Fourth generation japanese crossover appeared in the fall of 2012 - we only have a Japanese assembly and with all-wheel drive. Engines - two-liter (150 hp) and 2.5-liter (171 hp) gasoline boxer "fours", as well as a 2-liter turbo of 241 hp, which disappeared from the arsenal of the Russian Forester after modernization 2015 year. Transmissions - 6-speed manual and variator.

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Japanese descent, as it turned out, cannot guarantee a strong paintwork... After a couple of winters, chips and scratches appear on the body. However, it does not come to rust - the body is thoroughly protected from corrosion. Over the years, however, a red bloom may appear under the rear license plate.

BODY

When choosing a used Forester, it is important to make sure that it has not been in a major accident. The fact is that body partsas well as other parts are ruinously expensive. For example, replacing windscreen at the dealer - 80,000 rubles! About the same will be asked for a new front bumper with installation. It is good that we offer a wide selection of high-quality non-original parts, which are 3-4 times cheaper. And on showdowns there is plenty to choose from.

If you are not satisfied with the standard soundproofing, you can order an additional "Shumka" - the full one will cost 30,000 rubles. But with a badly closing fifth door - it does not slam the first time - you have to put up with it. it design feature "Forester" from the first generations of the car. The Forester doesn't have many electrical problems. Multimedia freezes periodically. Low beam, brake light and license plate light bulbs are often on. But they cost a penny.

ENGINE

But the motors are reliable, despite the original design - the motors are opposed, the pistons in the horizontally positioned cylinders move towards each other, like the fists of two boxers. The two-liter basic "four" FB 20 is considered the most reliable. Its resource is 250,000 km. Moreover, with overhaul usually do without replacing the cylinder block and head. Only piston rings and bushings are outside the tolerances. And after the "capital" the motor can run the same amount.

In the timing drive, the engine has a strong chain that nurtures 200,000 km or more. The main thing is to monitor the oil level and change it at least after 15,000 km, however, it can be done more often. Subarovskie oppositionists prefer high-quality synthetic oil viscosity 0W-20. Carter they have a modest volume. Therefore, lowering the level can cause not only overheating and oil starvation, but also directly affect the lifespan of the timing chain.

The 2.5-liter "four" is almost an exact copy of the "kopeck piece", with the only difference that the cylinders are bored to obtain a larger volume. As the diameter of the cylinders increased, the bridge between them became thinner. And this is already fraught with an increased tendency of the FB 25 to overheat. Therefore, in addition to checking the engine lubrication on both boxers, it is necessary to clean the engine and air conditioning radiators, which are very close to each other, every year. The procedure is not cheap - about 10,000 rubles. with the removal of parts. On both engines, sometimes, at 60,000 km, oil can leak from under the timing chain cover. The lid is placed on the sealant.

Life time drive belt directly depends on the operating conditions and "lives" on average 50,000-80,000 km. If you miss a replacement, a loose or broken leash can do a lot of trouble under the hood. After 100,000 km on dashboard often lights up check light Engine. If this happens after a long ride on high revs, error 0420 pops up, which means the use of unimportant fuel. Change the gas station or start filling gasoline with a higher octane numberand the problem usually goes away. But if you neglect high-quality fuel, the catalyst will sooner or later order a long life. And then either buy a new one for 77,000 rubles, or cut out the old one and make a snag for the second control sensor.

By the way, on the turbo engine, the second sensor is bypassed by flashing the electronic control unit. In general, the resource of turbo-boxers is noticeably less than that of naturally aspirated ones - somewhere up to 200,000 km. They are even more susceptible to overheating and, as a result, oil starvation. To avoid high costs for replacing the pump and turbine, install a turbo timer, as well as oil temperature and pressure sensors. It is recommended to reduce the engine lubricant change interval to 7500 km.

