Subaru parts reviews

Likely the A/C compressor as some previously stated. A mechanic can do a diagnostic to see what is going on. Mine went out at 72K and had to be replaced at the dealer out of warranty, but SoA gave me $400 credit.

CVT has a lag going into reverse/drive. Just remember to stay on the brake when after switching for at least a second before moving.

Don’t listen to all the CVT hate. It’s actually a pretty solid transmission, works well, and shifts fast. Drive modes make it fun as well.

Better than to deal with rev hang, getting gear stuck in 1st gear (TSB on 2015 models, I had this issue in the road twice), and trying to add mods like a short throw shifter and shifter stop to make the shifter actually adequate.

Too bad the current WRX GT costs 45K, but with inflation it is what it is.

I waited till like 100k to do my spark plugs on my 2013 Crosstrek, they were still good just not as efficient

Just traded in my 2015 Forester with 219,000 miles and the original spark plugs.

My 2020 Ascent has 24k on the Odometer, and the original Falken tires look brand new.

Motul 8100 stopped all oil burning issues I had in my Subaru Turbo. Mobile 1 would just burn off and I had to constantly add oil

I believe the final takeaway was that Valvoline Max protection was the best

I use Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic in my 21 Forester. $23 for 5qt from Walmart and $12 oil filter from dealership.

If it's the typical 2.5 SOHC H4, that is the year and same mileage where my head gaskets failed on my Legacy of that generation. The failures are external leaks almost all the time so if you see drops of oil on your driveway, it's a good chance they are weeping.

Optimas don’t seem to hold up any better than the AGM from the parts store.

Optoma are shit nowadays anyway.