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#706 of 1296 Re: All Season tires [gened1] by cdndriver

Dec 09, 2009 (8:52 am)

Replying to: gened1 (Dec 09, 2009 7:57 am)
I have a 2007 legacy wagon, I switched to winter tires after sliding around on the all seasons. IMHO there just isn't any comparison to winter tires on the subarus. The vital thing they do is stop you. All seasons can get you going all right, but where they didn't work for me was stopping. I slid into several intersections while going slowly and they just didn't grip. With the snows, I get great traction AND stopping power which is what I'm really concerned about. I urge you to get snow tires, they're well worth it I think.
cdndriver.

#707 of 1296 Re: Break in period on CVT? [easypar] by bigdadi118

Dec 12, 2009 (9:30 am)

Replying to: easypar (Dec 02, 2009 12:26 pm)
Just don't do any hard acceleration (don't bottom the gas pedal or bring the rpm over 4k) in 1st 1,000 mi, you would be OK.
 
From the manual of my 07 Outback ...
 
New vehicle break-in driving
– the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
. Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
. Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
slow.
. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid
acceleration, except in an emergency.
. Avoid hard braking, except in an
emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to a newly installed or overhauled
engine or when brake pads or brake
linings are replaced with new ones.

#708 of 1296 Re: Remote Starter option [mikey00] by papaal

Dec 12, 2009 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: mikey00 (Dec 01, 2009 8:46 am)
My dealer installed RS uses the key fobs that come with the car. You press a combination of buttons to start the car. What I didn't know was that you LOOSE THE VALET KEY that comes with the car. My understanding is that the valet key is installed inside a box under the car and is needed for this dealer's installed RS option. Does anyone know if this dealer installed option voids the electrical system warranty? It sounds like the installation cuts into the cars wiring?

#709 of 1296 2010 2.5 Limited Climate Control & Cruise Question by norcalmike1

Dec 13, 2009 (10:26 pm)

Hi folks,
 
I'm trying to decide between a 2.5 CVT Premium or Limited. Two questions if I may.
 
1- Does the cruise control on the 2.5 CVT do OK up and down rolling hills? The CVT in my current Prius is all over the place and can't hold
a steady speed.
 
2- What do you think about the Limited climate control? Consumer Reports was very critical about prior Subaru model's automatic climate control reporting that the temperatures varied dramatically. Is the temperature well regulated or do you experience hot air for awhile then cold air to compensate?
 
Any comments from your experiences on Limited vs Premium will be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks Mike

#710 of 1296 Climate control and cruise by easypar

Dec 14, 2009 (8:20 am)

We just drove our from the front range up to Vail last week and thought the cruise on our Legacy was as good as on my old Maxima or my wife's Lexus. It's funny to watch the "slight" variations in RPM on the more gradual hills though. We're going to Estes Park later this week and I have a feeling that on that hill, steep then gradual, we might just use the "manual" option and put it in 4th.
 
I can't say that I really noticed anything on the climate control, so it was either doing really well or whatever wasn't working right wasn't noticeable. I'll pay more attention this week. I do know that it didn't blow hot then cold, I'd have noticed that as it was between 0 and -15 (F) for the entire 2 1/2 hour drive.
 
easypar

#711 of 1296 Re: 2010 2.5 Limited Climate Control & Cruise Question [norcalmike1] by seabrook7039

Dec 14, 2009 (9:42 am)

Replying to: norcalmike1 (Dec 13, 2009 10:26 pm)
If you're set on the CVT then I'd go for the Limited. Given all the extras you get: leather seats, faux-wood grain trim, power passenger seat, upgraded HVAC with two additional fan speeds, all-weather package, HK audio w/bluetooth, and the option to select the navigation/back-up camera. Just getting leather alone makes it worthwhile. I wanted the 6-speed manual so I'm quite aware of what I had abandon in return.

#712 of 1296 Re: Climate control and cruise [easypar] by 204meca

Dec 14, 2009 (10:48 am)

Replying to: easypar (Dec 14, 2009 8:20 am)
I have had automatic climate control in two cars: 03 Forester & 04 Audi A4.
In my opinion, it sucked on both cars. In both cases, it seems that either climate control blows either hot or cold with no such thing as "a bit warmer or a touch cooler". After 30 minutes the auto climate control usually settles in OK, but it is still a challenge to make subtle changes. I much perfer the simple lever that can be slid over to warmer or cooler as found in most cars from my 1963 Ford Galaxie to my Honda del Sol. But, the auto climate control has somehow gotten a "deluxe" cache & more & more manufacturers are using in. The 2010 OB we have on order will come with auto climate control & I hope that it works better than my previous ones.!

#713 of 1296 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Radio/Stereo Issues [marty40] by lvaradi

Dec 14, 2009 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: marty40 (Dec 02, 2009 5:25 pm)
Hello marty40.
 
I am having the exact same issue you described. I will be having the dealership investigate why the fm stereo sounds muffled but the cd 's sound good.
 
Did you get any updates what might be causing this issue? Thanks

#714 of 1296 Re: 2010 2.5 Limited Climate Control & Cruise Question [norcalmike1] by eps105

Dec 14, 2009 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: norcalmike1 (Dec 13, 2009 10:26 pm)
What do you think about the Limited climate control? Consumer Reports was very critical about prior Subaru model's automatic climate control reporting that the temperatures varied dramatically. Is the temperature well regulated or do you experience hot air for awhile then cold air to compensate?
 
Careful, CR is highly critical of the Forester's climate control. Blows me away that Subaru never improved it from the 2nd to 3rd generation Foresters. CR is happy with the Outback's.
 
I had an 03 Forester with auto climate and it was hyperactive. I now have a 10 Outback 3.6R Ltd and the dual-zone climate control is top notch.
 
Of note is that it doesn't blow for long (or at all) on the highest fan setting, so it stays relatively quiet even when first warming up or cooling down. In the Forester, it would blow at full fan speed for 20+ minutes on the hottest days.
 
If you can afford it, definitely get the LTD.

#715 of 1296 Re: Break in period on CVT? [easypar] by odd1

Dec 15, 2009 (4:51 am)

Replying to: easypar (Dec 02, 2009 12:26 pm)
One of the best things on the engine break in is not to use the cruise control in the in the first 1K miles. You'd have a very hard time keeping the same kind of constant speed on your own that the cruise control can.

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