How many times has my Subaru Forester blown?
I have a Subaru Forester 2004 with a turbo. The turbo has blown three times. First time was around 50k miles, second one at 51k miles and now the third at 54k miles. Have done oil changes every 3k miles with documentation. First time Subaru paid only because we had our oil change docs which is what they immediately blame it on.
How often does a Subaru Forester need an oil change?
BC. I have a Subaru Forester 2004 with a turbo. The turbo has blown three times. First time was around 50k miles, second one at 51k miles and now the third at 54k miles. Have done oil changes every 3k miles with documentation. First time Subaru paid only because we had our oil change docs which is what they immediately blame it on.
Are there any problems with my 2005 Subaru Turbo?
If you own a 2005 and newer Subaru with a Turbo there is a chance that you may be aware of some problems associated with the turbo becoming starved for oil and eventually failing. In the most extreme cases taking the entire engine with it.
What was the problem with my Subaru vf40 Turbo?
Now let’s get to the good stuff! Once the red beauty was towed home and placed in the dry, loving surroundings of the garage, I found that the shaft inside the VF40 turbo had been completely starved of oil, and it broke in half at the center bearing.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester Turbo?
The turbo has never been a problem. Just make sure that you change the oil as recommended using quality oil, don’t hit boost before the oil is warmed up ( some time after the water!) and let it cool after you’ve had it on boost – so no 90mph to the drive and then switch off!
If you own a 2005 and newer Subaru with a Turbo there is a chance that you may be aware of some problems associated with the turbo becoming starved for oil and eventually failing. In the most extreme cases taking the entire engine with it.
What causes a Subaru Turbo to overheat?
This is a picture of what Subaru calls a union screw, but basically it is a filter installed in the oil supply line to the turbo, and if this filter is restricted there will be an oil delivery issue to the turbo, causing it to become starved for oil and overheat.
I have a Subaru Forester 2004 with a turbo. The turbo has blown three times. First time was around 50k miles, second one at 51k miles and now the third at 54k miles. Have done oil changes every 3k miles with documentation. First time Subaru paid only because we had our oil change docs which is what they immediately blame it on.
What are the cel codes for a 2006 XT Forester?
2006 – CEL codes – P2444, P1410, P2431? I have an automatic 2006 XT Limited (turbo) forester. Recently “Sue” lost acceleration power going uphill and sputtered out on me. We got her towed home.
How often should I change the oil in my 2004 Forester?
I have a 2004 Turbo Forester. It’s been maintained since purchased new at the same dealer with oil changes every 3500 miles or so and all the “big” required/recommended maintenance every 15000 miles. After the 75000 mile check, I kept smelling a burning oil smell, especially when car was idling.
Why is my air pump stuck on my Subaru Forester?
P2444 SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK ON Just guessing from these codes, the pump may actually be working, and the issue could be a bad electrical connector (loose or corroded), a faulty relay, a blocked pipe, or faulty solenoid valve (and include a bad earth connection).
BC. I have a Subaru Forester 2004 with a turbo. The turbo has blown three times. First time was around 50k miles, second one at 51k miles and now the third at 54k miles. Have done oil changes every 3k miles with documentation. First time Subaru paid only because we had our oil change docs which is what they immediately blame it on.
How often should I Change my Subaru turbocharger?
I’ve been reading threads on several websites about Subaru turbochargers failing early. I have a 2004 Turbo Forester. It’s been maintained since purchased new at the same dealer with oil changes every 3500 miles or so and all the “big” required/recommended maintenance every 15000 miles.
Is there anything wrong with a Subaru Turbo?
There is nothing wrong with Subaru turbochargers. They’re the same ones used on many makes of cars and anytime a turbo fails it’s due to lack of oil, overheating, irregular oil changes, etc, etc. In short<<<, have them find why the turbo is starved for oil and getting killed.