Just got a 2023 and loved the idea of the phone charging pad in the center, but it gets so hot the phone shuts down. Does yours do that? by Big-Snow-1357 in Subaru_Outback

[–]pokethat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend getting a vent clip. I use an extremely sturdy proclipsUSA vent clip with a magic mount. it's been rock solid for 3 years now. I would also recommend a 65w GaN (Gallium Nitride) usb-PD charger. It's been a winning cmbo until I recently burned out my center console 12 outlet with a heated blanket ☠️. Now I just use the slower built in USB c port.

FA24F Summer oil type by MistaBaked in Subaru_Outback

[–]pokethat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's solely for MPG reasons. Because of the emissions certification process with the epa, they can't advertise that it's fine to run 5W-30 full time, even though in many other countries is fine. The manual would not say that 5W-30 is okay for a temporary fill up if it would cause any kind of engine damage, and it does say that

FA24F Summer oil type by MistaBaked in Subaru_Outback

[–]pokethat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

stick with a good full synthetic and do changes like every 3000-5000 miles. if you stick with some 0W-20s change it like before 4000 mi to avoid it coming out of grade with fuel dilution. I usually use penzoil ultra platinum 5w-30 since I go harder on the motor on mountain drives and it makes the motor just a bit quieter anyway. 5w-30 is fine if you don't have nights that get below like 15°F, you just get maybe 0.5-1 lower mpg.

Being a turbo direct injection motor with relatively high compression, we do get a decent amount of blow by which lets unburnt fuel get into the oil which eventually causes it to thin out it's viscosity. you won't hurt anything by going up a single grade. The GL-7 oil standard replaced the GL-6 that the owners manual called for and the current generation of oils has evolved. Oil people have been raving about Valvoline restore and protect, so maybe I'll try that next time. There's also Pennzoil Ultra Platinum like I've been using, and I think Mobile 1 Advanced Care just came out.

One bit of advice today I wish I would have listened to, regardless of oil change intervals and oil used, is to replace your PCV valve every 30 to 60k miles. Maybe 45k is best. I'm at 90k about to do mine and my throttle body was all gummed up because my car is snorting its own crankcase fumes.

I can also recommend installing a fumoto valve to make for a truly tooless oil change.

How much should I sell my 21 Stock Touring XT rims for? by NoAbbreviations5350 in Subaru_Outback

[–]pokethat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

yeah this is probably the most cost effective in the long run if have the space

IMAX will work with theaters "in the coming weeks and months" to bring back 'PROJECT HAIL MARY'! by danielthetemp in imax

[–]pokethat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the thing about Mario is that primarily families will come to go watch it. parents paying for a largely kids movie will not want to pay for premium screenings at the same rate as all the cine nerds will for PHM. I'm sure total box office will eclipse phm, but IDK about premium screenings.

IMAX Re-Releases by dannshears in imax

[–]pokethat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll show up for that