All engines are not cheap to maintain. Dealers charge almost 2,000 for replacement spark plugs alone, not counting the cost of parts. There is nothing to be done - the original design of opposites implies removal air filter and battery. It happens that the upper radiator tanks burst. There is only one way out - a replacement for a new one, and it is better to use an unoriginal one from 15,000 rubles

TRANSMISSION

The all-wheel drive system is also distinguished by a non-trivial design, where the torque is constantly transmitted to all four wheels. On rear axle comes about 51%, which gives the "Forester" rear-wheel drive habits. But there is no downshift on this generation. But over the long years of production of such a transmission, all of its congenital ailments have been cured. And even on fairly second-hand copies, no surprises happen. However, do not forget about regular oil changes in gearboxes and transfer case - this is the key to the longevity of the transmission. The Japanese recommend updating the fluids every 60,000 km.

The variator differs from other similar mechanisms by the presence of a torque converter, and the pushing belt is chain here, plus there are also 6 fixed virtual gears. I must say LineaTronic is very reliable. And to avoid problems, make it a rule to change the oil in it every 45,000 km. Moreover, it is better to use a proprietary lubricant - Subaru CVT Oil Lineartronic II. True, the "transmission" is very expensive, and a comprehensive replacement with consumables will cost almost 25,000 rubles. The mechanical box does not need to be serviced at all - it is filled with oil for the entire service life. Although in Russia dealers recommend updating it every 90,000 km. It won't get any worse, but it's not that expensive.

SUSPENSION

IN independent suspension breakdowns do not happen often. The penny stabilizer struts are the first to surrender. Weak point wheel bearings are considered, which are assembled with the hub, and serve an average of 70,000-100,000 km. By the way, the original part costs only about 10,000 rubles. By this time, the silent blocks of the front levers usually wear out. Repair - from 8000 rubles. Elastic bands last a little longer rear levers... And that's by and large everything. Even shock absorbers (8,000-12,000 rubles) will only ask for updates to 150,000 km, not earlier.

STEERING

Against such a rainbow background, it stands out for its fragility steering rack... The mechanism begins to knock, but you can still ride like this for a very, very long time. Dealers offer a replacement under warranty, and if the car is more than three years old, they install a new rail for 78,000 rubles. However, our Kulibins have found a solution: the repair of the rail costs only 12,000-14,000 rubles, and it is enough for another 100,000 km.

It so happened that many frame SUVs with each new generation are slowly becoming boring crossovers with a monocoque body and the remnants of the former glory of real "crooks". Another thing is Subaru Forester. He never claimed the laurels of an all-terrain vehicle and did not seek to get in the mud Nissan patrol or our UAZ. From the very beginning (that is, since 1997) Forester only hinted that he could be a little more than a mono-drive "puzoterka".

Increased ground clearance, constant four-wheel drive, the body is a little more than a station wagon - that's probably all. But if we add to this also engines with a minimum volume of two liters, then it turns out already quite interesting. The first Forester was built on the basis of the Impreza and looked more like a mediocre station wagon than a full-fledged SUV. At this time, marketers had not yet come up with the selling word "crossover", so the Forester was called modestly: a family SUV.

Years passed, the first generation was replaced by the second (in 2002), the third (in 2007), and in 2012 the last generation appeared. True, since 2012 it has undergone several changes, but conceptually Forester has remained the same: great all-rounder with off-road manners.

The fact that the car can drive not only outside the city is noticeable even from the outside. Forester doesn't look too tall, but ground clearance decent - 22 cm. And the short overhangs without the fashionable front "lip" hanging down to the ground are also made for a reason. However, the long body (almost 4.6 m) hides the height, and Forester's profile is even a little graceful. And certainly not aggressive: this iron Winnie the Pooh just asks to be stroked and put to bed with him in a warm crib.

Before looking at the car inside (which, by the way, is much more interesting), we note an important detail: we have a car on the test in almost the simplest configuration, of the "bells and whistles" - only a leather interior. However, this simplicity turned out to be deceiving.

What are rich ...

Having received the car key in the press park, I looked at it for a long time. It seems like a crossover, and it costs almost 1,940,000. And the key is almost the same as I had in those days when I drove a VAZ "classic". Oh, we are used to switchblade keys and to access without this very key! But everything is simpler here. Maybe this is where the Great Secret Truth of this crossover lies?

