2010 Subaru Forester AWD 4 Cylinders 6 2.5L FI SOHC
Next
- Upgrade AV system
- Fix the wiper switch - Part from amazon $90.57.
- Identify and fix whining noise
- Fix rubber beading on windshield
- Change PCV Valve – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCOuTzuQlAU
Service History
2022-06-18
- topped up with 1 qt of oil
some entries missing
2020-08-10
- 136,625
- topped up with 1/2 qt of oil.
2020-01-18
- Replaced radiator Coolant Bypass Caps with Dorman brand ones from AutoZone. to identify the leaks used dye + UV torch
- Added a hose clamp to tie down original hose clamp that had come loose. Could not remove it. Used the new one to tighten the old one so that it cannot move
- There is a bigger heat shield which is still rattling. needs a 2inch+ hose clamp to tighten it.
- Should probably replace engine air filter during the next oil change?
2019-12-28
- Oil change at 133,000 miles
- no oil filter change
- only about a quart of oil was left in the pan. should do more frequent oil checks.
- the wiper switch appears to have fixed itself.
2019-08-08
- Oil change at 125,968 miles
- Oil filter change – PurolatorBOSS. Next change at ~141,000 miles.
2020-08-28
- changed oil at 137,00x
2020-09-07
- changed K&N filters at 137090. Needs wash after 50k miles (187090 mi)
Brakes
Recommended by Scotty Kilmer.
OEM brake sets are ~$70 + ~$70.
Akebono fit - https://partcat.com/akebono.
FRONT: Akebono ACT929 = $46.98
REAR: Akebono ACT1114 = $40.22
Instruction video. From the comments: “Small bolts for taking off rotor are M8 x 1.25 you can go shorter than 40mm but I bought the longest I could find. Hammer didn’t work for me.”
Oil
- Amazon Basics 5W-30 High mileage full synthetic oil $19.99
- Purolator PBL14615 PurolatorBOSS Premium Oil Filter $13.99. unto 15,000 (once an year).
Filters
All filters compatible with Subaru Forester 2010 (Advance Auto Parts).
Mobil1 Oil Filter M1-108 – autozone.
Oil Drain Plug
PCV Valve
- OEM Part 11810AA100
- Advanced auto parts $20-23. Replacement video.
Past work
Estimate from Aug 2017 at about 100,000 miles:
Multimedia upgrade
- DVD Player
- Rear Camera input
- SD Card
- Apple Car play
- $290.00
Pioneer AVH 3300NEX (video) .. amazon
- $430
- similar to above
Camera