[soundman98]

Originally Posted by radroach

Notice you're using a non-oem oil filter. I've had a leak there once from not tightening all the way down. that shot oil out at high rev. I'd clean that up and replace with a Subaru 15208AA130 Oil Filter.

Also I've spilled oil from the fill tube there a few times, my skid plate looked the same as yours.

If you are planning to remove the skid plate to check for timing cover leaks, be aware that removing all the covers can give you some difficulty as the bolts fasten directly to the frame / subframe, I snapped about 4 bolts trying to get my cover back on.

is that a wix?

i really see no reason to needlessly replace an oil filter...