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Subaru Impreza Maintenance Schedule

23 messages,  Last post on Sep 01, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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#19 of 23 Re: Maintenance Schedule [paisan] by saedave

Feb 13, 2011 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 13, 2011 9:36 am)
I think Subaru needs to introduce a smaller than Impreza car to get their CAFE numbers up.
 
Mike,
 
Probably correct, but all wheel drive may not be a realistic part of that vehicle...unless the numbers for the Nissan Juke AWD are good enough. AWD on demand might also be more efficient.
 
The Juke's 1600 cc turbo might even be a little bit too big to get the required numbers.
 
Dave

#20 of 23 Re: Maintenance Schedule [saedave] by paisan

Feb 14, 2011 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: saedave (Feb 13, 2011 1:10 pm)
my guess is they will go with a hybrid AWD for the small car.
 
-mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

#21 of 23 Re: Maintenance Schedule [paisan] by saedave

Feb 14, 2011 (2:43 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 14, 2011 2:33 pm)
my guess is they will go with a hybrid AWD for the small car.
 
Perhaps with no center differential mechanical link to the rear wheels, but that would seem to be a real challenge for stability control! Electric motors only in the wheel hubs or one in the center rear with a differential.
 
It may depend on what suitable parts are available from the Prius.

#22 of 23 Re: Maintenance Schedule [saedave] by smithjr77

Sep 01, 2011 (7:53 am)

Replying to: saedave (Feb 14, 2011 2:43 pm)
From experience with "computer controlled" AWD is they only function when getting unstuck and moving slow and you still don't get that sheer grip that Subaru's get. (Check out videos on YouTube). VW, Nissan, Toyota, etc all function about the same. It's not anywhere near the same as all-time AWD like Subaru. I like having all-time AWD because the car doesn't have to "think" about it and I have solid traction (except on ice).
 
My 2008 Impreza Outback Sport (5/MT) now has 100,500 miles and I routinely get 29.7 - 31.0 MPG on each tank (95% open highway) at about 73-74 MPH and cruise control. Not bad for AWD!! I'm very pleased.
 
Maintenance wise, I do my regular oil changes ("dino oil") every 5-6k miles and have the tires rotated at the same time. My original factory tires went for 72,000 miles. I do the spark plug changes and am due for the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, etc. My Subaru mechanic only changes what needs to be changed instead of changing what doesn't, to make extra money.
 
Now, if Subaru will ever bring their diesels over to the US??? They are loosing a market share. I also hope they don't remove AWD from their model lines.

#23 of 23 Here you go... by ateixeira

Sep 01, 2011 (8:56 am)

These are the best videos for the new models:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21lwEYY-D0&NR=1
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRniF4JQN2U&NR=1
 
The 2nd is my fave, it's Subaru AWD ...
 
or
 
... FAIL!

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