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#4619 of 18392
synthetic oil - recommended? by dbpubs
Jan 25, 2005 (8:25 pm)
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Just signed on, have not been able to read all posts, so I apologize if this repeats an earlier topic. I just bought a base Forester X, now with 3000 miles. When I get the oil change done, I'd like to go synthetic.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks, TimF
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Re: synthetic oil - recommended? [dbpubs] by fibber2
Jan 26, 2005 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: dbpubs (Jan 25, 2005 8:25 pm)

Tim,
 
Recommendations vary all over the scale, but the most frequent comment is to wait a little longer (maybe 7k or so?) until all of the ring/cylinder scuffing is complete and everything is well seated before going to the ultra-slippery stuff. I changed something around 10k or so, am now nearing 30k and all is well. M1, either 10w-30 or 5w-30, depending on the season.
 
Steve
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Re: 2001 outback wagon brakes don't work (temporarily) when real cold [rob_m] by joekane
Jan 26, 2005 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: rob_m (Jan 24, 2005 9:31 am)

By unresponsive, I meant no braking effect. The petal pushes to the floor, no stopping. Problem quickly disappears.
 
The car has 30k miles on it. I'll have to look into if/when we flushed the brake lines on this yet, good question.
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Re: synthetic oil - recommended? [fibber2] by dbpubs
Jan 26, 2005 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: fibber2 (Jan 26, 2005 6:11 am)

[re #4620]
Thanks Steve, I appreciate positive feedback. After reading some of the stories in these forums, I was beginning to get worried. I love my little Burro, but the first time I get stranded, that will change.
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Re: Subaru baja turbo oil loss [xsailor8] by edunnett
Jan 26, 2005 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: xsailor8 (Jan 25, 2005 5:16 pm)

I agree with zman. 1 qt every 6000 is normal. Oil is SUPPOSED to be used during normal combustion. In fact 1 qt every 3000 miles is within normal limits for most makes/models. My '01 Forester burned about 1/2 Qt/ 3000 miles - so the exact amount as yours. My '86 Civic burns about 1 Qt every 1000 miles - but it has big leaks . Keep in mind that the 2.5L engines with the Turbo might take 5Qts per oil change rather than the more normal 4 Qts. Also get under the car and check for external leaks for your peice of mind. My '01 Forester used about 3/4 qt/3000 miles when it had a Piston Pin Access hold cover leak. 1/2 Qt/3000 miles when all was well.
Elissa
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Re: 2001 outback wagon brakes don't work (temporarily) when real cold [joekane] by samiam_68
Jan 26, 2005 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: joekane (Jan 26, 2005 8:04 am)

Sounds like you either have air in the brake lines or the fluid level is low. Does the brake indicator light up when the pedal goes to the floor? I would bring it in to have the brake fluid replaced and while it's in the shop, have them check the booster and lines for leaks.
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Re: engine clatters when cold [kens] by nozer
Jan 26, 2005 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: kens (Dec 19, 2004 11:03 am)

I just got off the phone with a dealer in Toronto, Canada. After replacing my timing belt tensioner a year ago, they are finally replacing the pistons. The car is a 2001 Outback with 47,000 km on it and was making the ticking noise since I've had it.
 
I didn't have to complain too much. Just had to wait for the area rep to hear the noise so I left it overnight on Tuesday, they looked at it Wednesday and said it would be ready on Friday. They gave me a loner car as well. Let's see if this fixes the problem.
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'05 Outback Seatbelt Tone Disable! by jam05
Jan 26, 2005 (1:43 pm)
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Help! help! I'm being driven mad by the non-stop chime our new outback repeats over and over when you don't have your seatbelt on. Don't get me wrong, I regularly wear it but there are times I do not and would prefer a peaceful QUIET drive. I have heard that there is a way to totally disable the "reminder" chime all together. If anyone knows how to do this, please reply with instructions and I will be forever in your debt! Thank you!!!
 
Other than this we love our '05 Outback - no other complaints except the RE92 tires that I had the dealer swap out for Turanza's before we took delivery of the car. What junk those stock Potenzas are it's amazing. Subaru must get a phenominal volume discount from Bridgestone or something to OEM those things.
 
thanks for your help!
 
J
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Re: '05 Outback Seatbelt Tone Disable! [jam05] by kev_xt_owner
Jan 26, 2005 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: jam05 (Jan 26, 2005 1:43 pm)

Personally I'm baffled why anyone would know how to eliminate the chime. You're asking for help in disabling a car reminding you to use the most basic of safety features.
 
If you want a quiet drive, wear your seatbelt. ***Seatbelts save lives***
 
I'm open to any legitimate reason why the driver not wearing your seatbelt is a good idea.
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Re: '05 Outback Seatbelt Tone Disable! [kev_xt_owner] by jmtreetop
Jan 26, 2005 (7:07 pm)
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Replying to: kev_xt_owner (Jan 26, 2005 4:21 pm)

If you search in the "2005+ Subaru Legacy/Outback" forum there is instructions there. It's something like click and unclick the seatbelt 20 times within 30 seconds after the initial chiming stops while the key is turned to the ignition.

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