AndyLevorg

I think you have an issue that isn't normal so should get it checked under warranty. That isn't normal operation for a Subaru in daily use.

Nice, welcome.

I believe it is around £1400 for a Subaru LED headlight (not including labour to fit), hoping mine lasts the time I have it...

HI and welcome.

Mapping is usually carried out for performance to improve the response from the engine or power output. The ECU (computer managing the engine) programmes how much fuel is put in, timing of the fuel, spark timing, airflow etc. etc. to keep your engine running efficiently. The programme managing this can be altered (re-mapped) to change any or all of these parameters in managing fuelling to the engine. Some claim improved economy but in my opinion this is minimal and may just be the computer reporting false better economy due to the changes and not real life fuel savings. I would doubt you would ever see the returns to pay for the remap if that is your main reason, but I'm sure others with more knowledge than me will have a view.

This is purely down to taxation changes by the government in 2005/2006. They put an additional (green) tax based on Co2 output of the vehicle to try and reduce Co2 emissions through taxation, but didn't make this retrospective. So you may have an 05 car taxed annually at £300.00 but the exact same car registered in 2006 was taxed at £500.00. This has never changed which is why older large engine cars pre-2006 are usually lower annual road tax. Co2 is only one part of the exhaust fumes and it has since been decided there are other issues as harmful (or more so) such as particulates. Euro emissions certification takes in these additional harmful bits and compliance has been stricter with every change in levels. The ULEZ scheme uses these Euro compliance standards as the basis and not the Co2 levels that is used for road taxation purposes. I hope this makes sense.

UK Subaru say sealed for life, but other countries Subaru recommend changing the fluid, Doesn't make sense.

Hi

Just wondered if anybody has done the most recent stereo/satnav map update from Subaru? I got an email saying a new map update was available from Subaru (I get them free for the 1st three years on my Levorg). The update also included a system update as well as the maps. Since the update I have been having issues with Android Auto. Every time I connect my phone it says there is an issue with Android Auto, Disconnect and reconnect device. I sometimes have to plug my phone in two or three times before it works ok and the Android Auto function becomes available. I tried the wife's android phone and it is the same, so not the phone. Bit of a pain, I am curious to see if anybody else has done the recent map update? Thanks Andy

Great car in my opinion and there is very little reports of issues on all the forums. So if they don't break they are not expensive to fix. CVT takes a bit of getting used to, but if you don't want to floor it all the time it is far more relaxed than my last Audi A6 with a seven speed DGT gearbox. ☺️

Nice one, glad it worked out for you. Andy

According to Subaru it is sealed for life unless you have harsh driving conditions (there is a list in the owners manual/service book). However this short video is worth a watch in my opinion. I tow with mine so will be getting the fluid changed.

Just to let you know, my 2021 Levorg came complete with a jack and tools in the boot from new, so you just need the wheel. I know lots of makes don't even put a jack in when you have the glue and compressor kit.

Hi, hope you find a nice motor.