing out :lol:

Mariah05XT

10-26-2009, 12:56 AM

Guess I need to rip that sucker out then! Ooooops I guess they I am too late ... see next post!

Mariah05XT

11-04-2009, 08:57 PM

Ok, I am getting two camshaft codes (P0011 and P0021) and my turbo is not boosting, it made a bunch of noise yesterday and then total power loss. The oil level is fine and all ... but here is the kicker this engine had a major failure due to mechanic error on an oil change (pinched the o-ring on the oil filter and it all ran out) fried the turbo and motor. It happened about five thousand miles ago and she has had two oil changes since then ... do you think they didn't replace the banjo bolt and the screen was clogged with crap and starved the turbo. I pulled the intercooler and there is what looks like fine bronze filings in the intercooler and the hose from it to the throttle body. Anyone want to comment?