Subaru Forester

**Capsaul** · March 11th, 2016 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by viper888

Regarding the tires, Id rather believe that you need to change all at the same time. There are many stories of subarus breaking a center differential after around 600 miles because they only changed 2 tires.

Im not sure if its the same for new models but you have disable the awd by removing a fuse if your spare tire is a different size.

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curious lang, magkano kaya yung stock bridgestone for the forester? if sa casa kaya japan made din?

**number001** · March 11th, 2016 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Capsaul

curious lang, magkano kaya yung stock bridgestone for the forester? if sa casa kaya japan made din?

If its 08-13 2.0XS, size is 215/65R16. Stock tires are Bridgestone Dueler 687 which is around 6K+. There is no need to buy from the casa bec. they will still have to source from the same place as the other tire shops.

This type of tires are really made in japan unless Bridgestone makes changes in the future.

**Capsaul** · March 11th, 2016 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by number001

If its 08-13 2.0XS, size is 215/65R16. Stock tires are Bridgestone Dueler 687 which is around 6K+. There is no need to buy from the casa bec. they will still have to source from the same place as the other tire shops.

This type of tires are really made in japan unless Bridgestone makes changes in the future.

thanks , will keep that in mind!

**dreamur** · March 11th, 2016 12:08 PM

The new release for the iPremium is already carrying the 18-in, 2-tone wheels.

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**Egan101** · March 11th, 2016 12:17 PM

Maybe Subaru should start fielding a Forester with the 1.6L turbo engine from the Levorg. Not sure though how much impact it will have on its pricing.

**Capsaul** · March 15th, 2016 08:45 PM

why do subaru engines dont utilise crankshaft fan to cool its radiators? what are the benefits of it? just curious.

**dr. d** · March 15th, 2016 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Capsaul

why do subaru engines dont utilise crankshaft fan to cool its radiators? what are the benefits of it? just curious.

i don't know.. but i think they do, or did, at one time... VW air cooled engines of yore, which inspired the subaru boxer engines, did... but they used squirrel cages and not propellers.
most modern front-wheel-drive cars (which is what we see most of the time) do not, either. the altis and vios we see on the road, use electric fans located to the side of the engine. (side of the engine, front of the car. front of the engine, side of the car.)
my guess is, it maximizes the engine compartment, and it's cheaper to manufacture and to fix.
(it also guarantees continuous purchase of auxiliary fans. heh heh.)

i am sure subaru aficionadoes have a more "inspiring" explanation. i wouldn't be surprised if subarus now, also evolved to electric fans...
every car evolutionary problem has an interesting history.

**Capsaul** · March 15th, 2016 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i don't know.. but i think they do, or did, at one time... VW air cooled engines of yore, which inspired the subaru boxer engines, did... but they used squirrel cages and not propellers.
most modern front-wheel-drive cars (which is what we see most of the time) do not, either. the altis and vios we see on the road, use electric fans located to the side of the engine. (side of the engine, front of the car. front of the engine, side of the car.)
my guess is, it maximizes the engine compartment, and it's cheaper to manufacture and to fix.
(it also guarantees continuous purchase of auxiliary fans. heh heh.)

i am sure subaru aficionadoes have a more "inspiring" explanation. i wouldn't be surprised if subarus now, also evolved to electric fans...
every car evolutionary problem has an interesting history.

thanks sa input mo. sayang kasi ikot ng pulleys, pansin ko tuloy malakas sya mag consume ng coolant.

**dr. d** · March 15th, 2016 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Capsaul

thanks sa input mo. sayang kasi ikot ng pulleys, pansin ko tuloy malakas sya mag consume ng coolant.

my guess is, the two fans powered by the pulleys who in turn gets its power from the crankshaft, generate a more effective cooling air volume, than a single, even if larger, fan connected directly to the crankshaft.
i think the designers are simply maximizing the volume available to them in the engine compartment.
also, the larger fan might detract from the boxer, pancake or suitcase (all synonyms) design, i.e., tataas ang engine compartment roof...

**br733** · March 21st, 2016 05:41 PM

motor image just came out with a refreshed 2016 forester, per ************

no wonder they were aggressively discounting the forester since january...

new bumpers, tail lights...