What atmospheric engines put on Forester. When the Subaru Forester engine is required

He was developed with a focus on such operation, and hundreds of thousands of people around the world confirmed that Forester justified the potential invested in it and its name. Not very smooth ground roads, snow-covered carpets, forest tracks, as well as other "highways" with a soft coating, its element.

The name has been firmly associated with the concept of "four-wheel drive" for several decades, even when we are talking about sedans and hatches of this japanese manufacturer. Other, reliability, comfort.

In one model merged together so much positive qualities, striking.

What's new at the 2016 Subaru Forester:

The fourth generation of Forester was launched in production in 2012, with a new variator revised by a suspension, increased internal volume, a bunch of new safety functions, and, importantly, a new improved design of the forefish.

Time passed, on the approach of the 2016 model. Since then, have not made major changes in Forester, unless some standard functions have become a bit better, and the new information and entertainment system Starlink was introduced in the car, in all other aspects the model is seriously similar to the version of "14 years.

What under the hood Subaru Forester IV generation?

In Russia, and throughout the world, Subaru is represented by two versions of engines, both of them are opposite. This is either 2.0 liter motor, or 2.5 liter atmospheric. Oddly enough, but a 2.0-liter turbo engine easily bypassing its more volumetric colleague, producing 80 hp. More than a 2.5-liter engine and incinerating to rotation 113 nm of torque larger.

Forester economy

Let's just say, economy is not a Forester. which will easily give Oge Subaru. Even gets colossal in economy 6.1 liter on the highway and 7.3 in a mixed cycle, in a 2.5 liter engine version, fully drive and automatic transmission.

The car we spend according to official data of 6.7 liters on the highway, in the maximum, sold configuration GR and 8.2 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle. The difference seems small, but with long-term operation, it "good" will hit the wallet.

The most economical Forester "OV - simple equipment with atmospheric 2.0i, variatorial automatic box Gears, its indicators - 10.6 l / 100 km in the city, 6.3 in the country cycle. The most wasteful- 2.0 XT, with a turbine, it consumes 11.2 l / 100 km in the city and 7 l / 100 km on the highway.

2016 Subaru Forester. Evaluation of fuel economy(City / Route / Combined)
	2.0i - L.	2.5i - L.	2.5i-S.	2.0XT.
	CVT.	CVT.	CVT.	CVT.
Fuel consumption in the city cycle, l. / 100 km	10.6	10.9	10.9	11.2
Fuel consumption in the country cycle, l / 100 km	6.3	6.7	6.7	7
Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle, l / 100 km	7.9	8.2	8.2	8.5

Equipment and equipment

In Russia, Forester is available with a drive for all wheels, front McPherson racks, double transverse levers from the back and electric power steering.

Subaru Forester is available in the Russian Federation in five configurations: VF, BM, CB, CS, GR.

The price tag begins OT. 1.499.900 before 2.019.900 rubles.

Description of some features:

VF: Basic basic equipmentAt the moment (09/07/2015) begins from 1.599.900 rubles, with discounts, the cost will decrease by 100,000 rubles. Motor in this configuration 2.0 liter, 150 hp, transmission - variator. The equipment includes:

- Metallic or pearl

-17-inch steel (or aluminum) discs

-Galogen headlights

-Fog lights

-Daytime Running Lights

-Digid header washers

-Forning fog lantern

- windshield-solid cleaner with adjustable response interval when intermittent operation and special brushes design

-Wiper rear glass from intermittent regime Work

-The protect against ultraviolet radiation: wind and front side windows

Roofspenter

INTERIOR

-Rone column adjustable to the angle of inclination and departure

-Side with fabric upholstery

-Hellic seats of the front row

-Cakers in the backs of the front seats

-Serkal in sunscreen visors

-Leps for reading card

- Points for points in the ceiling console

-Lock in the central console

-Box in the armrest

-Cakers in side doors with built-in bottles holders

-Pacchers in the central console

- Second row, folding in a 40/60 ratio

- Lightlight of the luggage compartment

- Hooks for fastening and hanging baggage

-Digital curtain of the luggage compartment

COMFORT

-On-board computer

- Electro-windows

-System remote control lock locks

-Rest 12V sockets for connecting additional electrical equipment (in the center console, in boxing armrest and in the luggage compartment)

