2015 Forester 2.0

[Tohto]

25 minutes ago, richard_crl032 said:

Hey Tohto/Immotive

Your sharing woke me up .. 

Not sure why but had always tot w40 for fxt and hence w30 .. indeed should be w30 and w20 instead per manual here which I had for 2 yrs but admittedly din read its 700 pages:

<<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZQ5jHwq2iKgoSUbolhE8cH3OtaUoTa0/view?usp=drivesdk>>

Also read of usa forum on premium "gas" requirement of fxt and tot octane 95 suffice but octane 98 is what it is designed and needed unless owners dun want right performance.

It is a good start to the long weekend holidays and happy deepavali to our indian bros here.

Cheers.

Richard

 

In term of petrol, some of the FXT bros already did dyno test to for 95 and 98. 98 give 20+hp on wheel compare to 95. 

So from factory the engine are tuned for 98.

[flikmy]

Hi expert here. Been a while since I last visited.

I changed my tires to Continental CPC6 about 2 years back. Got a screw in my back tire over the weekend and had to repair it. Was told that the tire is getting bald. Total distance driven is about 27k so far. Seems longevity isn't that good with CPC6.

Last I've visited this forum, the Michelin Primacy 3 and Pirelli Verdes seemed to be recommended. I'm still on the stock rims and not intending to change them, so tires will be 225/55/R18. Looking for comfort, reduced noise and possibly better tire longevity. I think CPC6 was pretty bad with noise and longevity. 

Realise Michelin has updated with Primacy 4, so are there any new recommendations now, or should I stick with the Primacy 4?

[titaniclexus]

On 10/26/2019 at 8:56 AM, Tohto said:

In term of petrol, some of the FXT bros already did dyno test to for 95 and 98. 98 give 20+hp on wheel compare to 95. 

So from factory the engine are tuned for 98.

I had downgraded from 98 to 95 for my FNA, don't feel any diff on power... but my wallet got some saving... haha...

Personally, I feel the petrol make not much diff, except Shell V Power from Msia... if compare 98 vs 95, same same in power, maybe is for FNA, but if for FXT, it can be compensated by turbocharged too.

Added a Pivot throttle controller, feel more power than petrol.... 😀

[titaniclexus]

1 hour ago, flikmy said:

Hi expert here. Been a while since I last visited.

I changed my tires to Continental CPC6 about 2 years back. Got a screw in my back tire over the weekend and had to repair it. Was told that the tire is getting bald. Total distance driven is about 27k so far. Seems longevity isn't that good with CPC6.

Last I've visited this forum, the Michelin Primacy 3 and Pirelli Verdes seemed to be recommended. I'm still on the stock rims and not intending to change them, so tires will be 225/55/R18. Looking for comfort, reduced noise and possibly better tire longevity. I think CPC6 was pretty bad with noise and longevity. 

Realise Michelin has updated with Primacy 4, so are there any new recommendations now, or should I stick with the Primacy 4?

Go for Michelin, sure quiet, guaranteed plus chopped... haha... Using Primacy 3ST currently, you can try out Primacy 4, profile 235/55/18, our master Richard juz changed recently... 😊

[flikmy]

11 minutes ago, titaniclexus said:

Go for Michelin, sure quiet, guaranteed plus chopped... haha... Using Primacy 3ST currently, you can try out Primacy 4, profile 235/55/18, our master Richard juz changed recently... 😊

Thanks for the recommendation. Don't think the FXT stock rim can take 235/55/18 though.

Was recommended earlier at the tire shop to go with a deal for yokohama RV-02. Going for $170 per tire vs $245 on the Michelin. Tempted with the big savings and the yokohama had available stock. However, I think will switch to the Michelin Primacy 4 instead since I hear that they last fairly long too.

[OnceInALifeTime]

On 10/25/2019 at 10:11 PM, Tohto said:

My FXT is already 110k, using 5W30 since day 1. 

Just follow the manual, modern engine are different from older time where need w40 or w50.

It will depends on the specification of the Engine oil, citing example;

Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 Specifications: API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

https://www.shell.com.sg/motorists/oils-lubricants/helix-for-cars/helix-fully-synthetic/shell-helix-ultra-5w.html

Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 Specifications: API SN; ILSAC GF-5; ACEA A5/B5

https://www.shell.com.my/motorists/oils-lubricants/helix-for-cars/helix-fully-synthetic/shell-helix-ultra-5w-30.html

Main Difference between A3/B3, A3/B4 and A5/B5 would be the HTHS figures. Although both will attained API SN.