While we sit in the salon, pay attention to the ease of landing. It seems to be a banal thing, but not every crossover can be climbed into and not get dirty. But in Forester you can: the threshold is somehow very well made, which is not too wide, and most importantly, it is always clean, even after driving through the slush under the snow and rain. So, we sit down in a chair.

It looks like it couldn't be easier. And he has a minimum of adjustments, there is not even a lumbar support. But how comfortable it is to sit in it! And even on the way from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back, all my mortal body enjoyed the road and did not grumble at the landing. And this chair also has heating, which is very good for a "near-wooden" configuration. Moreover, all the seats, even the rear ones, are heated.

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By the way, there is also a heated steering wheel. It turns on in an unexpected way: a petal under the steering wheel. First thought: why did you do that? Second thought: this is cool! It is both convenient and you get used to it quickly. And how much satisfaction from the fact that everything is a little different in your car than the others ...

The first screen is located on the dashboard and partially duplicates what the on-board computer shows. But its main screen is located at the top, above the stove deflectors. Frankly speaking, it is not very convenient to look at it without the habit. Probably, if you transfer to Forester from some Citroen C3 Picasso, then nothing will seem unusual. But it will not be very easy for an unfamiliar person in the first hours. Especially poking around in the menu, pressing its button, located just below the emergency gang button between the deflectors.

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The largest screen is the 6.2-inch Subaru Starlink infotainment system. I cannot say that it is large and flawless, like Kim Kardashian's fillet. The responsiveness is not up to the mark, sometimes it slows down a little, but we cannot say that these shortcomings were repulsive. In general, everything works well, but the sound of the radio deserves special mention. Now you won't surprise anyone with six speakers (although for a cheap package this is already good), but the graphic equalizer, and most importantly, the sound that you can wind up, causes genuine delight. On the way, a little evil music lover woke up in me, who even made me stop periodically and adjust the sound for each sounding composition. In general, if you have not yet lost the ability to sob to the stories of Gary Moore about Paris in 1949 and the old Beaujolais, then Forester can be bought just for the sound.

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Even in our configuration there is a multifunction steering wheel. Moreover, it is also trimmed with leather. It's nice to hold it in your hands, it's also nice to know that we have both its two-way adjustment and cruise control. An empty package no longer seems empty.

Let's try to start the engine and drive this car on the highway and in the city. At the same time, we will find out what else is there, and what, perhaps, is missing.

The main thing is not to rush!

Engine

2.0 l, 150 hp

We start the motor by turning the key - there is no button here. Whoever starts the Subaru engine for the first time will have an unforgettable experience. Start of operation of the two-liter horizontally opposed gasoline engine - an exciting moment, like a kick in the jaw, from which first throws the head to the side, and then a slight turbidity sets in. Despite the fact that the Forester is a purely family car, it is impossible to hide its breed. As soon as the motor goes into working mode (that is, almost immediately), no signs of its operation are felt. Vibrations, sounds - none of this in the cabin. True, one cannot say that there is something completely outstanding under the hood. No, the power of the engine is 150 hp, it is atmospheric and does not at all hint at sports, aggression or anything like that.

An even quieter climate in the cabin is created by the L ineartronic variator. But Forester has a proprietary all-wheel drive system with active torque distribution (ACT) even in our simple configuration. And it works just fine, as we will see now.

Acceleration to 100 km / h, s

Driving away from the place of issue of the car, I, of course, heartily pressed the gas pedal. Before leaving the main road, I had time to think: that's it, guys, now I'm the king. Your lot is to swallow the dust from under my wheels and sniff the exhaust. This feeling ended as soon as I got 60 km / h. Here I ceased to be a king, although I retained a certain proportion of royalty. Further, the overclocking is no longer so active, but quite sufficient to accelerate and rebuild the way you want, and not how it goes.

In the city, it is impossible not to appreciate the review. Forester does not have blind spot monitoring, but with a very large glass area and beautiful mirrors, it is not needed. What else can you notice in the first minutes of movement?

Of the not very pleasant moments, I will only note the indecently long warm-up time. You can argue to the point of hoarseness, pick out arguments from different places and throw them at your opponents, but you cannot drive a cold engine. It is even worse to drive with frozen glass. The heating of the steering wheel and seats helps out in part - it will not freeze. But you should not wait at the place of warming up, it is better to wait a little and get under way.

