2015 Forester 2.0

[JuzFXT]

Missed the 3 sept workshop... Going for the next one

[Mkl22]

Better than my FNA. 99% city drive give me ave 15L/100km.

 

Hopefully can afford to chance car with better FC when warranty expire

Measured manually from fuel tank vs distance or via the meter and instantaneous? Huge diff.

[shev88]

Will the meter tend to provide a more fuel efficient reading than calculating manually?

 

Btw, was driving sedan previously. Now very worry about forgetting when I'm parking at those SUV unfriendly multi storey car park where there are metal railings at the top. worry one day will forget and reverse bang my spoiler into them.

[Tohto]

S mode give better FC than I mode for my FXT. if you observe the trip meter, the current FC reading drop to lower FC faster than in I mode. Even in city driving.

[Pocus]

Will the meter tend to provide a more fuel efficient reading than calculating manually?

 

Btw, was driving sedan previously. Now very worry about forgetting when I'm parking at those SUV unfriendly multi storey car park where there are metal railings at the top. worry one day will forget and reverse bang my spoiler into them.

 

meter tend to be more efficient.

 

I was from compact hatch to SUV, I can tell you, no worries you sure will be conscious, esp if you park there on regular basis.

[Sarion]

Anyone driving a Legacy? I'm considering getting this car or the Forester XT.

How's is the FC compare to the New Legacy 2.5 4WD. Forester XT 's getting around 1L/7km on heavy feet!

 

how much fuel can you save vs the extra road tax you have to pay for the additional 500cc more? do your maths, it may not be worth it.

if u drive less, u pay less for petrol, but same for road tax...

Like everything about Forester except the FC.

Btw, during that time, i didnt know that the FC is so bad. Thought some mentioned about 8 or 9Km/l FC for fxt. So i taken FNA assuming it has better FC. Turn out under my leg is even worst. Cant image after 5 yrs, how bad will the FC become. Probably 5km/l then

 

Luckily the Fuel tank is 60L instead of 50 L as my previous car. If no, i have to pump petrol twice instead of once a week.

 

you guys can be so funny... my EJ25 is still going well at 7.6~km/l after 7yr, you think the FA20DIT can be worse than that?

5km/l.... maybe do S# all the way hard driving....

[Jerrimie]

Hi all, 

 

How to use the headlight washer? I remember read in this thread, but can't find it. 

 

thanks in advance. 

just activate wiper washer with your headlights on.

[Tohto]

how much fuel can you save vs the extra road tax you have to pay for the additional 500cc more? do your maths, it may not be worth it.

if u drive less, u pay less for petrol, but same for road tax...

 

 

you guys can be so funny... my EJ25 is still going well at 7.6~km/l after 7yr, you think the FA20DIT can be worse than that?

5km/l.... maybe do S# all the way hard driving....

He is driving the FNA. I think something wrong with his driving style.

 

My XT I am getting average 9.5km/l for 50/50 base on manual calculation. Trip meter will always read better.

[Summer_s1]

Hi bro out there. I'm driving a 2016 FXT. Do you encounter any rattling noise from the boot and your able to pin point it? I have removed everything from the rear boot. Except for spare tyre, tools and the rest of the stuff orginal from the car. I also drive at small road without rear licence plate for awhile. Rattling or tak tak noise still there when over uneven road. Like some plastic noise. Last servicing got feedback the noise but not solve. Hope anyone encounter and solved it. Please let me know

[razor54]

Hi all,

 

How to use the headlight washer? I remember read in this thread, but can't find it.

 

thanks in advance.

Headlight must be on. Activate washer for more than 2 seconds to bring up the headlight washers.

[BrandonTan]

Hi bro out there. I'm driving a 2016 FXT. Do you encounter any rattling noise from the boot and your able to pin point it? I have removed everything from the rear boot. Except for spare tyre, tools and the rest of the stuff orginal from the car. I also drive at small road without rear licence plate for awhile. Rattling or tak tak noise still there when over uneven road. Like some plastic noise. Last servicing got feedback the noise but not solve. Hope anyone encounter and solved it. Please let me know

could be the tyre jack loosen? check it. or maybe the middle seatbelt on the roof. or could also be your tyre pressure too high that causes firm ride. I got these problem but i solve it by using Harmon Kardon sound system to iron out those unwanted noise with sweet music. Cheers.

