Mickthecat Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Im new to Subaru ownership as I had a Fiat Panda Cross 4x4 before which is amazing of road. The missus has permanently "borrowed" it so I needed another car. I knew how good Foresters are rated so after much searching managed to find a 2014 Forester diesel, one elderly owner on 37000 miles and full Subaru service history at a family ran garage down south. Ive added 7500 fault free miles and intend to keep until it cant pass an mot. Just wondered if you guys can advise on a few things. 1, Is it worth keep getting it serviced at Subaru? I have a great local garage and its nine years old and the nearest Subaru is a long way away. But I want to keep it for a long time. Moneys not the problem, its the hassle of getting to the dealer. 2. My service manual says 0w 30 oil but every time I try online its 5w30. So which is best? 3. I hear a few stories of excessive oil consumption on some engines. Is it true of the 2014 2 litre diesel? Ive owned a few diesels and they all used a bit of oil and this one does but its not huge and the engine runs as sweet as a nut. 4. I was informed i need to change all tyres at the same time due to it being a 4x4. If true I can see why. Any recommendations for all season tyres? So far I see why folk buy these cars. The grip is great in the rain and snow, a good motorway car also and decent 46mpg. I also camp in it after seeing videos from the USA so all in all, a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tarambuka3500 Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 1. Local garage should be fine. 2. I think that depends on the local climate... but 0W30 seems unnecessary thin/expensive https://aradbranding.com/en/engine-oil-viscosity-chart-at-different-temperatures/ 3. That concern is mostly for the gasoline engines, not the diesel ones. But its a subaru.... so who knows! 4. Michelin CrossClimate2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster200x Posted February 3, 2024 Share Posted February 3, 2024 My Subaru dealear said that they used 5w30 on the 14 plate forester diesel that I bought from them. I will be changing to 0w30 and see if there is any real differance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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