Subaru Forester SJ
Declared fuel consumption per 100 km

Immediately we begin to master some buttons that were not too interested in the parking lot. For example, the window regulator and rear-view mirror control unit. It's hard for me to say that the genius ate for lunch that was then so depressed that he placed them in such an uncomfortable place, blocked by the armrest handle on the door. It is inconvenient to use, but again - only the first kilometers. Then you get used to it, and this ergonomic blunder no longer causes irritation.

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In general, designers and constructors were able to do a lot so that in the first moments it causes rejection, but then it starts to like it. In addition to the above, I will also say about the buttons on the steering wheel. Probably, if I were an outstanding violinist or a brilliant pianist with an incredible stretch of fingers, it would be easier for me to quickly get used to these elements of the multi-wheel. And yet, over time, I got used to these small buttons with an inconvenient location. And I began to like them too.

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On the track, a vague suspicion comes that the variator is a child of vice, born in debauchery and unloved even by parents. When trying to quickly pick up speed for overtaking, the engine starts to grumble at first, and then even jerk, but the car is still in no hurry to make the desired maneuver.

Maximum speed

But it turns out that you can make friends with Lineartronic too! The most important thing here is not to put too much pressure on the gas. If you press the pedal very slightly ahead of time, Forester has unexpected agility. It's hard to explain it in words, but the meaning is this: you don't need to rush it, you just need to whip it up a little. And he will fly. In any case, gaining 140 kilometers per hour for a quick overtaking is quite simple. And overtaking will become a pleasure.

And even more pleasure when overtaking, especially on snow, is provided by the symmetrical all-wheel drive Symmetrical AWD. Forester seems to be able to really control the situation himself and think ahead of the curve. By the way, this is also a very merit. good tires Hakkapeliitta 8, in which our car is shod. Be that as it may, Forester's sense of confidence is undeniable.

Hello dear forum users.

Last year, I still decided to change the car - Honda Accord 2007 onwards. engine 2.0. 155 h.p. MCP for something else.

The agony of choice. In general, thoughts about replacing a car began to come from 2012, but for a very long time I could not decide on the type of a future car - a sedan or a crossover, or maybe an SUV in general, my soul demanded a “fast-paced”, and my mind wanted a “rogue”. On the one hand, I drove on the Accord wherever it was necessary, and I mainly drive along the highway, and the city, of course, but on the other hand, in winter it is definitely better with all-wheel drive and there is more ground clearance - arrivals and exits to garages, yards, etc. ., and in summer the freedom of movement increases, especially in unfamiliar places. I wanted even faster dynamics at city speeds, because it is more convenient when there is already a powerful return at below average speeds, in principle I was not against a diesel engine, if you look at some specific cars. Fantasy extended to such cars as Tuareg and Grand Cherokee, was on a test drive Pajero 4 diesel, I remembered the feeling that this car really does not care for the road. I considered these SUVs rather for show, just to understand what they are, since I do not seem to need such large cars. All the same, at first I was more inclined towards sedans and it seemed like I wanted something like "premium". I visited the Audi salon in Yaroslavl, since we do not have it in the city, I sat in the A4, but it was not on the test, the girl manager practically persuaded to take a ride on the Ku5 engine. 2.0.turbo 225 hp, at first I refused because I was not going to take the Ku5 (it seems like I was aiming at A4 with Quatro with 2.0.turbo, but I haven’t decided yet with which dSG box or mechanics), but in such an A4, much coincides with the Ku5, only in the Ku5 the box was already an ordinary automatic machine, and not a DSG, well, in general, I agreed. The first feeling is that the car really goes and a good Shumka, the interior is also cool.

Strengths:

• Nice motor,
• four-wheel drive,
• controllability,
• patency,
• japanese assembly.

Weak sides:

• In some places there is savings in the cabin,
• the gas tank is too small.

Review Subaru 2.5i AWD CVT (Subaru Forester) 2014

Good to all!