- Delivery Opening of the Salon Salon Truck

MULTIMEDIA

-Multifunctional steering wheel

- AUX and USB situations for connecting external devices (in boxing armrest)

Climate Installation Management

-Climat control with anti-filter

-Thetovodov for the supply of warm air to the legs of the rear passengers

- Wiper windscreen wiper brushes zone

- Hegeneration of side mirrors

-Electric heating rear window with timer

Handling and active security systems

-4-Channel anti-lock system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution system (EBD)

-System assistance emergency braking (BA)

- braking priority system

- dynamic stabilization system (VDC), disabled

-System help when starting from a location

Passive security systems

-Rontal airbags

- Floor airbags for the front of the seats

Safety stores

-Cane airbag for driver

-Fine seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

-Regulated in the height of the seat belt fastening (for the driver and front passenger)

-Incator of an unused seat belt (for the driver)

-Repers of safety with a three-point fastening for three passengers in the back seat

-Construction of the front seats, which reduces the risk of a whip injury

- Gongs for three passengers in the back seat

-Trav-safe pedal brakes

- steering wheel speaker

-Balking side doors

-Locking rear doors from opening from the inside ("Children's Castle")

-System ISO-FIX for installing children's chairs (with fastening belts)

-Passed wheel ("Single")

-Imobilizer engine

BM: The following equipment begins from 1.684.900 rubles. For add. Hard on the car will appear:

Xenon headlights with automatic light beam level adjustment

Seat with leather upholstery

-Lodid repeater indicator of turns in lateral mirrors

-Electrospody doors of the luggage compartment

-Cruise control

-Datcher of light and rain sensor

- USB port

-System intellectual drive SI-DRIVE (dual-mode)

CS: Worth 1.824.900 rubles. Complemented:

-Side with leather upholstery

-Best access and engine start button

GR: And finally the most expensive equipment: GR. She indulges the owners of the most advanced modifications, 2.5i-S and 2.0XT. The first one costs 2.019.900 rubles, the second 2.199.900 rubles.

-18 inch aluminum alloy wheels

-Luk in the roof with an electric drive

- Aluminum pedals

-Information and entertainment system Subaru Starlink with color liquid crystal screen diagonal 7.0

inch, with audio system "HARMAN / KARDON" C 8 speakers

-Navigation system

What version of 2016 Subaru Forester to buy?

Observing in brief all the advantages and cons Subaru. Forester selling in Russia, on this rhetorical question "What version of 2016 Subaru Forester to buy?" We will not be able to answer the answer. The taste and quality of the account in the bank will play here.

Let's just say that in Subaru well thought out their configuration, with each subsequent stage the buyer receives several useful and necessary bonuses in his, that of course very well.

Important facts and specifications 2016 Subaru Forester:

Cost: from 1.499.900- 2.019.900 rub

Trunk volume: 1548 Lithrov

Fuel Type: AI-95

Volume of the tank: 60 liters

Transmission: 6-step variator

Engines: 2.0 liter opposite (atmospheric / turbo); 2.5 liter atmospheric

Drive unit: Full awd.

Curb weight: 1.497 kg - 1.655 kg

Ground clearance: 220 mm

In their eyes, he was confused by the Harizm and the inhability of the first two generations in the first two generations, becoming a victim of fashion for full crossovers. However, this model diverged a much larger edition.

Despite the Japanese origin and success in the market, hijackers do not complain Forester attention. Pretty good starting immobilizerbuilt into the engine control module and dashboard, does not save from a targeted attack, but will become a stumbling block for a random kidnapper.

