Subaru Forester

[dpo kenneth]

I'm strongly considering the Subaru Forester, but I am unsure about parts availability. How much expensive are Subaru's parts over Honda's and Toyota's? Can you buy spare parts from Banawe?

[SIZE=4]Parts are available in Motor Image and you cannot find it in banawe...and besides you don't need to worry with the parts coz they are durable and will last longer than the brand you mentioned above...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]It was also my concern when i purchased my 2009 Forester regarding the parts,you can even order online to US and MI will install it...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Im working outside the country and working with different nationalities...they always comment on my Forester...VERY RELIABLE and Durable....[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Hope this one will help your mind...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]try to log on at subaruclub.ph and learn more about Forester ...[/SIZE]

[pup2]

I know. But I guess we can't compare ours. I just use it for my daily commute to work and its just from Fort to Makati. Since traffic is typically bad at that time, it's basically stop and go. Was wondering of the others also have the same for similar driving conditions.

I joined there but I think everyone there is concerned about racing. I just want reasonably priced oil which will protect my engine and make it fuel efficient.

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Not really. I'm from there and there are a few other members from here also who DON'T race.

As for oil, I suggest you get MI's recommendation. I believe they use Shell Helix Full Synth then they recommend PMS every 10K kms. Personally, since I have a turbo model, I just stuck to the OEM oil and in fact shortened my PMS to 7.5K. Besides, some mechanics suggest filter change every 5K with oil top up REGARDLESS of oil type.

I've been using shell for a while now (20 years) and have been happy with it. But if you want to 'downgrade' your oil, be aware that 1) you might have to shorten your PMS interval to 5K (some people actually prefer this so they can have small things attended to more frequently).

2) Also, you might need to flush before switching since AFAIK, there could be sludge from the synth oil that could be washed down by the mineral or semi-synth oil and cause catastrophic damage.

[pup2]

BTW, your 5.5 kms/li FC is a bit on the low side of the FC for pure city driving if I can assume you don't have modifications. But there are ways to improve them since I believe the common range for 2.0 Subaru city driving is 6-7.

There are driving, tuning, and lightening tips here and on subaruclub.ph as well.

[dpo kenneth]

I agree with PUP2 ...Im ken-74 of SCP and im not with the racing...really fun reading the forum and its upto the owner if he/she would like to race or spend more to have a extra HP...like what they said...know what you need,what you want,if you need more power then gunnnnit.. im considering also in the future the impreza wrx sedan coz my Wifey wants ny Fozzie...be a member of SCP full member and you will have a discount on every PMS or whatever you will purchase in MI......Gunnnniiiiit bro...

[RKH]

BTW, your 5.5 kms/li FC is a bit on the low side of the FC for pure city driving if I can assume you don't have modifications. But there are ways to improve them since I believe the common range for 2.0 Subaru city driving is 6-7.

There are driving, tuning, and lightening tips here and on subaruclub.ph as well.

Thanks pup2

Yup, no modifications. My measurements are based on the instrument panel and not on manual computation. I reset it when I went to Ortigas and it was much better - 12 km/100 l.

My 1,600 check should happen in around 2 1/2 months (just passed 1K). I am really confused with all the viscosity numbers. The Shell Helix Ultra is 5w-40, Mobil 1 is 5w-50. The manual says 0w-20. My plan is to buy the oil in ACE and have it serviced in MI. Is that ok with them and will I really end up saving some bucks in the process?

[pup2]

Thanks pup2

Yup, no modifications. My measurements are based on the instrument panel and not on manual computation. I reset it when I went to Ortigas and it was much better - 12 km/100 l.

My 1,600 check should happen in around 2 1/2 months (just passed 1K). I am really confused with all the viscosity numbers. The Shell Helix Ultra is 5w-40, Mobil 1 is 5w-50. The manual says 0w-20. My plan is to buy the oil in ACE and have it serviced in MI. Is that ok with them and will I really end up saving some bucks in the process?

I really don't know kung magkano difference. I haven't bothered finding out since full subaruclub members get a discount at M.I. Eh parang konti lang naman yung difference baka sayang lang yung biyahe ko papuntang mall hardware na hindi naman known for kamurahan.

[pup2]

I'm strongly considering the Subaru Forester, but I am unsure about parts availability. How much expensive are Subaru's parts over Honda's and Toyota's? Can you buy spare parts from Banawe?

If you're the type to use replacement parts I don't think Subaru is a good match for you. While the parts/consumables are only about 10-15% more expensive than Honda there are no replacement parts available -- unless you want the more expensive performance kind.

[kupz99]

Ask ko lang mga guys, ok ba yung petron xcs sa XT natin?

[jaymd]

pwede sir. basta 95 RON pataas

[javauser]

pwede naman siguro unleaded no?