Writing a review just about a car is somehow boring, but about traveling on it is already more interesting!

So - summer has come and it was Forester's turn to take his family to the sea in Bulgaria. In Qashqai, this path was done twice, so the road was familiar. This is the second dalnyak on Subaru, but the first was in winter, practically during the break-in period, and even with a huge box on the roof, so it was still difficult to draw any conclusions at that time. Now, when the mileage has passed fifteen thousand km, the first conclusions can be drawn.

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Review Subaru 2.5 AWD CVT (Subaru Forester) 2013

On the throes of choice. Briefly. I have long wanted this particular crossover. And it is with the 2.5 engine. Moreover, due to excise taxes, 2 liters and 2.5 liters in price almost equal. The contenders for my wallet were RAV 2.5, CX-5 2.5, X-Trail 2.5, SRV 2.4. I didn't even look at Tiga, Captiva / Antara, Koleos, Outlander, SGV and Yeti. Although, of course, I was interested, I will not hide. What if a super-action ?! So - the RAV and CX-5 in the standards of the complete sets are dogovaty, the SRV became a minibus, or something, and for some reason a pencil case was attached under the bottom on the left side, which completely deprived the car's clearance. X-Trail offered much more for the same money - leather, panoramic sunroof, great music, all-round cameras and a cloud of smaller gingerbread ... But the soul does not lie to him and that's it. I also looked at Acura RDH and Friel, but only second-hand. On fig b / y.

What happened in the end? And it turned out a revolution in the country, the dollar / euro rate went up, car dealerships were tired of changing price tags every day, and Subaru dealers, cunning ones, froze prices. So everything was decided by itself - I got what I wanted and quite inexpensively. Forik 2.5L, CVT, everything except leather and sunroof - rear-view camera, electric boot lid, xenon, 17 "casting, driver's electric seat (but no memory), 2-zone climate. In short, the simplest kit with 2.5L dviglom. All this happiness poured out to me at that moment in 31,000 Baku, taking into account two gifts - winter Hakka P2 (4 pcs) and 200 liters of gasoline for very good. good gas station. And Forik himself goes to Yokohama Geolander all-season. Hakku was loaded into the trunk and drove off, all such happy, free gasoline to master.

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Review Subaru Forester 2.5 AWD (Subaru Forester) 2013

He gave his first Forester to himself for 50 years in 2003. New 2nd generation 2 liter 125hp with manual gearbox with lowering. For 10 years of ownership, he has become a reliable friend to me. Did him scheduled maintenance and nothing else! Sold in October 2013 with a mileage of 265,000 km squeaking my heart. The car dealership in Moscow assessed the condition as very good and gave for it good price... I would not change the car myself, but my wife and son overcame it, take it and take a new one for your 60th birthday. In one day, everything was drawn up. In the morning I arrived on the old one and in the evening I left on the new one, even with numbers.

Took of course again Forester 4 generations 2.5 liters. with a variator (very much appreciated in Moscow traffic jams), succumbed to my son's persuasion, I would have had 2 liters, this one is very nimble for my age, jumps straight from the spot, I'm afraid to drive someone in the ass. Inevitably, one has to compare with an old friend Forester of the 2nd generation. On the old one with friends, families, every summer in several cars we went on a fishing trip to Akhtuba in the KAP.YARA district. By the way, this is one of the main reasons for buying all-wheel drive station wagon... A neighbor in our tent camp, who turned out to be an even more experienced fisherman, the owner of the Forester-turbo and also a Muscovite (before that I drove a Passat B-3), advised a neighbor in our camp, on his insistent advice, I became a Subaruvod and I have no regrets at all. Forester calmly dragged a trailer with a boat and equipment, and melon watermelons and, of course, a rich catch were also added back. The crawler gear was very helpful on the off-road with a heavy trailer, and the permanent four-wheel drive was taken out even on the dirt roads there, like plasticine, after rain. After buying a plot of land for a summer residence, I stopped traveling to Akhtuba and a car with a trailer became indispensable in construction.