All Foresthers come from Japan. The quality of the paint coating is good - there is no weak places at the body. Traces of corrosion will indicate a non-professional recovery repair. But pay attention to the attachment of the license plate on the back door. Many owners set the number without a frame, over time he rides paint - and rust appears.

Eye yes eye

Before restyling, conducted in 2011, atmospheric motors 2.0 (150 hp) and 2.5 (172 hp) belonged to the EJ series. These age-related opposites with belt drive drives are well known for most Subaru models.

The junior engine EJ20 with a volume of 2.0 l is the most reliable in the line. Servicemen estimate its average resource in 250,000-300,000 km. After the overhaul, he is able to serve as much as much. The average resuscitation costs without the treatment of a block of cylinders or heads. Mostly, only piston rings and inserts are expaid for tolerances. The main thing is for the regulations (at least every 15,000 km) to change the oil in the engine and easily monitor its level - all the SUBARU motors are characterized by a good appetite with aggressive ride or long-term movement on high revs.

Senior atmospheric brother EJ25 (2.5 l) is the same Motor 2.0, but with boring cylinders. Accordingly, due to the thinner walls between the "pots", it is inclined to the so-called "overheating", which occurs with long-term high loads. Usually it is long (about an hour!) Riding at speeds close to the maximum. Even with a good cooling system and clean radiators, block head gaskets can be burned. Sometimes there is contact planes of the cylinder and heads block. With tough "overheating" lie piston rings. Because of this, oil consumption increases, and sometimes even appear on the cylinder mirror.

When buying from the hand of the car with the EJ25 motor, make a hundred-test content exhaust gases in the cooling system. He will tell about the status of the head of the cylinder heads. The operation is inexpensive, requires uncomplicated equipment. Do not regret money (about 1,500 rubles) and on the so-called lik-test, which will show leakage in the cylinders. He is akin to checking compression, but much more accurate.

Motors with a capacity of 230 and 263 hp - Superior versions of the EJ25 engine. Poster forces - the merit of other engine firmware engine. The average resource of the upgrade brothers is estimated at 100,000-150,000 km. The faults are the same as atmospheric units, only manifest themselves on earlier runs.

The original breakdown of the turbogo - the burden of the liners. Frequent cause - Oil fasting due to low level Lubricants or loss of their properties. Therefore, even with non-intensive exploitation, it is important to reduce the oil replacement interval to 7500 km, and if the car participates in competitions, oil needs to be changed at least in 5000 km.

Excellent way to avoid dangerous conditions for motor conditions - install additional sensors. Owners are usually limited to the temperature and oil pressure testimony to know when it's time to move from the track and give the car to cool.

Turbomotors during repair are often tuning: put a wrought piston group, an oil pump of increased productivity, increase the block of cylinders, etc. - Who is what is much.

Often the owners simultaneously squeeze all juices from the motors, establishing, for example, a turbine with more high pressure- such aggregates do not live for a long time, because buying tuned cars should be treated with caution.

The regular turbocharger is reliable. Under the observance of a pair simple rules He will survive the engine. A shortened engine oil replacement interval will help to avoid clogging of the turbine cooling tubes. Enjoy the compressor on the engine running before driving it after an active ride. More efficiently do not idlingAnd on the go, dropping gas a couple of kilometers to the house, - so oil and antifreeze are better circulated through the turbine.

Separate history - GRM drive on EJ motors. The belt is cautiously laid 105,000 km even on modified engines, but it is better to be reinforced and change it early, because in 99% of cases, the breakage of the pistons with the valves. At the same time, all rollers with tensioners change. To reinsure, servicemen recommend updating the seals of the crankshaft and distributional shafts. They do not always live up to 200,000 km, and any interference with the GDM drive is very laborious and expensive. Leaks are fraught with a belt crossing with known consequences. Cooling pump is more reliable. It is changed together with the second replacement of the belt. Up to 300,000 km, she lives extremely rarely. Its backlash is not so terrible as flowing, which again can lead to the belt jump.

After restyling, chain units of the FB series came to replace the EJ atmospheric engines (with indexes 20 and 25). They are built on the basis of predecessors and possess the same power characteristics.

