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#1371 of 1436 Re: 2005 Forester [texases] by bigfrank3

Nov 04, 2008 (9:24 am)

Replying to: texases (Nov 04, 2008 7:45 am)
I think if you follow the manual you will be in good shape. The oil and filter changes are the most important, as in any vehicle. I always use the Subaru filter as it is of high quality. I also use Mobil 1 in all my vehicles... as well as the tractor, tiller, and snowblower. Whatever oil you use choose a good one like Penzoil or Castrol. I change oil and filter about every 5K and at that time I put a bottle of fuel injection cleaner in the gas tank. I use the black bottle of STP. I time that with the oil change to make it easy to remember.
 
I have always been a tire pressure fanatic, and with the AWD it is probably even more important for proper balance and performance. I use 35 psi all around. I find less than 35 hurts fuel mileage.
 
Good luck with your Forester! I am sure you will love it.

#1372 of 1436 Re: 2005 Forester [holiver] by ateixeira

Nov 05, 2008 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: holiver (Nov 02, 2008 12:27 pm)
Good year, IMO.
 
Pre 03 had wheel bearing issues.
 
Pre 02 had head gasket issues.
 
03 was v1.0, even though it turned out ok.
 
2005 was the 3rd year for that design. 06 was a refresh.
 
It's about as reliable a year as you could pick, basically.
 
Caveat: 62k means no powertrain warranty at all.

#1373 of 1436 Subaru Forester 2001 lifespan by shlomo875

Dec 06, 2008 (9:08 pm)

I am considering selling my 2001 Subaru. It is almost at 100K miles, is needing more and more repairs, and I'd like to get something with better fuel economy since I recently moved to L.A.
 
At the same time, it's a great car and I wouldn't want to let go of it "too soon." When have other people given up their Foresters (i.e. after how many miles)?
 
Thanks!

#1374 of 1436 Re: Subaru Forester 2001 lifespan [shlomo875] by leo2633

Dec 08, 2008 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: shlomo875 (Dec 06, 2008 9:08 pm)
I have a 2001 Forester S, purchased new, which currently has 188,000 miles. I have no plans on getting rid of it anytime soon.
 
Len

#1375 of 1436 Re: Subaru Forester 2001 lifespan [leo2633] by shlomo875

Dec 09, 2008 (11:43 pm)

Replying to: leo2633 (Dec 08, 2008 9:08 pm)
Thanks, Len. Have you had to do any major repairs recently, if I may ask?

#1376 of 1436 Re: Subaru Forester 2001 lifespan [shlomo875] by leo2633

Dec 10, 2008 (8:38 am)

Replying to: shlomo875 (Dec 09, 2008 11:43 pm)
Nothing other than normal maintenance (most recently a set of tires).
 
Len

#1377 of 1436 Re: Subaru Forester 2001 lifespan [shlomo875] by phil2000

Dec 10, 2008 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: shlomo875 (Dec 06, 2008 9:08 pm)
I have a 2000 with 284,032 miles on it. The only engine problem I have was due to the timing belt pulley going and taking the belt with it.

#1378 of 1436 towing a trailer by TJ162

Dec 10, 2008 (10:23 pm)

I have a 05 forester 2.5x. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to pull a jumping jack trailer with their forester. They weigh about 1500 lbs so I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to try and go up canyons with that much weight.

#1379 of 1436 recomendations for extended warranty by jeqq

Dec 16, 2008 (9:05 pm)

It's been a long time since I posted and I see some familiar faces. My '06 is coming off 3 yr. warranty. What do you advise?
 
TIA

#1380 of 1436 Re: towing a trailer [TJ162] by erics6

Dec 19, 2008 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: TJ162 (Dec 10, 2008 10:23 pm)
I tow a 800 lbs teardrop trailer with my 05. No problems. Auto is rated at 2400 lbs, 1000 lbs w/o trailer brakes. IIRC, the manual is rated at 2000 lbs. Braking will be the issue. I'd probably add electric brakes with that kind of dry weight. Won't be a rocket ship, but the Subie will go up the canyons.

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