I use 5w30 Pennzoil platinum and a Fram Endurance synthetic oil filter in all my Subes.
Vehicle:
Subaru
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I personally use Pennzoil Platinum in my Ascent and Mobil 1 in my Crosstrek, mostly for cost and availability reasons.
Pros: cost, availability
Vehicle:
Subaru
Hengst filter in the stock box. Generally stock is best for air filters and the classic paper filters work better at actually filtering out particulates than performance ones.
Pros: good filtration
Vehicle:
Subaru
The brand I prefer seems to have gone out of production (Denso Designer aero frame style). These were OEM on my 2009 Forester and I used them on everything I own after discovering that. Getting harder to find complete pairs for my cars, I only have a few left that I've hoarded.
Quality is worth it, I replace wipers when they no longer perform up to expectations rather than on a set schedule.
Pros: quality is worth it
Cons: hard to find
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I have a 2023 touring with the same problem. Dead battery multiple times within the first few months. The dealership put in a new larger battery (900 cca) Subaru brand, had to take out the factory battery tray to make room for it. No problems as of yet.
Pros: new larger battery, no problems
Cons: dead battery multiple times
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I have a 2023 touring with the same problem. Dead battery multiple times within the first few months. The dealership put in a new larger battery (900 cca) Subaru brand, had to take out the factory battery tray to make room for it. No problems as of yet.
Pros: new larger battery, no problems
Cons: dead battery multiple times
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I have a drilled and slotted set with performance pads from R1 Concepts (was going ti replace pads but 1 rotor was bad). I have had them for about 4 months now and only complaint us the squeeky pads. I have a larger vehicle (Forester) so i feel the fade a bit sooner than most, but i feel these rotors do a good job of preventing that. I dont ride the brakea that hard but its still noticable.
Pros: prevents brake fade
Cons: squeeky pads
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Watch for leaking power steering pumps (lots of them seem to leak), and make sure the sway bar bushings are in good condition.
Pros: good sway bar bushings
Cons: leaking power steering pumps
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 200000 km
I have Mishmoto ( dont recommend) on my 2016 wrx in Arizona at 110 days w the Ac on it runs at 190-197 on the streets. While on the freeway its at 215 avg while cruising at 80mph. Been on my car since 2017 I think. But this was before CSF and whatnot came around. Can’t wait to save up and switch.
Cons: high street temperatures, high freeway temperatures, wants to replace
Vehicle:
Subaru
Make sure they use OEM or it's going to be an issue.
Pros: OEM recommended
Cons: non-OEM problematic
Vehicle:
Subaru
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