Chain problems are rare. According to servicemen, its resource is at least 200,000 km. The main thing is to monitor the level and condition of the oil. It depends on the lubricant chain and the performance of the tensioner. The runs on these motors are not as great as on EJ, but there are no reasons for their longevity. The only and infrequent disease is to flow oils from under the chain cover when running 50,000-60,000 km - healing sealant. "Overheating" FB25, which happen to EJ25, until fixed, although the motors are structurally similar.

Resource drive belt On any motor depends only on the operating conditions of the machine. Lower planka - 50,000 km. The smaller the dirt and water falls on the belt at the off-road storm, the longer he lives.

The condition of the cooling radiator of any motor does not really affect its well-being. But the sink is carried out or two per year, depending on the operation mode. Engine and air conditioning radiators are very close to each other, and this "sandwich" is completely disassembled.

On runs over 100,000 km, the lamp often lights up Check Engine. An error 0420 is issued: "Low efficiency of the neutralizer". This usually happens when the node is heated when the car rides a long time along the high speed high speed. The reason is bad fuel. Often, the error is simply erased, the owner changes the gas station - and the problem goes out. But sometimes fuel time to kill the catalytic converter.

Treatment depends on the wishes of the owner. The neutralizer is either changed to a new one or cut out and make a deck (at atmospheric motors) for a second (controlling) oxygen sensor. This is an approach to the installation site of the second oxygen sensor, which displays it from the stream of exhaust gases. Upgrade engines have a sensor by flashing "brains". If the faulty neutralizer is not clogged and not melted inside, it does not touch and limit to the deceptive.

CONSTANT

The Subaru has a all-wheel drive transmission diagram depends on the type of gearbox and engine. On Forester in a pair with five-speed mechanics inter-seed differential With the blocking viscous coupling. Alas, the coupling does not like long-term driving in extreme conditions and is prone to overheating. With such an operation, it usually dies after 100,000 km. Knot dear, but the replacement procedure is simple.

The third Forester has a lower row in the transmission. It is only available on two-liter machines with mechanical box. None of the servicemen is remembered with problems with such distributors.

There are no fundamental differences between mechanical boxes associated with motors of different power. Nodes are reliable. The main thing is regularly (every 50,000 km) change the oil. The average clutch resource is 130,000-150,000 km. After 150,000-200,000 km, the gear seal seal seal begins to leak.

On machines with hydromechanical automata, it is the original inter-system differential and the device of its lock. In a pair with upgraded motors, they are more intricate. But in both cases there are no serious complaints about their reliability.

With power up to 230 hp engines. Four-stage automatic combines, and with a 263-strong - five-speed. Both boxes are from one family and pretty greater, but reliable. Servicemen advise changing the oil every 30,000 km. On the first "pit stop", we conduct a normal (partial) replacement, on the second - complete, with the connection of a special installation. This is justified. After all, off-road and high-speed cruising for Forester - the usual thing. But when complying with the regulations, these automata digested and a higher torque of reasonably modified motors.

Due to the late replacement of oil in the machine, the machines appear and delays when switching gear. WINDOWS Wear products in a component of solenoids. If you ignore the alarms, "Error" will light up soon on the instrument panel, and then - overheating of the friction and hydrotransformer.

In winter, due to intensive accelerations immediately after a cold start, there are leaks between the case of the differential and the inlet shaft of the box. Then the case is in the inconspicuous conquered seals.

The oil change interval in gearboxes is also small - 50,000 km. Sometimes on the mileage for 100 thousand, the oil overheating indication in the rear gearbox lights up. The reason is the contaminated contact in the connector of its sensor, located outside. He often cleans. You do not need to change the sensor - just clean the contacts or repair the wiring.

The only frankly weakness In the transmission - the suspended bearing of the cardan shaft. It begins to buzz highly at speeds above 50 km / h after 30,000-40,000 km. Dealer services often change the Cardan assembly (about 70,000 rubles), and non-fakes are a single bearing for 700 rubles.