[Axela72]

He is driving the FNA. I think something wrong with his driving style.

 

My XT I am getting average 9.5km/l for 50/50 base on manual calculation. Trip meter will always read better.

if i ave my best and worst [ (6.5 + 17.2)/2] like yours for 50/50 drive style, isnt it become 11.85 km/l?

 

The problem is my driving route is not 50/50 but 95/5 to 99/1. This car is very strict (high FC) for city drive but very lenient (low FC) for expressway drive

[Tohto]

if i ave my best and worst [ (6.5 + 17.2)/2] like yours for 50/50 drive style, isnt it become 11.85 km/l?

 

The problem is my driving route is not 50/50 but 95/5 to 99/1. This car is very strict (high FC) for city drive but very lenient (low FC) for expressway drive

Of course you have to take average reading for a number of tanks to truly show the real FC.

To calculate the FC base on per trip is not true.

You think those so call 20km/l claim by some model, if drive 10km in city traffic for a single trip can get this FC. No way.

 

Calculate your FC base on per tank. Not per trip.

If I drive for 4km to my neighborhood shopping center. I also can also record 15L/100km FC for that trip.

Edited September 6, 2016 by Tohto

[inlinesix]

Of course you have to take average reading for a number of tanks to truly show the real FC.

To calculate the FC base on per trip is not true.

You think those so call 20km/l claim by some model, if drive 10km in city traffic for a single trip can get this FC. No way.

 

Calculate your FC base on per tank. Not per trip.

If I drive for 4km to my neighborhood shopping center. I also can also record 15L/100km FC for that trip.

 

I think it is his way of driving that resulted in this skew numbers.

 

From 0km/h, he will slam his throttle & chiong all the way to traffic light.  Brake hard at red light.

[Bplakad]

I have been reading this forum but noticed that not much discussion regarding tyres. I find that the original tyres (FXT) squeal too much and does'nt seem to grip very well. Anyone here changed their stock tyres and what is a good tyre recommendation?  

[Theoldjaffa]

I have been reading this forum but noticed that not much discussion regarding tyres. I find that the original tyres (FXT) squeal too much and does'nt seem to grip very well. Anyone here changed their stock tyres and what is a good tyre recommendation?

Been following the thread as I've shortlisted FXT as a potential choice for my next car.

 

I read some changed to 235/50/R18.

 

Using Goodyear F1A2 or Michelin Primacy I think.

[Theoldjaffa]

Would also like to learn more about some basic plug and play mods, like exhausts. Besides Invidia and HKS, anything else?

 

Is there any remap that can up the torque as much as possible within tolerance of the lineartronic?

 

For e.g., Volvo has Polestar, VAG has MTM etc.

 

Anyone tried buying without leather seats? Meaning to stick with original factory fabric. Any discount given?

 

Lastly, any good chin chye male SE to recommend for TPY MI? planning to test drive tomorrow but decision only next year so I need someone who is not so hung up over sales.

 

Thanks all and all replies much appreciated!

[Shox87]

Would also like to learn more about some basic plug and play mods, like exhausts. Besides Invidia and HKS, anything else?

 

Is there any remap that can up the torque as much as possible within tolerance of the lineartronic?

 

For e.g., Volvo has Polestar, VAG has MTM etc.

 

Anyone tried buying without leather seats? Meaning to stick with original factory fabric. Any discount given?

 

Lastly, any good chin chye male SE to recommend for TPY MI? planning to test drive tomorrow but decision only next year so I need someone who is not so hung up over sales.

 

Thanks all and all replies much appreciated!

 

 

Hello theoldjaffa, i am also considering the FXT for change next year. Perhaps maybe we can try together for a better price? 

 

As for your questions, i am not sure if MI has the fabric seats as a option. Those units in the showroom came with full black leather or the half leather-half alcantara(Black edition)

 

Let me know if you are keen to head out to see-see look look?

 

Thanks