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  1. UPDATE: I just got done talking with my local dealer parts department, and also the mechanics. They said that 5w30 Synthetic Oil is actually an alternate for the 2.5L engine. It is also listed on the Subaru Website for parts and oil recommendations right below the listing for 0w20. This is what they ran in all the 2.5L engines in prior years, and changes in clearance are not an issue. In fact, they run 5w30 in all the turbo engines they service at the dealer. It provides more protection with a slightly stronger film at higher temps, and also helps protect against oil consumption by preventing premature wear from the thinner 0w20 oil that does not have as high an impact pressure rating rating as 5w30. He even said the only main reason they went to 0w20 oil in the 6th Gen, is to help meet CAFE standards for fuel efficiency, and if you don't mind getting maybe 0.5-1.0mpg less, then 5w30 full synthetic is perfectly fine. That 0w20 is like water, and no wonder they are having oil consumption problems in the new gen engines. I think I'm going to make the switch before it becomes a problem for me.
  2. From what I know, all the main clearances in the 3.6 and the 2.5 are the same. 0w20 is engineered to maximize HP and efficiency, not necessarily protection. So, if that's the case, why would it be a problem running 5w30?
  3. I have always been a little concerned with running such thin oil (0w20) in my wife's 2017 2.5L Legacy, and noticed something while perusing the official Subaru parts website. I looked up her car, and they also list 5w30 full synthetic as an available oil in 5qt jugs. Is this a potential problem if I switch? I have always seen 5w30 full syn as a more protective oil, even though the gas mileage may go down slightly. After spending a lot of money for a brand new car, I would rather have my engine last than use oil as thin as water to max out my gas mileage. Has anyone made the switch? Are there any potential issues I should be worried about?
  4. What I'd like is a model specific air bag helper/level system for the rear, when the trunk is loaded with luggage, and two teenagers in the back seat for road trips.
  5. I think one of the issues is with the manual seats. There is no pivoting ability, and they do tend to be in a position where you have more of a tilted upright position, like you're sitting on a chair at the dining room table, vs a La-Z-Boy, which is what you may normally be used to in a car that is very low to the ground. This car being AWD has a touch of that captains chair feel, so I can see why some would complain. I personally like it, because I'm used to driving my old Suburban. But compared to my wife's older Corolla, it definitely has a different feel.
  6. is it me or didn't Nissan or Mazda have a jagged kind of headlight like this a few years ago? I'm not sure I'm completely sold on that design idea. I kind of like the way the 2015's are designed. Not quite as crazy looking.
  7. Well, I can only speak for my own experience. I tested several Legacies of different trims. The Premiums I drove all had Eyesight, so they came with the steering responsive fog lights. I didn't like them, because it visually bothered me. Meaning, I actually felt it was a little distracting with them coming on an off every time I would make a turn. In the end, I bought the base model because I just didn't want all the extra electronic safety gizmos. Very nice options, but for my driving routine, it simply wasn't necessary nor in my budget. That said, I much prefer to have a separate switch for the fog lights, so I can turn them on, and they stay on, and don't distract me in anyway. They both stay lit, and cover the full left to right spectrum while driving down the road in bad weather.
  8. This is one of the reasons I actually stuck with a base model. All the Premiums I tested had the steering fog lights, and it seemed like there was no way to shut that function off. I could be wrong. Anyway, when I got my base model, it came with the alloy wheel package. I told him I didn't like those alloys, and talked him down a bit on the price, so I got the alloys "kind of" free. But since I was already planning on getting my own aftermarket wheels, I asked him afterward if he would trade the alloy wheels for a set of fog lights. He then pulled the steelies off the only other base model he had, and he installed a set of fog lights for free. So he made out I think. He was able to keep his alloys for the other car, and I got my fog lights. So, I got my fog lights, a set of nice aftermarket wheels, and an extra set of steelies for a rainy day. Maybe I'll put some Blizzaks on them next year. I really prefer the fog light option I have. Instead of the rotate switch on the turn signal lever, it has the separate switch on the dash, and I can just leave them on when I turn on the headlights. No weird steering mode.
  9. I have not torn apart the air filter yet to see what's inside my new 2017 Legacy, but I'm assuming it has one of those charcoal PZEV filters in the back of the air intake? If I'm wrong, please correct me. If it does, then has anyone noticed an increase in performance (low end torque), or perhaps even increased gas mileage (a little) by removing the PZEV charcoal filter, the OEM air filter, then installing a K&N, or AEM air filter alone? I searched this thread, but not many results after searching for charcoal filter, or K&N/AEM filter usage. Just wondering what all your thoughts are. Lots of supercharger talk, and Takeda intake stuff, but not much on just air filters. Also, does removing the charcoal filter void the warranty? If so, doesn't installing a Takeda intake do the same?
  10. I think I just bought the same mirror you got. I found a Homelink mirror that was for the older Legacy on Ebay for a lot less than what they demand for the new one on the 2015-2017 Legacy's. They want $300 at every seller online for the new Homelink mirror. I'm sorry, but that's just ridiculous, when you can buy the same kind of mirror for like $60, but is designed ever so slightly different for the older model. Getting the custom harness made is only about $25 on Ebay. Definitely worth it imo. The new mirror has the Homelink buttons on the bottom (which keeps it very clean looking), but I've already heard some people are complaining about this. Apparently, when you grab the mirror to adjust it, you tend to accidentally push the buttons. The salesman at the dealer said some guy accidentally operated the garage door and almost brought the door down on his car when pulling out of his garage. LOL. Kind of silly, but still seems a bit of a nuisance, and I can see how that might happen if you're not paying attention. Having the buttons on the front does seem more logical to me, as you have to purposely push them to operate the garage door and compass.
  11. I have a set of 10" ramps I used for my Suburban cat replacement. Would that be OK? I'm worried if the front is too high, then the oil won't drain properly.
  12. When draining the oil, can it be done without having to jack up the car, and not removing any plastic pans covering the bottom? My Corolla is nice in that all you need to do is reach under, and take off the drain plug.
  13. My wife and I are really considering a 2.5i base model. Considering the previous lawsuit, and the known issues with using excessive oil, this info is going to be a big factor in whether or not we decide to really invest in this car. Making this a "sticky thread" is almost a necessity considering the importance of the data, and all the personal accounts.
  14. Yes, it's what we want. The 17x7.5" AR883. I wonder how close the Anthracite gray matches the carbide gray on the car? This allows us to use the original tires that come with the car, and I actually like the smoother ride of the 17's vs the 18's on the Sport we test drove. Specifically, my wife and I are looking at getting a base model 2.5i, because we like the simplicity of the car without all the extra bells and whistles (manual seats, etc). But, there are few things we want to upgrade right away. Wheels for one thing. Then, maybe a custom leather steering wheel, and some fog lights to install later on.
  15. I was thinking of these. If not, then maybe a black set with machined facing. Too much gray?
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