Cardana crossbars are 150,000 km. Strong backlash in them causes tangible vibrations.

Selns and anthers in transmission are durable. In the risk area, only the elements close to exhaust system. Faster all (after 100,000 km) from heating the inner boot of the front right drive is destroyed.

On modifications with all motor EJ motors, a hydraulic power steering is installed. Reiki flow rarely, and not earlier than 100,000 km. Usually sweats the upper gland at the velocity outlet. Reciktil Reiki includes other seals, so it is completely disassembled and updated

Even less frequent hoses under expansion Bachkom. And on the pump. It is important to periodically monitor the oil level and change it according to the regulations - every 50,000 km. When the oil is replaced, do not allow the long-term operation of the hydraulic power pump "to dry" - the knot dies quickly, and costs about 20,000 rubles.

Electric steering amplifier is assigned versions with FB motors. The stuffs in the rail occur after 30,000 km. Formally, this is not considered a malfunction, and the Reiki warranty is not changed to everyone, although the manufacturer tries to meet customers (SPARU, 2014, No. 9, SUBARU specialists are responsible). Neocalities found a medicine. The knock arises in the articulation of the gear of the steering shaft and the rush mechanism. The rail disassemble and change the factory support bushing of this pair to non-original, homemade. The gap decreases, and the knock leaves.

Consumables in the suspension - sleeves and stabilizer racks. They are enough for 30,000-40,000 km. The weakest - the rear silent blocks of the front levers, which live at least 100 thousand. They can be purchased separately, like many other rubberometallic hinges. Exception - Silent blocks of the rear top forged lever: The assembly assembly is worth 16,000 rubles.

The wheel bearings are also stably experienced 100 thousand mileage. The price assembly with the hubs is quite democratic - 5000-6000 rubles.

Forester suspension feature - rear self-absorbable shock absorbers, providing permanent clearance, regardless of the loading of the car and smaller rolls in turns. But they quickly die on the dead roads after several serious breakdowns on a loaded car. Fortunately, there is an alternative to original details, assessed by 25,000 rubles. The paging system is built into the rod and the shock absorber case. Therefore, for 17 thousand set a set of two conventional shock absorbers with the corresponding springs. In the daily driving modes, the difference in the behavior of the car will not be striking.

The front shock absorbers go to 100,000-150,000 km. Support bearings are updated with the second shock absorbers.

Many owners sent to Forester from other Japanese crossovers of this class complain of the insufficient sensitivity of the brakes. Later get used to, but some are still modified brake system. Throw money to the wind - you do not get rid of this feature.

The only weak point of lighting - thin glass of the front fog. Often they are cracking due to a sharp difference of temperatures - for example, when water enters the headlights when driving on puddles or at the storming of high snowdrifts.

Electrician salon is simple and reliable. Overnight calls only the bearing of the heater fan shaft. If on a cold car in the winter it immediately turn on the stove to the maximum speed, the bearing will threaten to 150,000 km. And it is possible to replace it only assembled with a fan.

On the mileage of more than 100,000 km sometimes refuses the headlights sensor, located on the lever rear suspensionwhere the system determines the position of the body. Sweep hinges in its moving connections. At the same time, the system error lights up and the corrector lowers the headlights to the lower position.

Outcome

With the reliability of Forester Third Generation, everything is in order. When complying with the regulations, even modifications with turbo engines do not deliver hassle. There will be no maintenance and repair of the machine of difficulties.

Word owner

Vladimir Lopatin,

Subaru Forester S-Edition (2011, 2.5 l, 263 hp, 90 000 km)

Before buying a modification of the S-Edition, I spent six years old Forester of the previous generation (SG). And I do not share the position of the subarists, the funny third "Forik". Yes, in the usual performance, it is more flushing than the predecessor, but much more comfortable. And the charged version is better in all parameters.

