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Re: 60 K service quote [brainlessbozo]
by paisan
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Aug 24, 2007 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: brainlessbozo (Aug 22, 2007 12:21 pm)
If anything I'd run 0w30 in the winter. 10w30 will yield worse milage and generally isn't suggested.
Mobile 1 is ok, but I'd suggest going to Amsoil or Redline as they have a better synthetic than M1.
-mike
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- #1144 of 1409
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225/55-16 on Forester XT
by cgrocho47
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Aug 27, 2007 (11:23 am)
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Tire replacement time... I'm thinking of replacing the stock Geolandars (blech) to some 225/55s on the stock 16" wheels on my XT (2006). Anyone know if there's enough wheel well clearance to do this safely? Also, anyone have any opinions on the Conti Extreme Contact? Tirerack seems to like them.
Thanks, Chuck
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- #1145 of 1409
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Re: 225/55-16 on Forester XT [cgrocho47]
by kavoom
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Aug 29, 2007 (3:20 am)
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Replying to: cgrocho47 (Aug 27, 2007 11:23 am)
>>Anyone know if there's enough wheel well clearance to do this safely?<< You can put your head in there if you want. They put 17 inchers on the XT's so you shouldn't have any problem. SubaruForester.org has every question you might have answered...
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- #1146 of 1409
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Re: 60 K service quote [paisan]
by brainlessbozo
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Aug 29, 2007 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 24, 2007 5:42 pm)
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to look for one of those here in Cincy, OH. I was in South Dakota, and never had an issue with M1 5W30 even in the heart of sub-zero winters. Always had good, smooth starts. Oil analyses were consistently good, without any sign of engine wear or break-down. Oil changes were twice/year in Spring/Fall, and averaging about 7500 miles per change.
Maybe, as the engine ages, I'll try the Redline/Amsoil. I plan to change filters every 3.5K miles, and change oil every 7K.
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Re: 225/55-16 on Forester XT [cgrocho47]
by brainlessbozo
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Aug 29, 2007 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: cgrocho47 (Aug 27, 2007 11:23 am)
Why are you planning to change the size? I wanted to do the same thing, but the feel I got from this forum was there is an argument for and against both options. I did not want to change the full-size spare, so I elected to go with the stock size of 215/60-16. I went with Falkens (512s) 3 years ago. After those wore out, I went with Nokian WRs in the stock size (2 weeks ago). I had forgotten how much fun the car could be, and how quiet it could get. There previous deafening road-noise is history. Just amazing. And the traction is nothing to scoff at. I haven't noticed any drop in milage. I keep the pressures at 38 psi.
Other than Nokians, there are the Michelin Exaltos and Bridgestone Potenza G009s to choose from. Hope this helps.
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Possible 09 Forester pics
by kavoom
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Aug 30, 2007 (3:18 am)
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Subaru Forester.org has a thread re rumor 09 that may have pics of the new 09. It is from a Japanese magazine...
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [kavoom]
by ateixeira
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Aug 30, 2007 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: kavoom (Aug 30, 2007 3:18 am)
I'll go check it out, but note that the Japanese magazines tend to be WAY off when it comes to predicting what the final cars will look like. Look at the sketches for the Impreza and STI recently.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [kavoom]
by erics6
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Aug 30, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: kavoom (Aug 30, 2007 3:18 am)
Interesting. It may be a photochop, but I like the look. Hope they bring the diesel over with the 09.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [erics6]
by ateixeira
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Aug 30, 2007 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: erics6 (Aug 30, 2007 12:18 pm)
I wonder if we saw the same image.
Gold one, with a sagging front end?
Looks like a Forester with an Outback nose that melted slightly.
I found it hideous and I'm praying it's not accurate.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [ateixeira]
by erics6
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Aug 30, 2007 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 30, 2007 1:01 pm)
Front end looks odd, but I liked the sides. No more strange creases. I'm guessing the real thing will look much cleaner. Given the more generic look of the new Tribecca, my guess is Subaru will stick to a pretty conservative design.
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