Hi all

i have a 2005 wrx. I've done an oil change, but the filer on the car is a blue one, while the one I bought is black and the black one is larger in size. I took the old blue one off to see any other differences, but none the oil seals are the same size and the new one screws in the same. Have I got the wrong filter?

many thanks

You got the right one 😊.

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Thanks I was getting a bit worried. I put it on as my gut told me it was right. And no leaks. Happy days

Stick with the black Subaru filters. They changed the design on the blue ones and problems have been reported

Is it a genuine subaru filter?.

What brand does it have printed on it?

Don't think it's a Subaru part. I ordered it from my local car parts supplier, they have never let me down yet.  I've still got the box, I'll have a look later and see what make it is. 

Black subaru filters =jdm

Blue subaru filters = rest of world

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White ones are for the newer fa engines I believe

That's the black one I've got, in the picture. But the blue one that was on the car is narrower in diameter. The seals are the same size and the black one screws on perfectly. ???

It's all good, black or blue both do the same job, although if you read the internets the black ones are supposed to be better

And being jdm instantly gives you 5+ bhp 😂

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Thanks. So my little 285bhp could be 290 now? Happy days