Initially, I did not plan to tuning the car, then delayed. To 47,000 km, when the inserts touched in the engine, he gave out about 340 hp, and now - 400 forces and 600 N · m. My Forester is equipped with an injection of water metal, wrought pistons are installed, a regular turbine is replaced by more productive. The machine was finalized under the high torque, enhancing the pressure in its oil system. The set for further tuning is waiting for the box. But while she does not deliver trouble, like nodes running.

Some of the suspension elements (shock absorbers, springs and stabilizer) are replaced by more sporty. I note that I do not have complaints about the reliability of full-time details. I plan to continue improvements, but the process inhibits jumped prices for import spare parts.

Car maintenance: Replacing the oil in the motor every 5000 km, in the box and gearboxes - every 30,000 km.

Word seller

Alexander Bulatov,

car Sales Manager with Mileage of the Company + Service +

Forester SH is liquid independently from the configuration. The most demanded 2.5-liter machines. Moreover, one half of the buyers chooses mechanics for bad roads, and the other is an automatic machine for the city.

Machines are idle in the expectation of the buyer on average for two to three weeks. Even specific turboufts are quickly leaving, which is explained by a limited offer on the market. In this segment, Forester has no competitors who have similar driving characteristics and competitive price.

An objective flaw compared to many classmates - low quality Interior decorations. But many more important than the excellent visibility and reliability of the car. Modifications with atmospheric engines even on runs for 150,000 km saved good condition And do not require large investments.

Many appreciate the Forester for the full drive brand system, which provides good handling and good off-road qualities. Original opposite motors are also attractive.

Thank you for your help in the preparation of the Material Materials "Pleiad" (a branch "Pleiad enthusiasts") and OPPOZITE MAX

In 2012, the Japanese automaker, Subaru, has already presented the fourth generation of its popular Subaru Forester crossover, which has received an updated gasoline atmospheric engine for enlarged power. Subaru engine with two liters of volume and capacity of 253 began to use the greatest popularity. horse powers. This motor received the FA20 index and has established itself exclusively on the positive side.

Specifications

The subaru engine Faples FA20 has the following characteristics:

PARAMETERS	Values
Years of release	2012 -
Weight	N. d.
Cylinder block material	aluminum
Motor power system	injector
Type of location of cylinders	opposite
Working motor	2.0 liters
Engine power	253 liters. from.
Number of cylinders	Four
Number of valves	Four
Piston move	86 millimeters
Diameter of cylinders	86 millimeters
Compression ratio	10.6
Torque Nm / Ob.min	350 nm / 3000
Environmental norms	Euro 5.
Fuel	petrol
Fuel consumption	7.8 / 100 km
Butter	0W-20
Carter oil	6.3 liters
When replacing pouring	6 liters
Replacing the oil is carried out	Every 8 thousand km
Motor resource
- According to the plant	n. d.
- on practice	200

The motor is installed on Subaru Forester, Legecy, WRX.

Features

The characteristic feature of the SUBARU engines is their opposite type, in which the cylinders are located with an angle of collapse in 180 degrees. Such a layout allows a four-cylinder double-liter atmospheric motor to remove the power of 253 horsepower.

With a conventional V-shaped or row engine layout, it would be impossible to get such power without a turbocharger. While in this power unit there is no compressor and turbine, which has a positive effect on reliability indicators.

Note that in 2014 on the basis of this modification power aggregate A motor with a turbocharger was released, which received the FA20 DIT index. This engine Subaru has developed a capacity of 272 horsepower, but it has not been popular with buyers, since the FA20 DIT with the installed turbine had severe failures on low revolutions.

FA20 is a completely new two-liter motor having an aluminum block of cylinders. It is compact and occupies a minimum of space in open space. With its capacity indicators, this motor consumes the minimum of fuel, having fuel efficiency indicators in mixed mode at a level of 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers. For the medium-sized crossover, such fuel consumption indicators are hardly recorded.

This motor uses a reliable injector with a straight fuel injection system, which provides the most complete and high-quality combustion. fuel mixes in cylinders.