For 265,000 km of expensive repairs, the clutch with the flywheel was replaced by 150,000 km and by 245,000 (each time 25,000-00) and for 125,000 self-leveling shock absorbers had to be changed (a kirdyk came to them) put KAYABU and sold them, it turned out to be a good thing. All other MOTs every 10,000 km from 7.5 to 15,000 rubles.

Strengths:

• Comfort,
• good dynamics,
• excellent variator,
• Subarovskaya reliability.

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Review of Subaru Forester 2.0 (Subaru Forester) 2013

Hello everyone!

Here I bought myself a Forester in February 2014 from the salon. Year of manufacture 2013 in a new body. I have already traveled about 9 thousand kilometers on it. How I chose and bought, I think it is not worth writing about this in detail. I will say briefly: I wanted an SUV, what would be the mechanics, decent ground clearance, four-wheel drive, a large trunk, comfort, so that the engine is only 2.0 liters and no more, and 150 horses. According to these characteristics, the Forester came up to me. What to write about your impressions? Soon it will be a year since I bought it, well, in order.

Management: electric power steering. Everything is at the level of a decent turning radius. Wheels R17, you can and the 18th. The steering wheel is skinless and electrically heated, but feels good in the hands. Full-time full AWD drive with ESP automatic stability control. I tried it both in winter and summer, in full offroad you need to turn it off (there is a button), it works.

Strengths:

Ground clearance 22 cm, appearance, cross-country ability, decent trunk, spacious comfortable interior.

Weak sides:

Suspension travel is too small (energy intensity). Rear window is covered with dust, mud, snow

Review of Subaru Forester (Subaru Forester) 2008

Good day!

This site helped a lot in choosing a car, so I consider it necessary to share my first impressions. Subaru Forester 2008 2l., Grade 4R. I always wanted to take something "jeep", because fishing is all free time in winter and summer. But frame machines this is always not very good on the track (swelling, fuel consumption) and a station wagon can fail in the most uncomplicated off-road situation.

This winter, I watched as a man in the ice on the Kama all day dragged his Tussan instead of perches (the clutch was burned in the first hour) until he was dragged away by an UAZ. Subaru has always disliked the appearance and large overhangs. But having passed the winter with a friend on his Outback, I fell in love with the car. Winter road keeps excellent. And when we got into a blizzard and 100 meters of the road was swept by a half-meter snowdrift, they turned on the lowering and rolled out without problems. By the way, only after that two Nivas followed us. Question appearance (and partly overhangs) was decided with the release of the new Forester III.

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Review of Subaru Forester (Subaru Forester) 2007

Review of Subaru Forester (Subaru Forester) 2006

Traveled for three years on VW-Passat 2000 (supported, from Germany). A miracle - a car in terms of convenience and comfort, but it is very low and the front suspension is not at all in terms of frequent replacement and high cost. My father-in-law had a "six" in hand for trips to the village, fishing, mushroom picking. But she was gone and the situation worsened. Selected supported Honda CR-V 2001 year

I just forgot about the pits, bumps, in the village there is no mud worse than Nivabut also the comfort is not very good. The Japanese saved on everything: plastic. soundproofing, climate control, heating, etc. But I realized: I need one, but newer and more comfortable.

I started searching, including on an Internet (thanks to the guys who take the time to give feedback). to salons, to friends. As a result, I stopped my eyes on the 2006 Honda CR-V, KIA-Spotridge (new), Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan-Htrail and Suzuki-Grand Vitara. I didn't think about Subaru, tk. in the spring I looked into the salon and did not like the price very much. Suzuki is a miracle in front, but the back is too small, and the rear seat trunk solutions did not like it.

Honda is good, but there is already a new one for replacement, and the drive is not a permanent tailgate, but an automatic machine, there is already experience, I wanted either a constant or connected by a driver.

KIA is rude (for me). Mitsubishi is good on the go, and the cheapest, but the interior is not the same again. Nissan is comfortable, especially the trunk, all sorts of coasters. boxes, again found a diesel engine, but the panel killed, and all sorts of reviews.

