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From: pmr@drufl.UUCP (Rastocny)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Subaru Turbo questions
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Date: Fri, 10-Feb-84 13:07:26 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb 10 13:07:26 1984
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I just purchased a Subaru turbo 4x4 and as a closing comment,
the salesperson said that I should change the oil about every
2,000 (yipes!) miles.  In reading the owner's manual, it says
in bold that engine oil of turbos should be changed every 3 months
or 3,750 miles, half the non-turbo interval.  I have three questions:

	1. Is it true that the oil should be changed at 2K mile
	   intervals?
	2. What oil should I use?  I live in the mountains and
	   drive long distances at highway speeds and at 30mph
	   on 12 miles of bumpy dirt roads.  Temperatures vary
	   from about 0 degrees F. at night to about 60 degrees
	   F. during the day.
	3. Is there anything I can do/install to prevent the oil
	   from breaking down under the higher engine temperatures?
	   (If you recommend something like an oil cooler, please
	   include brand names and a specific place where I can
	   buy one.)

I'd also be interrested in some reference material on turbos.  Any
recommendations?

		Thanks in advance,
		Phil Rastocny
		..!drufl!pmr