Subaru specifies 0W-20 engine oil as the factory standard for my 2016 model. I'm thinking of using â¨Mobil 10W-40 fully synthetic oil. Is this advisable? Will there be any â¨adverse effects?

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Subaru specifies 0W-20 engine oil as the factory standard for my 2016 model. I'm thinking of using  Mobil 10W-40 fully synthetic oil. Is this advisable? Will there be any  adverse effects?

Answered by CarsGuide

20 October 2017

Graham Smith

I would use the factory recommended oil, at least while the car is under warranty. Once the warranty has expired you could use the Mobil oil and shouldn’t experience any problems.

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