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Apparently Subaru has resumed production of Turbo engines. The problem appeared to be lower bearing wear in a tiny number of engines. My dealer contacted me and told me my vehicle, build around Jan 8 or so, was not affected by the recall. And given it's gone over 1000 miles without knocking sounds, perhaps it will be fine. Its noises are a flap of the (I think) air pump valve after startup, and the overhead creaks (where the latest trick of applying silicon lube to all the cables and inner upper roof surface is waiting for verification - I__despise__creaks 
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Replying to: lucyinfiniti (May 05, 2008 6:28 pm) I was also surprised by this and was hoping for the 5EAT. MT just had a base model comparison in which the Forester placed 1st. Based on their data it has the highest RPM in top gear. Top-gear revs  60 mph: CR-V - 1900 rpm (5AT) Rogue - 2000 rpm (CVT) VU - 1900 rpm (4AT) Forester - 2450 rpm (4AT) RAV4 - 2200 rpm (4AT)
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Replying to: leo2633 (May 06, 2008 12:47 pm) -mike |
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Replying to: bbthomas (May 06, 2008 3:28 pm) |
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from cars101.com: X: Automatic (and in LL, Automatic Sportshift 4speed): 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545, 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694 reverse 2.272; final 4.444 XT: Automatic SportShift 4speed: 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545. 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694, reverse 2.272. Final 4.111 Note XT's final drive ratio is lower. This explains why the Turbo keeps its engine revs down at freeway cruising speeds (at 60 mph, I see around 2K revs.). Motor Trend claims the XT gets from 0 to 60 in about 6.6 sec, ..vs.. 9.9 sec for the X series. They also remark that the turbo is a twin scroller, and doesn't have the usual turbo rush (latter seems true for me). You will use more fuel with the XT. I have yet to break 20 mpg with mine, though nearly all my driving's on local streets with plenty of traffic lights. At least the engine doesn't burn oil  And as for the magic foam, tkay, a lot of that went away in lieu of silicone lube on the wiring harnesses in the roof (wires like to move around up there and they kept rubbing the roof or the plastic light housing). Once it warms up here I'll know whether or not the new setup works. |
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Replying to: leo2633 (May 06, 2008 12:47 pm) What exit? 
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 06, 2008 2:45 pm) I guess a certain person who called your engine a lemon now has his foot in his mouth. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 07, 2008 10:08 am) Exit 82 on the Garden State Parkway. If you are interested, go to their website, and print yourself out a $250.00 coupon. It'll pay for your gas and tolls! Seriously, though, it's probably only a few hours away for you. Len |
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Replying to: bbthomas (May 06, 2008 3:28 pm) Edit: Toyota does use a shorter final drive for its AWD Sienna, compared to the FWD model. So it's likely they do the same for the RAV4. Make sure you read the whole review, though. You might miss some highlights: * most lateral grip (tied) * most HP * lightest * best ride * best visibility * 2nd best braking * most ground clearance * tightest turning circle (despite AWD) * most balanced weight distribution * highest towing capacity * most headroom front and rear * most front legroom * 2nd best figure 8 The funny part was this: this rare thing called "great outward vision." So true!
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