Called the dealer to see if they still had blue filters as they were getting white one in a while back. Was told there is a new blue filter..they claim it is of much better quality than the old one.
New Blue Filter
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I normally use the Tokyo Roki 15208AA160, in my Outback & now my new Crosstrek, which is a very nice robustly made filter. I have cut one open. Since they became difficult to find I switch to Amsoil filters - EA15K13 - the Amsoil filters are built like little tanks - I was impressed. They are made in the US - but I am unsure of the manufacture. I might cut one open to see the internals. To stir the pot a little more.... I only use Redline 0W-20 in my cars as it's an ester based oil with high levels of moly and zinc.
Amsoil filters are double what they should cost. But they are 99% at 20 microns. Subaru's filters are at least 30 microns at 99%
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Just had oil/filter changed on my 2023 Limited. Out goes my Tokyo Roki....
New BLUE Subaru filter # SOA6351520812 was stamped on the top.
Now I have to find the alternate Tokyo Roki for this new BLUE filter for the Limited 2.5
And to think I tossed what was left of a case of Tokyo Roki filters I used for my 2013 Outback in the trash.
New BLUE Subaru filter # SOA6351520812 was stamped on the top.
Now I have to find the alternate Tokyo Roki for this new BLUE filter for the Limited 2.5
And to think I tossed what was left of a case of Tokyo Roki filters I used for my 2013 Outback in the trash.
I think they may have given you the shorter, wrong filter? I believe the new part number for the Crosstrek is SOA6351520815. (Note the 12 vs 15 at the end).
@Deansi...I agree with with DSM above. Your factory Roki filter should have been part # 15208AA160. The previous SOA replacement filter was 15208AA15A which was recently replaced by SOA6351520815 according to this TSB:
A few months ago I ordered the following six-pack on ebay. Upon receipt I inspected them carefully for the characteristics that Mr. Subaru says to look for to avoid getting counterfeits and they appear to be genuine: Pack 6, Genuine Subaru Engine Oil Filter & Gasket Legacy, Impreza MADE IN JAPAN | eBay
Right on top it shows : SOA6351520812
There is no excuse for a Subaru dealership making this mistake. Just curious, what filter # does your receipt indicate?
Since they installed a smaller filter, your engine may be overfilled with oil. You might want to check the oil dipstick.
Since they installed a smaller filter, your engine may be overfilled with oil. You might want to check the oil dipstick.
Same source I used for the Tokyo Roki filters. Indeed, they are the real deal, not knock-offs.
And these are correct for the 2.5 in a 2023 Limited?
As far as I know, all subaru's have used the same filter for like 25 years. I am seriously scratching my head over this. If the threads are right and the gasket dimensions are right it will work. Correct me if I am wrong.
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Then why does the Subaru TSB said "All Vehicles"?
I agree...a 3.6 sure different from a 2.5 or smaller.
Very odd!
Yea you are right!
It's nowhere near 25 years. Subaru switched to the 15208AA160 (factory)/15208AA15A (dealer) oil filters when the 4 cylinder engines transitioned from the EJ to FB engines around model year 2011. (Crosstreks have always had FB engines). The EJ's used the shorter 15208AA100 (factory)/15208AA12A(dealer) engine oil filters.
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