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3657 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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I chatted with Subaru about Engine Oil requirements and they advised me ( in capital letters  ) that it is critical to follow their oil change policy, and to allow vehicles to break in for at least 1000 miles before going to Synthetic. There have been other comments on the forums about Subaru not honoring warranties because oil change procedures were not followed. I'd suggest purchasers take Subaru very seriously on this, especially with the XT Turbo models which need oil changes around every 3K miles no matter _what_ oil you use. |
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Replying to: slaterac (May 08, 2008 10:30 am) also, can anyone tell me the different between the bean and the 2.5x? I know there is a price point different but I'm trying to find the big difference. Thanks! |
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Replying to: samiam_68 (May 08, 2008 10:30 am) Seems like it will work on the 2.5x and 2.5x premium models only right now. If you go to this website you can read more. http://www.subaru.com/ipod/index.jsp?from=glossary |
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Replying to: sgloon (May 08, 2008 9:13 am) Sure it costs 10% more, but you'll get that back in resale down the road anyway, and the whole time you own you'll be enjoying all the improvements.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 08, 2008 10:52 am) |
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Replying to: slaterac (May 08, 2008 10:55 am) That means heated seats, heated mirrors, and a windshield wiper de-icer. The heated mirrors are especially nice. On my Sienna they barely work at all, and only serve to melt a little frost. I rode along with Bob in his wife's Forester and they are soooo much better. They actually burn off rain, so even in heavy rain the mirrors stayed totally clear. I was amazed. The catch? You have to keep turning them on because I think they go off on a timer. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 08, 2008 10:58 am)
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I have been driving Subaru Legacys and Outbacks for 9 years and had mostly good experiences. Last week, I almost went to my favorite Subaru dealer to buy a 09 Forester... but then I had to stop and buy gasoline ($3.90 / gallon). I then looked at the 09 Forester MPG rating (20 mpg city/26 mpg higway) and decided to stop at the Honda dealer first. The Honda won the mpg race. Subaru is talking about bringing their new diesel boxer to the USA, but with diesel selling for $4.30 a gallon, I'm not impressed. I have $900 in Subaru bucks burning a hole in my pocket, but unless Subaru does something to squeeze more miles out of a gallon on gas, I won't buy another Subaru. |
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Replying to: gearhead8 (May 08, 2008 11:44 am) |
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Replying to: gearhead8 (May 08, 2008 11:44 am)
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