When developing their new engine, Subaru has actively collaborated with specialists from Toyota, so separate systems are installed on this engine under the Toyota license. For example, the SUBARU engines are installed direct injectionwhich is also installed on new modifications of power units from Toyota.

We note the presence of a special system for changing the gas distribution on graduation and intake camshafts. Thus, the maximum elasticity of the operation of the power unit is ensured, and its ecology indicators are improved.

It should be noted that the subaru engine was originally designed to use high-octane fuel. Therefore, it is mandatory to use high-quality 98 gasoline, which will be the key to the wicked exploitation of this power unit. But attempts to save and fill in gasoline 92 or 95 gasoline lead to rapid roasting rings and problems with the valve system.

We also note the criticality of this motor to the quality and regularity of the conducted service. That is why the oil replacement and other service work with the engine must be performed in full compliance with the requirements of the manufacturer. Otherwise, the car owner will face the need for expensive complex repairs.

This modification of the engine is used by the timing chain drive, which simplifies the operation of the car. However, even such a reliable system with a chain will require appropriate maintenance. It is recommended after 250-300 thousand kilometers of a run to replace the chain, which by this time can stretch out, which is accompanied by characteristic knocks at a speed set.

New motors have a fully automatic control system that manages all modes of engine operation, improving its behavior on low revs. This made it possible to solve the problem characteristic of all opposite engines when the failure of thrust was noted on low revs. Using this completely automatic system The control allows you to guarantee compliance with EURO 5 environmental standards and improves fuel efficiency.

In general, this engine Subaru turned out to be quite reliable and proper service Does not give your owners any trouble. It is only necessary to remember the mandatory condition for the use of 98 gasoline and original high-quality oil. Moreover, the replacement of lubricant is recommended twice as often, rather than in the technical documentation for this car. That is, it is necessary to carry out such service work every eight thousand mileage kilometers.

Fault

Fault	Causes and ways to eliminate
The appearance of vibration at low idle turns.	The problem lies in the firmware of the control unit, which must be reflashing with new software.
The car often stalls.	A possible reason is the failure of the camshaft gear, which leads to insufficient oil pressure.
The emergence of pronounced metal sounds and rustle in the subaru motor.	The timing chain stretched, which requires replacement.
Appear characteristic sounds knocking valves.	Problems with a valve system and an injector gives the use of poor-quality gasoline. You need to open the motor and after determining the specific breakdowns to replace the details failed.

Tuning

1. Most. simple way Increasing the power of this power unit is to flash the control unit or the so-called chip-tuning, when you install a new sports engine control unit. Such works allow you to get about 15-20 additional horsepower. Note that such a chip tuning in no way affects the engine resource in any way.
2. Installing the intercooler, turbine or compressor will allow you to raise the power above 400 horsepower. Such tuning is popular with street racing lovers who have the opportunity to remove the maximum possible capacity from a small motor. At the same time, the fact that the installation of a turbocharger on such a forced opposite engine will lead to a significant reduction in the reliability of the power unit. Even when using high-quality Turbo-whales overhaul or replacement engine Subaru. We'll have to perform with enviable regularity.

Subaru Forester - small sizes of a crossover, which was published in the late 90s. He compiled a good competition Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail, WV Tiguan, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.

Characteristics and motors features

Subaru Forester is an Outback elder brother. It would not be logical to install small and poor motors on the crossover of such a plan, so everything vehicles Equipped with power units with a volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters.

Subaru ForesTerRed, the main specifications Each of the installed motors on Subaru Forester:

Name	Characteristics
Manufacturer	Gunma Oizumi Plant.
Motor brand	EJ 20 2.0
Volume	2.0 liters (1994 cm cubic)
Power	125-238 hp
Diameter of the cylinder	92
Number of cylinders	4
Number of valves	16
Compression ratio	8.0 (EJ205 WRX / EJ207 / EJ20G / EJ20K) 8.5 (EJ205 Forester / EJ208) 9.0 (EJ205 WRX 2002 + / EJ206 / EJ208) 9.5 (EJ20X / EJ20Y) 9.7 (EJ20J) 10.0 (EJ204 IMPREZA II) 10.1 (EJ201 / EJ202 / EJ20D) 10.2 (EJ204 IMPREZA III)
Fuel consumption	12.1 liters for every 100 km run in mixed reime
Motor oil	0W-30 5W-30. 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40
Resource	250+ thousand km
Applicability other than Forester	Subaru Impreza (WRX / STI) Subaru Legacy. Isuzu Aska. Saab 9-2X.

