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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Yet another part number change for the Crosstrek OEM oil filter.
15208AA20A supersedes SOA6351520815 which superseded 15208AA15A which superseded 15208AA160
15208AA20A supersedes SOA6351520815 which superseded 15208AA15A which superseded 15208AA160
15208AA20A - Elem complete oil fltr - Genuine Subaru Part
Genuine Subaru Part # 15208AA20A (15208AA15A, SOA6351520815) - Elem complete oil fltr
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Yet another part number change for the Crosstrek OEM oil filter.
15208AA20A supersedes SOA6351520815 which superseded 15208AA15A which superseded 15208AA160
Ever more fodder for the YouTube "cut-'em-open" oil filter videos.
What are prices doing with each update to the BLUE oil filter part number? Just curious, since I'm already invested in a 10-year supply of the black Tokyo Roki 15208AA160 oil filters which the factory saw fit to install on my 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor.
Also a question for the members who are now behind the wheel of a 2024 Crosstrek (any trim level). What filter did the factory (USA or Japan) install?
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FYI had the Wife's 2019 CT oil changed at the dealer yesterday. They used the -15 filter.
Oil filter installed, 15208AA15A. Build date 07/23. Limited, assembled in USA.
Yeehaw ... giddy up! Thank you, MrSubaru1387 ... and here I was just recently thinking about you and your oil filter can opener.
Video synopsis: BLACK more better than BLUE.
In a sea of confusion, I guess trusting one's gut apparently still has some merit. And not just for selecting oil filters.
Japanese black > Indonesian black > blue
In the video it was interesting to note that Mr. Subaru stated there had been problems with the flat gasket leaking on the alternate blue filter. I experienced that exact problem when I installed the SOA6351520812 filter on my niece's 2010 Forester.
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I have 3 more of the old style blue filters with "Engine" marked on the top for the CT. Will go with the new black after.
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