2017 Subaru Wrx Oil Filter in Thornton, CO

Replacing the filter at the same service prevents captured debris from remaining in use across another oil change. The filter's bypass valve can open when the filter loads, allowing oil to circulate without filtration. The manufacturer's maintenance schedule is the reference for timing.

• Filter replacement is paired with the oil service.
• The filter captures debris carried by the oil.
• A leak check follows engine operation.

The filter is matched to the engine actually fitted to the 2017 Subaru WRX. After the filter and oil work, the engine is run so the filter seal can be checked for leaks. You can schedule service at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton.

• Filter matched to the engine's specification.
• New drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one.
• Filter-seal inspection after the engine runs.

The engine still receives oil, but the oil may no longer pass through the filter's debris-capturing media. That is why the filter is replaced alongside the oil rather than stretched across two changes. An inspection and the manufacturer's schedule help determine the appropriate service timing.

• Debris remains captured in an increasingly loaded filter.
• The bypass valve may open as the filter loads.
• Oil can circulate without filtration.

Filters are not interchangeable across engines, so the correct filter depends on the engine actually fitted to the vehicle. The filter's job is to hold debris carried by the oil while the engine operates. Mike Shaw Subaru can match the filter during the scheduled oil service without naming a part number.

• Engine displacement ranges from 1,998 to 2,457 cc.
• The engine layout is a flat-four.
• Filter selection follows the engine fitted.

Keeping the filter in service beyond its scheduled replacement can allow the bypass valve to open when the filter loads. That leaves the engine receiving oil without the intended filtration. Replacing the filter with the oil addresses both parts of the service together.

• The filter holds debris removed from circulating oil.
• A loaded filter may allow unfiltered oil circulation.
• The published interval is every 6,000 miles.

Mike Shaw Subaru is located at 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado, near Interstate 25. When you book, the filter is matched to the engine actually fitted to your 2017 Subaru WRX and replaced alongside the oil. You can also review current service specials.

• Schedule online through the dealership's service scheduler.
• Call 720-724-9280 for the Thornton service department.
• Visit 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234.