Subaru Forester

[s2kurt]

Hi, what is the best cellphone holder (I used a Samsung S8+) to put in the Forester dashboard (how do you attach it) for waze map applications and where to purchase it? Thanks.

I use alligator clip. Sa gitna ko siya nilalagay kung nasaan yun clock and temp


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[Niner_seven]

Hello,

Does anyone have information on when the following changed happened to the locally released Foresters?

1. When did the signal lights move from the body to the side mirrors?

2. When did the moon/sunroof vanish in the base model?

3. When did the muffler become single from the previous 2 (in the base model)?


Thanks!

[Egan101]

Hello,

Does anyone have information on when the following changed happened to the locally released Foresters?

1. When did the signal lights move from the body to the side mirrors?

2. When did the moon/sunroof vanish in the base model?

3. When did the muffler become single from the previous 2 (in the base model)?


Thanks!

No answer to answer question #1 but see below for #2 and #3.

The current Forester platform (SJ) was released around 2014 but went thru some minor modifications in late 2016. The sunroof and 18" rims were only offered on the 2.0i-P Premium and XT models. The dual muffler exhaust is only available on the XT model. The 2.0i-L base model came with 17" rims and fabric seats but uses the same engine as the 2.0i-P Premium model. Only the XT model has the 2.0L turbo engine.

[Niner_seven]

May nabasa ako sa mazda thread na yun cx7 nagkakaroon ng melted tail lights.

May nakita kasi ako na 2011 Forester na may parang crack yun loob na red ng rear brake light nya pero buo naman yun cover so parang sa loob yun crack. Case of brittle plastics over time lang ba yun or natunaw dahil hindi LED yun bulb? Or nabasag yun loob dahil sa malakas na pagsara ng rear door hehe.

[Altuy]

Bummer

Subaru Mulls Vehicle Recall as Japan Inspection Scandal Widens - Bloomberg

[mda]

Bummer

Subaru Mulls Vehicle Recall as Japan Inspection Scandal Widens - Bloomberg

Upon reading the article, not affected ang exports hehe

[Altuy]

Upon reading the article, not affected ang exports hehe

Yes, sir; not affected by the recall

But to me, it's a potential chink in the armor:

The inspection certificate is a requirement for cars sold locally

As I understand it, the flip side is that there's no certain "inspection certificate" requirement for exported units. If the "scandal" is true, then...

[Niner_seven]

Does anyone know where to get touchup paint pens for Subaru? Aside from Olx... Do they sell those in say, Subaru BGC?

[Altuy]

Does anyone know where to get touchup paint pens for Subaru? Aside from Olx... Do they sell those in say, Subaru BGC?

I saw some merchandise (vehicle-related and daily-use stuff like mugs, etc.) in their waiting lounge. I haven't seen touch-up paint pens, though. Wouldn't hurt to call

[travajante]

Does anyone know where to get touchup paint pens for Subaru? Aside from Olx... Do they sell those in say, Subaru BGC?

Call Mr. Do It Colorlab Alabang +63-02-772-3223
They compu-mix OE paint codes w/ Roberlo Paints from Spain & can em in rattlecans. I always keep 1 for each car. I'd spray onto a pc. of plastic & use Q-tips or a dried fine tipped Sharpie to touch up.

[crazy_boy]

How much per can?


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[dreamur]

Feel good news for subaru owners.

Serviceman Gives Credit to His New Subaru WRX for Saving His Life 217 - Subaru Nation

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[travajante]

How much per can?


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Got mine subP400/can....dunno how much they are now.

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[Niner_seven]

What coolant do you guys use for your Forester? Can I just pick one off the shelf or do I have to get it specifically from the casa?

[Egan101]

What coolant do you guys use for your Forester? Can I just pick one off the shelf or do I have to get it specifically from the casa?

Do you need to change it or do you just need something for top-up? For top-up, just use Wilkins distilled water.

[travajante]

Subaru, like many, uses aluminum engines & radiators ...use OAT type coolant w/ phosphate.

A Subaru bulletin says:
"Be certain not to substitute the long-life OAT (Organic Acid Technology) type. Use only a PHOSPHATE (non-amine) formula. NO SILICATES. Read the label carefully to be sure."

OAT ingredients include sebacate (Toyota & Honda), 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) and other organic acids, but no silicates, some w/o phosphate. Toyota's pink extended-life coolant, has a dose of phosphate to its extended-life OAT-based antifreeze.
Organic inhibitors do not deplete as quickly as the inorganic inhibitors used in conventional coolants.

OAT is recommended in engines with ALUMINUM components (heads or radiators). NO BORATES as they can be bad for them.
OAT coolants also have extended lives, up to 150,000 mi.



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[Niner_seven]

Thanks!

It’s at the “Low” level already so I’m thinking of an upcoming trip to Tagaytay.

Hopefully I can find OAT w/ phosphate, otherwise, maybe a little Wilkins just to get it above the “Low” level.

Would that work?

[travajante]

Thanks!

It’s at the “Low” level already so I’m thinking of an upcoming trip to Tagaytay.

Hopefully I can find OAT w/ phosphate, otherwise, maybe a little Wilkins just to get it above the “Low” level.

Would that work?

You'll be fine w/ Wilkins or Absolute.[emoji4]

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[Niner_seven]

Thanks for the tips! Yup, Wilkins did the trick

[Verbl Kint]

You'll be fine w/ Wilkins or Absolute.[emoji4]

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Distilled water would be best, I believe, as opposed to "mineral water".