Common Subaru problems

[yebo]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

[yamahead]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

Sir, are items #1-5 all based on local data or feedback?

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[StockEngine]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

good research bro

[MR_BIG18]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

1. No issues..mine is not consuming oil, using 5w 30

2. No experience yet

3. No experience yet

4. No experience yet

5. Replaced both front bushings..cost 6k including labor

6. Combined city/hiway is 7.75km/L, as long as im conscious with my throttle and stay below 2200rpms.., why? Turbo spools around 2.3k rpms

[SpinCycle]

Re: fuel economy, it really depends on what car are you comparing it to?

My Subbies are around 4-5 km/ltr City and 10-14 km/ltr Highway.

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[yebo]

Foreign consumer reports ang sources ko, for the 2009-2012 models.

Medyo nakakatakot yung cylinder head gasket problem. I saw 8 reviews reporting such. I've had a lemon car once*, e kung swertihin ako ulit. Lalo na i'll be buying 2nd hand.

Yung sa aircon even local sellers seem to be aware (or have experienced?) Huli agad, either they say "newly replaced condenser..." or say "trouble free aircon...". Parang sinasabi na ok na wala na problem yung ac.


*1-1/2. The everest was begining to exhibit weird signs that is why i decided to prematurely dispose of it. Usually 5-6 years bago ako magpalit ng kotse. 3 years lang yung eve sa akin. Napaso na takot na.

[travajante]

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[dinJ]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

Bushings/stab link are due to be replaced on my 2015 Forester. Currently at 27k kms mileage only pero makalampag na pag nadaan sa lubak or uneven road surfaces. Also had my EPS replaced at 20k kms which was under warranty due to clunking noise. Hopefully hindi ko na maexperience yung ibang namention.

Idagdag ko na rin yung isa sa mga common problems is yung steering wheel wrap which is sobrang dali mag peel. Had mine rewrapped sa seatmate.

[istan]

2008 impreza 2.0 rs here.
80k kms already.

1. No oil consumption

2. No oil leaks

3. Cylinder head gasket problem.<~ replaced once, both sides. Mura part, mahal labor.

4. Aircon problems. 2x evaporator, 1x thermistor

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts. <~ seems like every 40k kms, i have to replace these...
Replaced power steering pump once at 20k kms, casa wants to replace my 2nd pump again at 60k kms, i didn't follow that. Still at my 2nd pump. (noisy at cold engine, normal when warmed up)

All shocks replaced at 70k kms

4 Wheel bearing replaced at 70k kms

Transmission fork replaced at 75k kms... How the heck does that break? My 1998 sentra still has those orig forks.




6. And bad fuel economy. <~ awd, 2.0 is a bad combo in traffic


But despite all the things that broke. Still love to drive that thing.

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[Egan101]

So far eto naresearch ko:

1. High oil consumption, as much as 5 liters oil per 1500 km. That is like having an oil change every 2 months of normal use.

2. Oil leaks from the oil pan and head cover.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem. Can be very expensive.

4. Aircon problems. Kaya pala madami naka advertised na forester aircon condensers and evaporators.

5. Bushings and other suspension and steering parts.

6. And bad fuel economy.

Looking elsewhere.

With my 2016 FXT running 37k kilometer

1. No oil consumption on my FA20DIT and I use 5w30 FS oil. I think the oil consumption issue is related with the EJ25 engine.

2. None

3. None

4. No issues so far with the aircon and I hope it stays that way.

5. Changed my front lower arm bushings at 32k kilometers. Spent around 4k for the 4 bushings plus labor.

6. FC on heavy traffic areas like BGC is around 5 km/L, medium city traffic would be around 7 km/L, spirited highway driving gets me 10 km/L, highway driving doing only 80-90 kmh can do 12 km/L.




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[dinJ]

With my 2016 FXT running 37k kilometer

1. No oil consumption on my FA20DIT and I use 5w30 FS oil. I think the oil consumption issue is related with the EJ25 engine.

2. None

3. None

4. No issues so far with the aircon and I hope it stays that way.

5. Changed my front lower arm bushings at 32k kilometers. Spent around 4k for the 4 bushings plus labor.

6. FC on heavy traffic areas like BGC is around 5 km/L, medium city traffic would be around 7 km/L, spirited highway driving gets me 10 km/L, highway driving doing only 80-90 kmh can do 12 km/L.




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Where did you buy the suspension parts for your SJ sir? Ang mahal kase ng quote sakin ng Subaru Greenhills for replacement of bushings + stab link + labor.

[Egan101]

Where did you buy the suspension parts for your SJ sir? Ang mahal kase ng quote sakin ng Subaru Greenhills for replacement of bushings + stab link + labor.

Go to HMS Auto Saloon in Banawe. They offer original and replacement bushings. Replacement ones are just 500 each and most say they last as long as original ones. By the way, Subaru uses the same bushing for the SG, SH, and SJ Foresters.

I had the bushings installed at Velocity Underchassis in Mandaluyong for less than 2k and that includes machine pressing of the bushings.


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[MR_BIG18]

Go to HMS Auto Saloon in Banawe. They offer original and replacement bushings. Replacement ones are just 500 each and most say they last as long as original ones. By the way, Subaru uses the same bushing for the SG, SH, and SJ Foresters.

I had the bushings installed at Velocity Underchassis in Mandaluyong for less than 2k and that includes machine pressing of the bushings.


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Parang mas matibay pa yung oem, subbie has been through a lot lately...

[yamahead]

Sir istan, question po:

2008 impreza 2.0 rs here.
80k kms already.

3. Cylinder head gasket problem.<~ replaced once, both sides. Mura part, mahal labor.

4. Aircon problems. 2x evaporator, 1x thermistor

At what odometer reading (or vehicle age) did the head gasket and evaporator leak?


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[istan]

If i remember correctly, gasket replaced at 65k kms

Evap at 50k kms, 2nd time at 87k kms.

Travel around 10k a year.

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[istan]

2nd time evap, replaced together with thermistor. May small leak na raw according to coolmate.

Coolmate for my aircon needs, casa for gasket and power steering pumps

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[yamahead]

Thanks for the info, Sir istan!

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[Walter]

Mazda and Subaru quality is nowhere near that of Honda and Toyota ... Fanbois are just in denial ...

[StockEngine]

Mazda and Subaru quality is nowhere near that of Honda and Toyota ... Fanbois are just in denial ...

mazda6 and the xv are rated reliable by consumer reports.

sure the older models are not as reliable but newer models tend to improve. example.. really old honda jazz... its improved over the years.

[Egan101]

Mazda and Subaru quality is nowhere near that of Honda and Toyota ... Fanbois are just in denial ...

I wouldn’t buy an overpriced CUV for just its brand name. Given a choice between a Forester or CX5 over a RAV4 for the price they have now, it’s a no brainer unless I’m a Toyota fanboi.

Or maybe an Altis 2.0V over a Mazda3 2.0R, there is no question.


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