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I'm pretty much the same as Falco80. I'm at 40,000km and my daily drive to work is 100km each way, 80% highway speeds. Never had an issue at all with the DPF or the shudder issue, leaving me 100% happy with the diesel Forester. I was worried when I read this thread before purchasing the car, but was...

That's good that Shell now offer it. Recently I've only been filling up with Caltex's Vortex diesel as Shell didn't have a 'premium' diesel. I'll give the Shell one a go too. I've had better economy out of the two tanks I've tried of Vortex - although the car is still running in so that may skew the...

Jumped into the car for a bit of a drive for the first time in a week after being interstate. Sitting at 120Kph indicated on the expressway south near Helensburgh, came to a slight hill and decided to accellerate through the dreaded 2000rpm but the car would have none of it. Pulled nicely from 1500...

Between 300-400 a month. Thanks - so there are a decent number of Suby diesels on the road. I'm now telling myself that this problem surely mustn't be THAT too spread, otherwise there would be many more people coming onto here and yelling about it. I'm convincing myself of this..... as I pick up my...

Thanks subdiesel - some fantastic info there. I'll look into it.

Nathan.

Hi There, We have still been having DPF/Oil dilution problems....6 visits to dealer in 3 months. Last one resulting in oil dilution at 11% only 2700kms after oil change. Oil and filter changed and ECU erased and replaced with new data pak. I have seen people talking about logging data via OBD and w...

Hi again, Does anyone have sales figures for the Diesel Forester? I can't find any. I know in comparison to petrol the figure is low. There are a 'reasonable' number of people here with the problem, but are they 80% of Diesel Forester owners or 2%? I'm trying to see how wide spread the problem is be...

I'm worried.

Do I, or don't I, buy a diesel Forrester?

Daily drive a 70km trip to work and back, mostly 80 or 100kph. And yes, hills.

It may help diddly squat, but would it be a good idea for everyone with this problem edit their post or signature to state that you are the first owner, drive more than 80 kms after start up and were advised by sales staff that this may need to be a consideration when purchasing the Diesel option. ...