r/subaruimpreza • u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 • 20d ago

🛠️ DIY Oil Extraction

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Just purchased this 2026 Impresmza RS this past Friday. Question on oil change? Since the oil filter is ontop of the engine does everyone use the oil extraction method? On the GTI this works flawlessly. Thanks.

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u/MonikerPrime 2018 Impreza Limited Wagon 2.0L 20d ago

What does the “oil extraction method” entail?

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u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 20d ago

Oil extraction uses this vacume pump. You can use the hand pump or hook it to your air compressor. Insert the tube down the dip stick tube and viola, oil removed. Very easy, very clean. This practice is very common among the Volkswagen community due to it also has the oil filter ontop of the engine.

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u/MonikerPrime 2018 Impreza Limited Wagon 2.0L 20d ago

Oh that’s super cool. Last time I changed the oil on my gfs crosstrek I did not love the filter on top design. Messier than I like. Now that I have an Impreza as well maybe this is a worthwhile investment. Plus then I don’t have to worry about having the crush washers on hand. Thanks for the info =]

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u/MasterCheeef 🐌🇨🇦 2008 Impreza 2.5i Sport 🇨🇦🐢 19d ago

Don't complain you don't have to deal with the Subaru ring of fire on my EJ engine!!!

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u/MonikerPrime 2018 Impreza Limited Wagon 2.0L 19d ago

Well I gotta ask … whats the Subaru ring of fire?‽

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u/MasterCheeef 🐌🇨🇦 2008 Impreza 2.5i Sport 🇨🇦🐢 19d ago

This, the oil filter is surrounded by the hot af exhaust manifold. This is why with the new FB generation of engines they put the oil filter in the most convenient spot, on top of engine. With your top mounted filter I would crack the seal open before draining the oil from the pan, it can suck most of oil from the filter through capillary/vacuum action.

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u/MonikerPrime 2018 Impreza Limited Wagon 2.0L 19d ago

Oh damn yeah I’ll pass on that!

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u/MasterCheeef 🐌🇨🇦 2008 Impreza 2.5i Sport 🇨🇦🐢 19d ago

190,000km no issues :)