2015 Forester 2.0

[Slowcat]

Ultra disappointment with the so called Harman Kardon system. Was expecting bit more clarity in the sound production. In my previous ride, i was using a pioneer midrange 1din HU as the original HU was spoiled after a while. I also changed to some taiwan brand speaker for the front 2 doors that the installer recommend with a top up of around $300 more and it sound so clear and solid even without any bass speaker nor amplifier. My CO and i will just suddenly mute the sound as it causing frustration and headache from time to time... 

 

change to the old system since tried and tested.

[Icarus]

Less than 1 month for me - existing stock. 

 Sorry upon registration - 5 days due to delays. It was originally planned for 2 days after registration. 

[Marana]

Good morning guys,

 

Anyone can help me to understand on the pros and cons of using Mobil 1 5w50 compare to the stated manual recommended 5w30 engine oil?

 

 

 

[inlinesix]

Good morning guys,

 

Anyone can help me to understand on the pros and cons of using Mobil 1 5w50 compare to the stated manual recommended 5w30 engine oil?

 

If manual says 5-30, juz use 5-30.

 

The engine is not designed for oil heavier than 30wt.

[L23]

Ultra disappointment with the so called Harman Kardon system. Was expecting bit more clarity in the sound production. In my previous ride, i was using a pioneer midrange 1din HU as the original HU was spoiled after a while. I also changed to some taiwan brand speaker for the front 2 doors that the installer recommend with a top up of around $300 more and it sound so clear and solid even without any bass speaker nor amplifier. My CO and i will just suddenly mute the sound as it causing frustration and headache from time to time... 

 

If i'm not wrong, the HK system is not truly HK in the forester.

 

Any expert bro here can verify? 

Edited July 12, 2016 by L23

[Gtkazama]

If i'm not wrong, the HK system is not truly HK in the forester.

 

Any expert bro here can verify? 

 

http://www.harmankardon.com/content?ContentID=subaru-forester

 

It is HK. But honestly I do not have good impression on this system during my test drive.

 

[Redfur]

http://www.harmankardon.com/content?ContentID=subaru-forester

 

It is HK. But honestly I do not have good impression on this system during my test drive.

 

Wow... 440 watt with amplifier and 8 speaker setup and yet, the sound from this HK system sounds muffled and the tone clarity is bad.

[BenTong]

Hi, is someone able to help?

 

Thanks!!

 

http://www.subaru.asia/sg/en/owners/aftersales/media/service_packages/preventive_service.pdf

 

http://www.subaru.asia/sg/en/owners/aftersales/media/service_packages/service_maintenance.pdf

[WML888]

Wow... 440 watt with amplifier and 8 speaker setup and yet, the sound from this HK system sounds muffled and the tone clarity is bad.

Is there a switch to turn ON the amplifier.

.. ?

[Redfur]

Is there a switch to turn ON the amplifier.

.. ?

not sure, i just saw it under the left passenger seat.

[WML888]

Nah, i dun like to go msia these days. Doubt i will ever fully utilized all the horses in the fxt. Anyway, i bought it not mainly for the turbo engine, but rather more for the HK sound system, the strengthen front suspension and stronger brakes. Anyway, this car is not designed to be a fast sports car. Its more of a good hauler for the family, especially when car is fully loaded with passengers and stuff. The back seats got leg rear room which is useful for me since i'm installing 2 car seats. So even if they are both rear facing, i still get decent room for myself and my front passenger.

 

Hmm, with the tall height and big surface area, i'm not sure if it will perform well at high speeds (>150km/h) on the NSHW.

AWD+low CG layout+solid chasis, it should perform well >150km/hr.

 

But, operate long (> 15 minutes) at such higher band of rpm range in high compression ratio boxer engine, I would think the engine likely to generate excessive amounts of heat... any expert can comment ?

[Tohto]

Good morning guys,

 

Anyone can help me to understand on the pros and cons of using Mobil 1 5w50 compare to the stated manual recommended 5w30 engine oil?

5W50 is way TOO thick.

Modern engine don't need such thick engine oil.

[Legacygts]

There is a closed FB group and also a whatsapp group, which i didnt join coz dun wanna tio poison lol... Btw, the change in colour for leather is also change in quality. The upgraded leather is better in terms of quality. I only realized it when i took over my red fxt in terra brown leather.

With the upgrade, do they leather the centre console, centre side knee panel and centre info top? Just feel that the amount top up is not worth unless the quality is a few notch better than black and they use real leather. :)

[BenTong]

5W50 is way TOO thick.

Modern engine don't need such thick engine oil.

Probably car will have stroke or an engine (heart) Attack

[Marana]

Probably car will have stroke or an engine (heart) Attack

 

Hahaha.. so far driven 10,000km. I will change to 5w30 in my next appointment. 5w50 is recommended by our dealer here in Brunei.

[BenTong]

Hahaha.. so far driven 10,000km. I will change to 5w30 in my next appointment. 5w50 is recommended by our dealer here in Brunei.

Didn't know local dealer so desperate for car repair business...

[Marana]

Didn't know local dealer so desperate for car repair business...

 

Bro, any engine oil recommendation for 5w30 other Mobil 1? Amsoil, Castrol, Shell, liqui moly, voltronic?

[Shibadog]

Hahaha.. so far driven 10,000km. I will change to 5w30 in my next appointment. 5w50 is recommended by our dealer here in Brunei.

 

hi there! u driving a SJ FXT in Brunei?

 

the 5w50 is more suited for the older EJ20/25 engines. The newer FA20 has a different engine oil requirement.