Recommend to go for 5w-30 oil which attain ACEA A3/B4 or C3 or C4 standards.

For Subaru Motul oils, limited technical information but does achieved SN standards.

SUBARU Engine Oil by MOTUL 5W30.pdf

SUBARU Engine Oil by MOTUL 0W20.pdf

[titaniclexus]

1 hour ago, flikmy said:

Thanks for the recommendation. Don't think the FXT stock rim can take 235/55/18 though.

Was recommended earlier at the tire shop to go with a deal for yokohama RV-02. Going for $170 per tire vs $245 on the Michelin. Tempted with the big savings and the yokohama had available stock. However, I think will switch to the Michelin Primacy 4 instead since I hear that they last fairly long too.

Someone did mentioned earlier, he has installed the 235/55/18 with his stock FXT rims, you may check it out.

My FNA stock tyres came with Yokohama Geolandar, when i changed to Primacy 3ST with XT rims, it make alot of different bro... i meant the noise level.... instantly you can feel so much quiet on Michelin.

Of cos, the price for Michelin is abit exp but not the exp one too, there are many options tyres and brand avaiable, depend on your need and requirements bro. Just to suggest if you want quiet feel, Michelin sure wun go wrong.... but other brand if you can stand the noise level, then is fine.

[Tohto]

4 hours ago, titaniclexus said:

I had downgraded from 98 to 95 for my FNA, don't feel any diff on power... but my wallet got some saving... haha...

Personally, I feel the petrol make not much diff, except Shell V Power from Msia... if compare 98 vs 95, same same in power, maybe is for FNA, but if for FXT, it can be compensated by turbocharged too.

Added a Pivot throttle controller, feel more power than petrol.... 😀

As I said that is for FXT. High power turbo engine make make different on the tuning. This is not hear say. Is confirm by FXT owner. 

And with the good tuner, can easily squeezed another 20 to 30 hp on the wheel.

 

For NA engine just save the money. 

Edited October 29, 2019 by Tohto

[titaniclexus]

13 hours ago, Tohto said:

As I said that is for FXT. High power turbo engine make make different on the tuning. This is not hear say. Is confirm by FXT owner. 

And with the good tuner, can easily squeezed another 20 to 30 hp on the wheel.

 

For NA engine just save the money. 

Ya... agreed with you if tuning, it can gain easily another 20 - 30 hp. But I think most of the FXT bros going to tune is cos they are changing the after market exhaust (Invidia or FOX), which need to tune to compensate the lost of power either in mid or end (cant recall).

Haha... for FNA I have the same thought too, really can save the money, cos not cheap abt $600 which i did enquiry sometime back. What understand from FNA bro, pick up and accelerating improve, but personally I dont think magically improve lah, so rather chose the cheapest option play with used pivot throttle controller. 

There is a risk for tuning too, if MI detected, entire vehicle warranty will be gone case. But arguable that MI can't detect but no one really can guaranteed, so it is at your own risk.? 🤔

[milynot]

Recently just set up pin code to plan for keyless entry. But when I leave the access key in the car, it doesn’t allow me to lock the car. 
Can someone share how to leave the key inside the car and lock it? So that I can just use the pin code to unlock the car. 

[flikmy]

On 10/29/2019 at 5:08 PM, titaniclexus said:

Someone did mentioned earlier, he has installed the 235/55/18 with his stock FXT rims, you may check it out.

My FNA stock tyres came with Yokohama Geolandar, when i changed to Primacy 3ST with XT rims, it make alot of different bro... i meant the noise level.... instantly you can feel so much quiet on Michelin.

Of cos, the price for Michelin is abit exp but not the exp one too, there are many options tyres and brand avaiable, depend on your need and requirements bro. Just to suggest if you want quiet feel, Michelin sure wun go wrong.... but other brand if you can stand the noise level, then is fine.

Changed to Primacy 4. So far I think it's much quieter than the CPC6. Maybe it's because I've plonked down $980 on them. 😅

Yet to drive on a highway at higher speeds to really be sure.

Thanks for the recommendation!

[richard_crl032]

On 10/29/2019 at 1:58 PM, flikmy said:

Hi expert here. Been a while since I last visited.

I changed my tires to Continental CPC6 about 2 years back. Got a screw in my back tire over the weekend and had to repair it. Was told that the tire is getting bald. Total distance driven is about 27k so far. Seems longevity isn't that good with CPC6.

