OK to use newer (smaller) model turbo oil filter?

shemoves · Post by **shemoves** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:02 pm

I notice that the new OEM turbo oil filters are smaller than the ones I normally buy at the store for my Legacy SS. Wondering if it is Ok to use them.

shemoves · Post by **shemoves** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:22 pm

If anyone could answer soon that'd be great. I'm taking a long distance trip with the car in about an hour and I want to make sure it's alright to use the new oil filter.

example: https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/prod ... cts_id=791

stipro · Post by **stipro** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:51 pm

I say that it is ok to use them. I have used them for the last couple of oil changes with zero problems.

shemoves · Post by **shemoves** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:16 pm

cool, thanks.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:36 am

There shouldn't be a problem using them, because that's what Subaru says to use

ALL EJ 4cyl engines use the same OEM filter.

jake15 · Post by **jake15** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:59 am

subaru discontinued the 060 (15208AA060) oil filter and now they only use the 100 (15208AA100). all 4cyl ej engines can use a 100 oil filter... but not all can use a 060. the 060 is bigger... the 100 was designed for the STi's and the new cars with the equal length headers which severly limit space, but since they work on the older cars they just dumped the 060 filter and switched to the 100.

Threshld1 · Post by **Threshld1** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:00 pm

so my stack of of 10 old 60 series white filters are just fine to use on the turbo legacys but should not be used on sti's?

jake15 · Post by **jake15** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:19 pm

its not that they should not be used on STi's its that on some STi's they wont fit. if they do fit it wont hurt at all to use them on an STi.

shemoves · Post by **shemoves** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:49 pm

There are a run of filters that are prone to leaking, so keep an eye out for that...to the point of a couple blown motors.

Bheinen74 · Post by **Bheinen74** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:32 pm

why didnt anyone mention that when you use the smaller new filter, to not put quite as much oil in on oil changes? the new filter holds less oil, so like use 1/5th qt or so less oil.

shemoves · Post by **shemoves** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:21 pm

I prefill my filters, but thanks for mentioning that.

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OK to use newer (smaller) model turbo oil filter?

OK to use newer (smaller) model turbo oil filter?