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At 1900 miles, I wanted to change the oil and filter (based upon the old axiom that new cars generate metal wear-in filings that should be removed through an early-on oil change). The oil filter and oil drain plug are easily accessible from under the car, but 'boy' were they torqued on! I sprained my wrist getting the oil filter off! The key information here, however, is that the 92x Linear doesn't use the Subaru 2.5l engine oil filter. The Saab 92x Linear uses the FRAM 6607 Oil Filter (or equivalent), which is smaller in size than that used in the 2004 Subaru Impreza.
I've also noticed some difficulty in putting my Saab 92x Linear (manual) into reverse. Sometimes I have to jiggle the clutch to get reverse to engage. Is this normal? I wasn't expecting that kind of experience with a 21th Century automobile. (But hey, I remember the old days).
Finally, the Saab 92x manual says that the oil and filter should be changed at 7500 miles. This seems rather long considering my previous car experiences. Is 3000 or 6000 miles more realistic for long term engine preservation? Does any one have knowledge/experience with the Subaru 2.5l 4-cylinder boxer engine?
thanks, tll02x
I did some around the town driving last week and had it out for about an hour on Sunday. It sat yesterday and I turned it over this morning to a very, very large cloud of white smoke... Any ideas? Should I be concerned?
I called the dealer and they told me to keep an eye on it...
Help!!
thanks
Matt
tll92x
scootertrash... sounds like a biker porn-flick..
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No one who understands fuel chemistry or modern engine control electronics says "87 sucks"
It will work just fine. The only difference is octane, all other factors and additives are the same. Do you know what octane does?
16821 base
556 moonroof (they made a mistake on my order. We didn't want this option, so the dealer took $500 off its price)
17377 before tax, title, and registration
18541 total :P
I'm wondering how resale/insurance values will hold up. On my loan, the car is valued around MSRP. If we got in an accident and the car was totaled, what would we get? Any thoughts?
As far as oil goes, I've seen many modern cars with longer than 3k/3 month intervals. My former Audi A4 was also at this kind of interval. If you're worried, use synthetic or synthetic blend.
and the GM carrot was too good to pass
Anyway she is loving this new scooter.
Have Std 5 spd w/ the Cold Weather Package and Moonroof .
I read above that the Impreza dimming mirror will fit this car, but where do you tap the electrics? Would a Subie dealer install it??
Also would like to add the Subie console armrest extender if it fits...Anyone try that one yet?
Would also like to buy a set of steel rims with caps to mount Alpines or Blizzaks but have not yet found a source.
Any help is appreciated
When you reroute the wire to connect to the mirror did you need to modify or cut the console to create a route for the wire?
How do you remove the original mirror? Is there a solvent I need to buy?
The wire feeds through the 1/4' gap between the headliner and the windshield and there's a supplied trim piece that covers the wire from the headliner to the mirror. The mirrors are clipped onto a mount that's glued to the glass. You have to push down with quite a bit of force to unclip them. For more details try www.subaruparts.com/guides
The Subie armrest fits fine and matches the color of the 9-2x perfectly. it takes 60 sec to install by removing/reinstalling 2 screws. Buy it from one of the Subie websites for a lot less than Saab is selling them.
I imagine you could get steel wheels from Tire rack or the like.
These cars are made in Gunma, Japan, at a Subaru plant, it's not like they're going to give Saab all the good stuff.
-juice
> partnership, too. The same steering revisions were put in
> the 2005 Impreza, and leather is now offered on 2006 models
> (moonroof too). The interior went into '05 Imprezas also,
> and had been in Foresters since 2003.
The steering and suspension mods were passed down from the
Sti, as were the HID mechanisms. Leather, moonroof & ACC
were always available on Euro-spec Imprezas. Cold weather
package was previously available on Canadian market cars.
I doubt a single SAAB engineer spent any time on the 9-2X;
probably just sent Subaru a picture of a 9-5 and said
"can you make it look more like that".
-juice