Does the WRX suffer the same Engine issues as the STi?
27 April 2010, 12:39 PM
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Does the WRX suffer the same Engine issues as the STi?
As above ..... ?
And, if it is a mapping problem, does having a ppp remove the issue?
And, if it is a mapping problem, does having a ppp remove the issue?
27 April 2010, 05:35 PM
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I don't think so,
The STI and it's original OE map has caused a few to crack their hypercast type pistons... Subaru UK have never admitted it was a recall issue and released a re-flash to remedy the lean spot at red-line. A number of prodrive cars (all STI's again) have also shared the same piston failure... some later than 2008..which begs the question what is actually causing the piston failure on some..with others carrying on without a hitch.
The STI and it's original OE map has caused a few to crack their hypercast type pistons... Subaru UK have never admitted it was a recall issue and released a re-flash to remedy the lean spot at red-line. A number of prodrive cars (all STI's again) have also shared the same piston failure... some later than 2008..which begs the question what is actually causing the piston failure on some..with others carrying on without a hitch.
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28 April 2010, 11:57 PM
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Cheers ...... been to look at the Mazda6, Civic, Focus ST, Octavia vRS .... and am stupidly still drawn to the Subaru Impreza - I am a lost soul ..... 
29 April 2010, 09:21 AM
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Maybe.... many of my 24k miles have been motorway cruising, so hardly testing...
Plus it only ever gets fed shell V-Power and fully synthetic oil...
Plus it only ever gets fed shell V-Power and fully synthetic oil...
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29 April 2010, 08:17 PM
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Expensive Oil doesn't count for diddly if changed every 6 months ..... buy quality and it's all fine.
Super Unleaded, yes - simply drives better IMO.
And treating it with the utmost respect and mechanical sympathy.
These are the ways to trouble free motoring ..... glad that the WRX doesn't suffer.
Super Unleaded, yes - simply drives better IMO.
And treating it with the utmost respect and mechanical sympathy.
These are the ways to trouble free motoring ..... glad that the WRX doesn't suffer.
30 April 2010, 01:16 AM
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Expensive Oil doesn't count for diddly if changed every 6 months ..... buy quality and it's all fine.
Super Unleaded, yes - simply drives better IMO.
And treating it with the utmost respect and mechanical sympathy.
These are the ways to trouble free motoring ..... glad that the WRX doesn't suffer.
Super Unleaded, yes - simply drives better IMO.
And treating it with the utmost respect and mechanical sympathy.
These are the ways to trouble free motoring ..... glad that the WRX doesn't suffer.
30 April 2010, 01:19 PM
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It does worry potential buyers ..... but, posting on the other option sites shows problems with all new cars these days (maybe it was always so?) - you would never buy another new car if you believed everything you read on the Internet I guess?
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