JuhaKankkunen Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm sorry if there is a post about this, I'm new here.... Which oil does you use for EA81? Does anyone try Castrol RX Viscus 25w60 on EA81? My engine is almost 200000 km and smoking some oil. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I Believe that SAE 25W~ 60 is way more heavy than needed for that engine, Despite its mileage. This Writeup could be Helpful for you: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/126284-how-to-determine-which-is-the-best-motor-oil-for-your-car/ Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91_EJ_22 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 all we ever use is 10w-30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacyjs9 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 if its smoking it could be rings or a bad valve seals try using some lucas oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I run 10w-40 in my cars, smoking is usually because of a bad p.c.v valve. P.c.v valves are cheap and easy to replace and I've seen subies with 300k plus that don't smoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuhaKankkunen Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks for the writeup! And thanks Mikaleda too! i have a new PCV valve, i will change it tomorrow. Can you tell me what the valve do? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 P.c.v valve is a Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve and its just basically a one way valve and if it gets stuck open it sucks oil into the intake and burns it. Rings rarely fail on these subarus unless its been badly abused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 +1 on the PCV valve/system. Something else to check (along with the PCV valve) is where the PCV hoses attach to the valve covers: The metal tube on the cover tends to accrete crud, narrowing the opening. This can cause oil to pump up into the PCV hose and get sucked into the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Also this Thread might be Useful: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/136206-motor-oils-and-brands/ I Run my Subaru "BumbleBeast" with 20W~50 since Long Years Ago. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuhaKankkunen Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks guys!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.