Why is the Subaru WRX not reliable?
The WRX STI has had well-documented issues with its EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine. There have been a number of lawsuits over premature engine failure due to a defect that allowed contaminated oil to carry “damaging metal debris through the engines,” according to court documents.
Why do Subarus Ringland fail?
Why Do Subaru Ringlands Fail? Anything that promotes detonation such as low octane fuel, lack of proper tuning, and prolonged hard driving can potentially cause piston ringland failure. Detonation is when the mixture auto-ignites and forms an additional flame front in the combustion chamber.
Why does my Subaru Impreza stall at low rpm?
So, I’ve just barely installed new plugs (OEM) and new wiring (at the same time I installed a new timing kit, I just hit 100,000 miles) – the hesitation is gone and the power is back, but a new problem has emerged: The car idles at an EXTREMELY low RPM when started (less than 500) and barely stays alive.
When did the Subaru WRX STI come out?
Let’s find out. Revered for its abilities, Subaru launched the latest generation of the WRX and WRX STI in 2014. Due to its outstanding performance benefits at a bargain price, Subaru saw huge success with the WRX among the car community.
Is there a problem with my Subaru Impreza GC8?
We cleaned that and the air box out and everything is running much more smoothly now, a steady idle at 750 RPM’s. Thanks again for your response, shaz. Not a problem, cleaning anything completely spaced my mind. Glad you figured it out though. I’m having the exact same issue on my ’06 Impreza. Really rough idle and stalling while driving.
What kind of engine does the Subaru WRX have?
Revered for its abilities, Subaru launched the latest generation of the WRX and WRX STI in 2014. Due to its outstanding performance benefits at a bargain price, Subaru saw huge success with the WRX among the car community. The Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-4 engine.