Subaru Forester 2 / SG

The second generation Subaru Forester appeared in 2002, having received the code of the model S11 (body SG5). In 2005, Forester experienced a restyling, the result of which were slightly modified headlights, bumpers, interior and engine line. In the same year, a sports version of the STI (SG9) Lesnik appeared, designed exclusively for the Japanese market. The model continued until 2008, until the third generation came to replace it. The car turned out to be very successful, confirmation of this first place in the reliability ratings and the titles of "Car of the Year".

Engines

The engines used on the Subaru Forester are 4-cylinder boxed-atmospheric 2.0 liters (EJ20, 125, 140 and 158 hp) and 2.5 liters (EJ25, 156 and 167 hp; only for the US and Canada markets); supercharged 2.0 liters (EJ20, 220 and 240 hp) and 2.5 liters (EJ25, 210, 230 and 265). All engines have a belt-drive timing with a replacement interval of 100 thousand km. When it is replaced, it will not be superfluous to change the pump of the liquid cooling system, which refuses to run more than 120 - 150 thousand km. The corporate feature of such engines is tapping when working on an engine that has not yet been heated. Knocking occurs due to the wear of a short skirt pistons and appears when running more than 100 - 150 thousand km. By 200 – 250 thousand km, knocking already accompanies the entire cycle of the engine, in this case, the capital cannot be avoided, and the cylinder takes the form of an ellipsoid. Increased wear is caused by insufficient lubrication, strong heating of the unit and horizontal location of the pistons. Restoration of the engine is not cheap - about 80 - 100 thousand rubles. It is necessary to monitor the level of oil in Subaru engines regularly, "oil slozhor" with a run of more than 100,000 km is not uncommon, especially on turbo versions. Adding up to 2 liters of oil per 10 thousand km is considered the norm. Long driving at high speed can lead to overheating of the engine, and as a result to burnout of the cylinder head. The disease occurs when running more than 150 – 180 thousand km, more often on turbo versions. Replacement of the gasket will require about 20 – 30 thousand rubles. Worse, if overheating causes deformation of the head. Overheating can cause and podklinnoy over time thermostat.

Transmission

In pair with the engines, a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission is installed. "Mechanics" is much more reliable than "automatic". The clutch of the hand box on the atmospheric Subaru Forester runs about 150 – 180 thousand km, the turbocharged engine significantly reduces its life to 80 – 120 thousand km. Replacement of the clutch will require about 12 – 15 thousand rubles.

The machine confidently moves at least 130 – 180 thousand km, then kicks and dulling may appear. The reason for this behavior is the wear of frictions or the failure of solenoids. Wear of frictions contributes to the decrease in the level of liquid in the box due to old rubber hoses connecting the "automatic" with the radiator, which eventually begin to leak. Automatic transmissions on cars of 2002 are considered less reliable, later, after revision, the boxes became more tenacious.

All Subaru Forester are all-wheel drive. On Forester with manual transmission, the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles occurs in a ratio of 50 to 50. Automatic transmissions 2nd: TZ and TV. The first is more reliable and distributes the moment in the ratio from 90 to 10 in the usual state to 60 to 40 in the event of slippage. The TV transmission distributes the moment in the ratio of 45 to 55. The transmission's escape into emergency mode is often facilitated by the burnout of lamps in stop lights.

The rear axle gearbox can sound when running more than 140 - 180 thousand km, a little later they begin to "snot" the glands. The bulkhead of the gearbox will cost 20 – 25 thousand rubles.

Walking

The bushings of the stabilizer of transverse stability run about 60 – 80 thousand km, the racks of the stabilizer – 90-120 thousand km (600 – 1500 rubles). Rear stage bearings rarely live more than 60 – 80 thousand km.

Rear self-leveling shock absorbers end after 60 – 90 thousand km. Cheaper than the analogue is replaced by ordinary with a reinforced spring. Replacement of springs in this case is mandatory, otherwise the rear of the car will sit down, since the self-leveling racks took some of the weight on themselves.