I called my master, he said: a rattle. We drove into the Subaru salon in the evening with the guys, got into the car: it is clear that people did not save on finishing, and two relatives have been serving for 9 and 5 years. Everyone is happy, but repairs are expensive. Well, here they give a guarantee, a table of prices for MOT. It seems normal, the model is 2 years old. Everything is. I didn't take the machine gun because of fishing. And so leather, sunroof, 2 liters, post. four-wheel drive. in short, a new one to wait 2 months .. under your personal order up to 5. There was one in the cabin. the color with his wife agreed and took.

But here the Japanese again distinguished themselves: rugs, mud flaps are expensive, only their signaling (such as the electrician will be removed from the warranty). Took floor mats on the market for 500 rubles, in the trunk for 400. I haven't found the mudguards yet. The run-in took place quietly and accurately. The other day they made TO-0, the car went better, maybe from self-hypnosis.

01.03.2007

Well, so I hit exactly 4500 km of winter roads. The car is generally good. But some nuances came to light.

Obviously there is not enough stability control system. Out of habit, after front-wheel drive, when entering a turn on snow-ice, I initially gave gas, but the car was thrown out. I began to read websites, watch and listen to advice - now I enter with steady gas or dropping, and besides, returning the steering wheel to its original position faster. Very sensitive to tire pressure and tire heating (happelito 4). I don’t know how it will be in the summer.

It gets under way in the snow: a little bump or covered with snow, immediately slipping into the wheels and smells of burnt clutch. True, if you go to a reduced one, then it goes easily. In an icy rut on the road she shakes: apparently the difference between the front and rear ruts of a car makes itself felt. But it doesn't hurt anywhere!

Strains the absence on-board computer (a thermometer is clearly insufficient for this). The leather of the seats takes a long time to warm up, it does not have time for the city. Fuel consumption is not encouraging: in the city up to 13 l \\ 100 km, outside the city there were no less than 11. Starts only from the 3rd attempt in frost up to 20 grams. Good thing in the garage. On long runs, there is not enough support to the elbow on the left. A slight rubber creak appeared during the passage of the transverse grooves. A couple of times the glass froze, and not to the seal, but miracles at the exit from the rubber band of the door. If you lay down rubber mats with a high side, then rear passengers feet are freezing - I had to switch to flat ones.

That's it. Write how you enter the icy turns! I'll get to the first MOT, I'll write more.

Forester SJ is a car that optimally combines sporty drive and modern comfort. On russian market 5 variants of Subaru Forester SJ are presented - VF, BM, CB, CS, GR, subdivided into 6 modifications. As usual, the four-wheel drive and horizontally opposed engine are naturally aspirated 2.0L and 2.5L and turbo 2.0L and from 147 to 241 hp. As for the gearbox, the Subaru Forester SJ versions from June 2013 to March 2015. are completed with a mechanical box or a chain variator ( classic machine is absent at all), and for updated versions from April 2015 only continuously variable transmission Lineartronic (2.0 CVT, 2.0T CVT, 2.5 CVT) is available.

So, the choice is made. You have become the owner of a car that allows you to swing a couple of thousand kilometers, squeezing to the fullest, while not feeling like a squeezed lemon. Now everything is in your hands: if you handle your car correctly, it will be able to go many, many thousands of kilometers without repair!

How long does it take to change the engine oil

Forester SJ has a demanding quality engine oil power unit... Experienced craftsmen advise adhering to the following engine oil change frequency:

• for new cars
• immediately after the end of the running-in-for a used car
• immediately after purchase (simultaneously with oil filterso that dirt and dust particles from the old filter do not get into the fresh oil)
• when operating atmospheric engines - every 10 thousand km
• when operating turbocharged engines - every 5 thousand km

Important note: in order to avoid trouble, it is recommended to fill the original type of oil into the Subaru engine; you cannot mix synthetic oil with semi-synthetic or mineral oil. If you are forced to use a fluid of a different brand, the engine must be completely flushed, observing a special technology, and the filter must be changed. Optimally suited for the Forester SJ is the 5W30 Idemitsu ZEPRO Touring for atmospheric engines, the 5W40 Idemitsu ZEPRO Racing 5W40.

When to change the oil in the variator

When to change the oil in mechanics

Subaru believes the CVT is the most efficient drivetrain for crossovers, so the new generation Subaru Forester SJ, as already mentioned, is offered only with a CVT.

