New Forester engines

If you like the original Quattro, the ABC are showing the series Ashes to Ashes and the lead character's car is a red Quattro. Still looks great, even if it is off the pace a bit by todays standards, it is a classic car which revolutionised high performance cars. What a legend. I used to see see Kevin Bartlett pretty regularly, and he had one. Below- not one of KB's happiest memories

https://www.motorsportretro.com/2009/08/kevin-bartlett-flips-his-camaro-bathurst-1982/

but the driver I've supported since my school days had it worse

https://www.motorsportretro.com/2009/08/dick-johnson-and-the-rock-1980/
https://www.motorsportretro.com/2010/02/dick-johnsons-ford-mustang/
 
I have a little info on the 2011 USA spec 2.5 FB motor. It looks to be a really well designed engine with quite a few changes. It has a top mount oil filter and the oil pump is actually integrated into the front timing chain cover, yes chain.
 
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It has a top mount oil filter and the oil pump is actually integrated into the front timing chain cover, yes chain.
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Not sure if I'd like the top mounted oil filter, seems like it would make for messy oil changes, one thing I love about the EJ's, easiest oil change ever!!! However, I think I would gladly deal with the mess to have a timing chain over a belt.:cool:

What I really hope for is that they FINALLY have the head gasket issue sorted out.:)
 
carljwnc said:
Not sure if I'd like the top mounted oil filter, seems like it would make for messy oil changes, one thing I love about the EJ's, easiest oil change ever!!! However, I think I would gladly deal with the mess to have a timing chain over a belt.:cool:

What I really hope for is that they FINALLY have the head gasket issue sorted out.:)
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Same here, using the STi head gaskets on the older 2.5's eliminates any further issues since they are made of steel.
 
It turns out the oil changes are really clean. The filter housing has a lip around it to contain the oil. The only caveat is you have to use a Subaru OEM oil filter. The first pic was taken without draining the oil pan, if you drain it first you will have even less oil in the housing. The second pic shows the housing with the pan drained.

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It turns out the oil changes are really clean. ... The only caveat is you have to use a Subaru OEM oil filter...
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Why? How is it different to industry standard / generic? Another Subaru scam to 'milk' the owners of their cars?

Notwithstanding, already thinking of one of these for the OB 'one day'! :twisted:
 
I already use genuine filters- but is it the same filter?
 
Barry said:
Why? How is it different to industry standard / generic? Another Subaru scam to 'milk' the owners of their cars?

Notwithstanding, already thinking of one of these for the OB 'one day'! :twisted:
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The OEM filter has a valve in it allowing it to run upside down. If you run a aftermarket filter which doesn't have the valve it will cause a dry start (oil cavitation) condition. Over time this can lead to premature wear and eventual failure of engine components. I am not sure if the aftermarket has started manufacturing a filter yet. These valves are calibrated to run at a specific oil pressure with a specific weight of oil.

When ordering a filter for these engines make sure it is specific to this model. For example the H6 filter from a Tribeca will fit but it doesn't have the valve.
 
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