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**jaggerx3** · March 6th, 2018 12:44 PM

What oil would you recommend for Grand starex crdi? and how much. Thanks

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**SpinCycle** · March 6th, 2018 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by falken

There was a discussion about it on one of the Subaru threads. Haven't visited a Subaru dealership since 2013.

I believe Motor Image got dispensation from Japan to use 5W30 here on engines that originally required 0W20.

If you can get your hands on 0W20 oil, that is preferable as it will help reduce wear from engine starts and provide slightly better fuel economy.

**Egan101** · March 6th, 2018 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by SpinCycle

I believe Motor Image got dispensation from Japan to use 5W30 here on engines that originally required 0W20.

If you can get your hands on 0W20 oil, that is preferable as it will help reduce wear from engine starts and provide slightly better fuel economy.

Using 5w30 oil is a no-brainer for Motor-Image. 5w30 is the recommended viscosity for FA20 (FXT and WRX). They just need to stock one type of oil to cater for a majority of their model lineup. Motor-Image BGC uses Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 for their base oil but they offer Motul 5w40 for older Subie models or owners of FA20-powered cars who opt for a heavier viscosity.