Completely new to Subaru

Fishstick · 07-02-2009, 09:59 AM

Bought a new '09 Forester recently. Traded in a Chrysler minivan. Although I have owned Hondas and Toyotas, this is my first Subaru. There will be some things that will take getting used to; even some things I'm not quite happy with. But I'm satisfied I made the right choice.

I have noticed a certain amount of griping from some long-time Forester owners regarding the 2009 redesign. Yes, the new Forester is less distinctive, less quirky, less unique. It no longer occupies a category of one. But I and many other new Forester owners would not have bought it had it not moved up into a class dominated by RAV 4 and CRV, taken them on, and beaten them soundly.

This website is a wonderful resource. Already I have learned the correct torque for the oil drain plug, how to break in my new Boxer engine, what kinds of oil filters are favored by experienced users and much more. Thanks from a new member.

Duderotomy · 07-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Welcome to the forum from Niagara Falls!

cfsubie · 07-02-2009, 10:25 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Foz. Lots of good folks and information here. Don't forget to post pics.. We love pics..

Tussen · 07-02-2009, 11:29 AM

Glad to have you with us!
Post up some pics!

Dan · 07-02-2009, 12:51 PM

Greetings from your eastern neighbor.

Lovesubaru · 07-02-2009, 03:00 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Please post pics

Lone Ranger · 07-02-2009, 03:12 PM

Congrats and welcome!

I downloaded most of the factory service manual for the '09 except the body and electrical sections. Hit me up if you need any other torque specs for parts not in the omitted categories.

I would have gotten the whole manual but the effed up way they make you download each little one or two page section as a separate pdf file, and limit you to 50 files per hour its hard to get the whole thing in a weekend unless you stay up all night.

2.5x_sleeper · 07-02-2009, 05:19 PM

Welcome to the forum!

If it's the first oil & filter change, I've heard some on the forum say a "gorilla" must have done the torquing!

Bobby...

Lone Ranger · 07-02-2009, 06:03 PM

Yes, the oil plug is a bear to get loose the first time. I think it is partially because they paint over it at the plant.

07-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fishstick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Completely new to Subaru Bought a new '09 Forester recently. Traded in a Chrysler minivan. Although I have owned Hondas and Toyotas, this is my first Subaru. There will be some things that will take getting used to; even some things I'm not quite happy with. But I'm satisfied I made the right choice. I have noticed a certain amount of griping from some long-time Forester owners regarding the 2009 redesign. Yes, the new Forester is less distinctive, less quirky, less unique. It no longer occupies a category of one. But I and many other new Forester owners would not have bought it had it not moved up into a class dominated by RAV 4 and CRV, taken them on, and beaten them soundly. This website is a wonderful resource. Already I have learned the correct torque for the oil drain plug, how to break in my new Boxer engine, what kinds of oil filters are favored by experienced users and much more. Thanks from a new member.

07-02-2009, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
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cfsubie Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern, Pa USA Posts: 502 Gallery: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Foz. Lots of good folks and information here. Don't forget to post pics.. We love pics.. __________________ CFSubie <>< 2010 Outback Limited Satin Pearl White - PZEV

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Lone Ranger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 1,506 Gallery: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats and welcome! I downloaded most of the factory service manual for the '09 except the body and electrical sections. Hit me up if you need any other torque specs for parts not in the omitted categories. I would have gotten the whole manual but the effed up way they make you download each little one or two page section as a separate pdf file, and limit you to 50 files per hour its hard to get the whole thing in a weekend unless you stay up all night. __________________ 2009 DGM 2.5X 5MT

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2.5x_sleeper Need more MODs! Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 9,136 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Welcome to the forum! If it's the first oil & filter change, I've heard some on the forum say a "gorilla" must have done the torquing! Bobby... __________________ '07 FSXT WRB AT - COBB dyno Protune - Stage 1 '03 X PBP AT +AVO turbo kit! (son's) '95 Neon Sport

07-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lone Ranger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 1,506 Gallery: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, the oil plug is a bear to get loose the first time. I think it is partially because they paint over it at the plant. __________________ 2009 DGM 2.5X 5MT

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