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#3319 of 3662 Blown Forester Engine by subparu May 28, 2009 (1:16 pm)
I'm the guy with the Forester with a engine bearing failure according to the service department of McBride Subaru of Plattsburgh NY. This just happened. What warnings was I supposed to be aware of? Replies to this message: 23graceave (Jun 04, 2009 5:05 pm)
#3320 of 3662 Re: Blown '09 XT Engines? [xwesx] by subparu May 29, 2009 (4:47 am)
Replying to: xwesx (May 28, 2009 12:33 pm) Hi, I'm the guy with the 09 Forester with a blown engine. Well, what the Subaru dealer mechanic said was it was a "bearing failure" and he speculated that turbo failure may have led to it. Anyway, they're putting in a new engine.   I'm a total newbie (to this forum and to forester turbo engines) so I may well have missed something so I'm totally curious about your comment about warnings. I've taken it in to dealer for both services required for it's mileage (11000km) and I tried to follow all the break-in rules and I've only ever filled up with 91 octane or better. Is there something else? I want to know otherwise I'm just going to trash the new engine.   BTW, do you guys know the VIN range of the early turbo you say were subject to a recall order? I'd like to check against mine.   Thanks Replies to this message: xwesx (May 29, 2009 8:58 am)
#3321 of 3662 Re: Blown '09 XT Engines? [subparu] by xwesx May 29, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: subparu (May 29, 2009 4:47 am) Post #2449 has information on the actual recall. I seem to remember kurtamaxxxguy posting about an early production oil change warning (not sure if it was a recall) regarding the '09 Forester XT, but I cannot find it after a brief search and, not owning a Forester, I do not remember the specifics. That particular memory is what I was referring to in regard to "warning." Essentially, turbo engines have many oil-lubricated/cooled parts that are very sensitive and therefore not very forgiving.   It does not sound like you did anything wrong with your engine, and the fact that it is being replaced on the manufacturer's dime supports that. However, that does not necessarily give you any peace of mind concerning this same failure happening again, now does it?! I wish I could find that post to give you more specific information, but there are a lot of XT owners out there; Not only are many of them are highly knowledgeable about their cars, but they are happy to share their knowledge.   Good luck to you, and please let us know how the repair turns out.
#3322 of 3662 bearing note and recall note by kurtamaxxxguy May 31, 2009 (9:19 am)
The Forester XT went on "stop sale" alert early in 2008 because some turbo engines were discovered to have bad bearings. Subaru issued a dealer check kit to test oil for excessive bearing wear. It seems some of them got missed as, aside from posts here, '09 Subaru Forester XT Reviews on Edmunds have several customers suffering from blown engines.   The other known engine problem is Recall ID 08V460000 and reads as follows:   Recall Date: SEP 11, 2008   Model Affected: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER   Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER-SIDE PIPE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.   Consequence: VIBRATION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AND, OVER TIME, COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING THE PIPE WHICH WOULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK. IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.   Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKING OR AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE. AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF THE PIPE AND THE PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.   Potential Units Affected: 16715   Notes: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WVF-16
#3323 of 3662 dashboard distraction by robert142 Jun 01, 2009 (1:39 pm)
We like our new 2009 Forester. Except we find the two vertical fake brushed aluminum moldings to be distracting on the dash. Especially with the sun roof cover moved back. The brightness is distracting. Anybody else notice this? I don't want to paint it over, since its a lease.   Any ideas on how to reduce the glare without damaging the paint on the fake aluminum?    I notice that the high end model with leather seats has the vertical strips in fake wood veneer, less distracting. But we have the middle model with fake brushed aluminum. Replies to this message: subarukeith10 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 05, 2009 7:35 pm) robert142 (Jun 12, 2009 9:08 am)
#3324 of 3662 Are there any closed storage areas, besides the console? by calessan Jun 01, 2009 (4:51 pm)
I just upgraded from an '01 Forester to an '09 XT, and I love it!! One thing I'm missing is storage with covers. My '01 had a small compartment on my door, another one to the left of the steering wheel column, and a larger one on the dash. I can't find any in the '09, besides the big console. Are there any small closed compartments within reach of the driver?   I really love the storage under the floor in the back. I'm able to stow my headrests there, since I need to remove them for car seats (for top tether use). I can also store my extra diaper bag there without taking up room elsewhere. Big thumbs up! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2009 7:31 am)
#3325 of 3662 annoying rattles by birdboy Jun 02, 2009 (5:19 pm)
happy to share that I have gotten rid of two rattles so far. I found that the rear seat locks had some play and creaked a bit. I used some foam to make a more snug fit. Creaks are gone. I also unscrewed and lowered the sunglass holder to find a large plastic connector rattling up there. Again used foam. rattle gone. I still have to get rid of the sunroof deflector rattle and the headliner rattle in the rear part of the sunroof. I hope that someone from Subaru is reading this so that they can address these nuisance rattles.
#3326 of 3662 Re: Are there any closed storage areas, besides the console? [calessan] by ateixeira Jun 04, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: calessan (Jun 01, 2009 4:51 pm) My '98 Forester was amazing with its seemingly endless little cubbies, including one on each of all 4 door handles. Many were too small to be useful, but it was still nice to have places to store a pocket knife, small flashlights, or headphones for my cell phone. I miss those a bit.   Thanks for the tip on the headrest, I think our kids are too short (will measure) and it may aid visibility to remove them.
#3327 of 3662 2010 forester by kurtamaxxxguy Jun 04, 2009 (11:02 am)
...is apparently the same as the 2009 Forester. My servicing dealer got a 2010 in and could find no changes from 2009.   Some of the options packages are different, and hopefully some of the TSB's have been addressed. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2009 11:10 am)
#3328 of 3662 Re: 2010 forester [kurtamaxxxguy] by ateixeira Jun 04, 2009 (11:10 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 04, 2009 11:02 am) The models with GPS now get Bluetooth standard.   The X Premium model gets a power driver's seats.   Blink and you'll miss all the changes. At least they didn't cut out content, and in another thread someone mentioned prices did not go up.

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