However, the Forester SJ's 6-speed manual is still in the running. This model is equipped with a damper clutch with a soft and smooth ride at the start, allowing even an inexperienced driver to feel quite comfortable. It is necessary to change the oil in the manual transmission at intervals of 2 - 3 years or with a mileage of 50 thousand km. The mechanics are poured with oil K0321AA093 Subaru Extra LSD 75W90 GL5 and K0321F0090 Subaru Gearoil 75W80. Fully synthetic GL5 oil with more special EP additives to help extend bearing life, hypoid gear, satellites.

What is the oil change interval in the gearbox

In Forester SJ with mechanics, the front gearbox is combined with the transmission, so the oil change in it is carried out simultaneously with the oil in the box with a frequency of 50 thousand km. The rear gearbox is more loaded, so the oil in it should be changed more often, namely, with a run of 30 thousand km. At the same time, the same type of fluid is poured into the box itself, combined with the front gearbox, and into the rear gearbox.

The difference between Forester SJ cars with a variator is that it is necessary to change the oil in the front and rear differentials with the same mileage of 30 thousand km. This is due to the fact that they are subjected to high loads and temperature effects due to the fact that a small volume of liquid is used. Both gearboxes use the same oil as the mechanical box (75W90).

How often to change the brake fluid

Brake fluid is an important safety component, because when braking a car, the force from the hydraulic drive to the pads and discs, leading to a decrease in speed and stopping, is transmitted precisely thanks to it. Over time, the liquid loses its original properties, due to which the functioning is impaired brake system and the handling of the car as a whole, which is fraught with an accident.

Replacement frequency brake fluid is determined depending on the components included in it, as well as on the nature of the ride. At the same time, if you rarely drive, the period of use of the fluid is usually measured in years and ranges from 1 to 2 years. If the trips are short but frequent, then the maximum period should not exceed 30 thousand km.

In the event that the car is operated in unfavorable conditions or increased loads, it makes sense to carry out an extraordinary replacement of the brake fluid. In other cases, it is recommended to change the brake fluid for Forester SJ during the maintenance process. At the same time, based on practical experience, we recommend producing full replacement brake fluid, not topping up. When fresh fluid is mixed with the remains of the old fluid, the quality deteriorates, which can lead to corrosion of internal components and reduce the response of the system to pressing the brake pedal.

When to Change Spark Plugs

Subaru Forester SJ is equipped with iridium candles ignition for gasoline 4-cylinder engines. This is a new generation product that can withstand ultra-high temperatures and loads, maintaining its functionality for a long time. The estimated resource of such candles varies from 60,000 to 120,000 km and is highly dependent on the quality of fuel and maintenance. fuel system (filters, throttle etc.), because iridium is very sensitive to low-quality gasoline.

Therefore, no one will say absolutely exactly how long to change the spark plugs in your particular case. We recommend checking them every 25-30 thousand km. Conscientious masters of our service center will never impose the replacement of candles if the need is not yet ripe. The replacement will be carried out only in case of such critical violations as burnout of the central electrode, a decrease in the thickness of the side electrode and an increase in the gap that prevents normal ignition.

Fuel filter replacement interval

The fuel filter performs a vital function of protecting the engine from foreign particles. Once in fuel, these particles cause wear and tear. fuel pump and injectors, and in addition, they impede the flow of fuel, reducing the efficiency of the engine, reducing the efficiency of the spark plugs, increasing the temperature in the combustion chambers and, as a result, the failure of the internal combustion engine as a whole.

In the latest Forester models, the fuel filter is located in the gas tank, assembled with the gas pump, therefore, according to the regulations, it is recommended to replace the flask and rubber seals at the same time.

For the submersible design, which is used on the Forester SJ, it is necessary to change the fuel filter after 50 thousand kilometers (versus 25 thousand kilometers for cars with an external filter, which was installed before 2003). When using fuel of questionable quality, inspection and, if necessary, replacement fuel filter need to be produced more often.

General maintenance regulations FORESTER SJ. registration for TO

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