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by StrontiumSteel
Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: 2010 Diesel Drivetrain shudder
Replies: 428
Views: 169466

My wife calls the car "Lurch", because of the way it shifts. I would never consider buying an auto, but I can tell you the 6 speed manual is a very nice gearbox. 16,000k's and not a shudder. I'm driving to Cairns and back in about a months time and I'll report back if there are any issues along the...
by StrontiumSteel
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: 2010 Diesel Drivetrain shudder
Replies: 428
Views: 169466

I asked a Suburu salesman and he told me that the problem has been fixed and all new Forester from mid 2011 have a new catalytic convertor that solves the problem and allows normal around town driving. Does anyone else know about this? Matt Hi Matt, I received my diesel at the end of June = one of ...
by StrontiumSteel
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: 2010 Diesel Drivetrain shudder
Replies: 428
Views: 169466

Any updates from anybody? Although I've never had a problem, I've certainly been watching in interest. Going in for my first service soon though so the car is still very young.
by StrontiumSteel
Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: 2010 Diesel Drivetrain shudder
Replies: 428
Views: 169466

So far just over 8000k's and not a single shudder. Live in Alice Springs and most everyday is over 30c (39 tomorrow) so not sure if heat is the only factor..?
by StrontiumSteel
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Sound / Entertainment Systems
Topic: 2011 Forester optional navigation upgrade (or is that downgrade?)
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

theconcierge wrote:If it is the same as the one in the WRX ( I am sure it is ) than yes, it plays MP3's, you can make folders etc as well
Thanks theconcierge! I've been trying to track that info down everywhere.:-D
by StrontiumSteel
Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Sound / Entertainment Systems
Topic: 2011 Forester optional navigation upgrade (or is that downgrade?)
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

2011 Forester optional navigation upgrade (or is that downgrade?)

Hi all,
I know the 2011 Forester optional nav kit doesn't have USB in.. but does it play MP3's from a CD/DVD?

Thanks to anybody who can help!
by StrontiumSteel
Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Diesel Particulate Filter - DPF
Replies: 261
Views: 178839

suthol wrote:...
Watch this space.
Hi there. Been watching. Any update? How was your trip?

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