The front pads run about 40 – 60 thousand km, brake discs – about 50 – 80 thousand km. The rear brakes of the drum type are unlikely to require replacement before 120 - 150 thousand km. In cold weather on a cold car, problems with brakes may occur due to freezing of the stop (reverse) valve in the vacuum hose from the intake manifold. To correct the situation will allow the treatment of the valve with silicone lubricant (or WD-40 composition).

In the cold, the pump GUR often begins to sink, often after replacing the liquid it becomes silent.

Other problems and malfunctions

Glass fog lamps do not like a “cool shower”, after ablution, they can easily crack.

Painting of the body of complaints from the owners does not cause, as well as body iron is not prone to corrosion. Only on door handles paint wears off over time.

On cars of 2002 - 2004, the hatch fails due to a break in the cable or wear of the guides. The reason for the failure can be the motor of the electric drive. The window lift of the driver's door may fail due to wear of the gear. Glasses spontaneously fall slightly after closing due to the failure of the electric motor and corrosion of its elements.

The slack on the roof upholstery in the area of the racks is caused by the formation of condensation on the inside of the roof. After gluing the roof with noise insulation materials, there is no problem.

If you press the gas from under the hood whistles, then it is time to replace the air conditioner roller. Whistling comes to life when running more than 140 – 180 thousand km, for the roller will have to pay about 700 – 800 rubles.

Engines

• When it is replaced, it will not be superfluous to change the pump of the liquid cooling system, which refuses to run more than 120 - 150 thousand km.
• The corporate feature of such engines is tapping when working on an engine that has not yet been heated.
• Knocking occurs due to the wear of a short skirt pistons and appears when running more than 100 - 150 thousand km. To 200,000 to 250,000.
• Km knock already accompanies the entire cycle of the engine, in this case, the capital can not be avoided, and the cylinder takes the form of an ellipsoid.
• Increased wear is caused by insufficient lubrication, strong heating of the unit and horizontal location of the pistons.
• Replacement of the gasket will require about 20 – 30 thousand rubles.
• Due to the design features of the engine, replacing spark plugs turns into a difficult procedure, so it makes sense to use more tenacious iridium candles, instead of the usual ones, which are not more than 15 - 20 thousand km.
• In winter, in twenty-degree frosts, problems arise with launching due to the features of the ECU program.

Transmission

• Replacement of the clutch will require about 12 – 15 thousand rubles.
• The reason for this behavior is the wear of frictions or the failure of solenoids.
• Wear of frictions contributes to the decrease in the level of liquid in the box due to old rubber hoses connecting the "automatic" with the radiator, which eventually begin to leak.

Walking

• Cheaper than the analogue is replaced by ordinary with a reinforced spring.
• Replacement of springs in this case is mandatory, otherwise the rear of the car will sit down, since the self-leveling racks took some of the weight on themselves.
• In cold weather on a cold car, problems with brakes may occur due to freezing of the stop (reverse) valve in the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Painting of the body of complaints from the owners does not cause, as well as body iron is not prone to corrosion.
• On cars of 2002 - 2004, the hatch fails due to a break in the cable or wear of the guides.
• The reason for the failure can be the motor of the electric drive.
• The window lift of the driver's door may fail due to wear of the gear.
• Glasses spontaneously fall slightly after closing due to the failure of the electric motor and corrosion of its elements.
• After gluing the roof with noise insulation materials, there is no problem.

Buying Subaru Forester, be prepared for a considerable consumption of gasoline, in the mixed cycle atmospheric will devour about 13-15 liters, and turbocharged - about 16 - 17 liters.

• Engines: When it is replaced, it will not be superfluous to change the pump of the liquid cooling system, which refuses to run more than 120 - 150 thousand km.
• Transmission: Replacing the clutch will require about 12 – 15 thousand rubles.
• Chasing: Cheaper than the analogue is replaced by conventional with a reinforced spring.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Painting of the body of complaints from the owners does not cause, as well as body iron is not prone to corrosion.

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