Last I've visited this forum, the Michelin Primacy 3 and Pirelli Verdes seemed to be recommended. I'm still on the stock rims and not intending to change them, so tires will be 225/55/R18. Looking for comfort, reduced noise and possibly better tire longevity. I think CPC6 was pretty bad with noise and longevity. 

Realise Michelin has updated with Primacy 4, so are there any new recommendations now, or should I stick with the Primacy 4?

Hi Flikmy,

Indeed CPC6 is noisy as previous tried and shared but sorry to hear longevity also sucks ... my primacy 3 ST lasted about 45k was was still good but changed out cos it was unbalanced and noisy due to not rotating them for cannot remember 20-30k km.

Primacy 4 ST unfortunately had changed their profile to be more grippy but lost their legendary quietness despite marketing BS of lower 0.5db from Primacy 3 ST ... you can see significant difference in the thread pattern. I learnt from my 1 year mazda 6 change from early days and now on also Prmacy 4 but European version since I wanted 235/55/18 instead of available 235/50/18 vs stock of 225/55/18... 55 is to give more rubber for improved comfort especially since 235 oreli less comfy and more noise with more contact for grip.

Frankly I also cannot advise better but did tried Scorpion Verdes which is fine on noise but do not know its longevity since I changed out then to Primacy ST 3 ... as such, you may want to stay with Primacy 4 ST since at least longevity is somewhat assured.

Hope this helps and cheers.

Richard

[richard_crl032]

On 10/30/2019 at 9:22 AM, titaniclexus said:

Ya... agreed with you if tuning, it can gain easily another 20 - 30 hp. But I think most of the FXT bros going to tune is cos they are changing the after market exhaust (Invidia or FOX), which need to tune to compensate the lost of power either in mid or end (cant recall).

Haha... for FNA I have the same thought too, really can save the money, cos not cheap abt $600 which i did enquiry sometime back. What understand from FNA bro, pick up and accelerating improve, but personally I dont think magically improve lah, so rather chose the cheapest option play with used pivot throttle controller. 

There is a risk for tuning too, if MI detected, entire vehicle warranty will be gone case. But arguable that MI can't detect but no one really can guaranteed, so it is at your own risk.? 🤔

Hi Titanic,

For NA, pivot ethrottle is great and also think FNA has fine pick up ... it is only at spirited 50-60kmhr range that it runs flat.

To me, key benefit of the 350Nm torque for pick up of the FXT is that engine remains quiet which makes driving a more stress-free experience due to the available headroom that I cannot say for my previous 2.4l  NA Estima with much lower torque.

Cheers,

Richard

Edited October 31, 2019 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

15 hours ago, milynot said:

Recently just set up pin code to plan for keyless entry. But when I leave the access key in the car, it doesn’t allow me to lock the car. 
Can someone share how to leave the key inside the car and lock it? So that I can just use the pin code to unlock the car. 

Hi milynot,

Check these out to retry ?

https://www.franksubaru.com/blog/2016/august/30/how-to-set-up-subaru-pincode-access.htm

https://www.camelbacksubaru.com/blog/2017/march/16/video-how-to-set-up-subaru-pin-code-access.htm

Proximity sensor issue ?

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/pin-code-access-question.210345/

Cheers.

Richard

[milynot]

On 10/31/2019 at 1:50 PM, richard_crl032 said:

Hi milynot,

Check these out to retry ?

https://www.franksubaru.com/blog/2016/august/30/how-to-set-up-subaru-pincode-access.htm

https://www.camelbacksubaru.com/blog/2017/march/16/video-how-to-set-up-subaru-pin-code-access.htm

Proximity sensor issue ?

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/pin-code-access-question.210345/

Cheers.

Richard

Thanks Richard, it works.

[MPS]

Hi all, I am driving a July 2016 XT. Recently I went to MI to do my servicing and a CVT fliud change. After I got back my car, I noticed my max boost is no longer at 1.27 but only boost max to 1.19. So can i know what are the max boost for most of you? TIA!

[MPS]

Update to Max Boost Query: Did a few hard runs and now my max boost has gone back to 1.27.

[Stratovarius]

16 hours ago, MPS said:

Update to Max Boost Query: Did a few hard runs and now my max boost has gone back to 1.27.

Same. Factory setting is 1.3bar. Mine lowest was 1.23 after service. Floor a few times it should go back to 1.3.