Engines EJ20 are equipped with new heads of the cylinder block with modified intake channels. Also, new lightweight pistons were installed. New camshafts 256/256 with lifting 9.27 / 9.17 mm (8.25 / 8.61 mm in JDM version).

Piston group is located on the sides of the engine

Service

Maintenance of Forester's motors is no different from the standard power units of this class. That motors are carried out with an interval of 15,000 km. Recommended maintenance is necessary every 10,000 km. So consider detailed technical map Services:

TO-1: Oil change, replacement oil filter. It is carried out after the first 1000-1500 km of run. This stage is also called the cycle, since the motor elements are triggered.

TO-2: Second maintenance after 10,000 km run. So, change again motor oil and filter, as well as an air filter element. At this stage, the pressure on the engine and the valve adjustment is also measured.

TO-3: At this stage, which is performed 20,000 km after, the standard oil replacement procedure is carried out, replacement fuel filter, as well as the diagnostics of all engine systems.

TO-4: Fourth maintenance is perhaps the simplest one. After 300,000 km of mileage, only oil and oil filter element change.

TO-5: Fifth, for the engine, as a second breath. This time a lot of things change. So, consider which elements will cover the replacement in the fifth maintenance:

• Change of oil.
• Replacing Oil filter.
• Replacing the air filter.
• Replacing the fuel filtering element.
• If necessary, the generator belt.
• Water pump.
• Valve cover gasket.
• Other elements that need to be replaced.

Subsequent conduct maintenance It is carried out according to the card of 2-5, then according to the appropriate run.

Typical malfunctions

All SUBARU Forester power units are inherent in the same faults. In principle, all motors are similar in design and characteristics. So, consider what frequent problems You can find on Forester:

Motor Subaru Forester in the windscreen space

1. Floating speed and uneven idle. The reason lies in the firmware of the control unit. Installing the last "beta" version - not the best wayAnd therefore it is worth staying on the penultimate firmware. It is more stable and will not bring problems.
2. Stall. The reason becomes the gear of the camshafts, which is why oil pressure is lost in the engine.
3. On the FB series engines, there is often a problem with a high oil consumption. This means that there is a planning of oil rings.
4. Catalyst problems. If the item quickly published, then it is recommended after replacing on new elementAlso change the refueling station. Wine everything became poor-quality fuel.
5. Knock in motor series EJ20. This means that the 4th cylinder overheated, and there are faults in the engine cooling system.
6. Oil leak. In Engines, Forester is short-lived camshafts. It is recommended to choose an analogue of the original part, only with the best quality.

Output

Subaru Forester engines are reliable and high-quality. All of them have a high rating and respect for motorists, experts. Maintenance of the power unit can be carried out independently. As for repair, it is recommended to apply to the maintenance service station.

The first model "Forester" of the Japanese family of Subaru was represented by visitors to the Tokyo Motor Show as a concept car "Streega" in November 1995. In 1997, the first Forester went on sale at home, in the country of the rising sun, and in 1998 the ocean successfully crossed and began to master the North American market. According to the Japanese manufacturer's plan, this model replaced one of the modifications of Impreza - "Gravel Express", and its key parameters ( dimensions And the price) allowed us to successfully take the empty niche between Legacy and Impreza.

The first-generation cars had a complete drive, because they had a narrow-controlled orientation to the market segment of SUVs. The design features "Forester", expressed in a fairly spacious luggage compartment, increased clearance, high landing of the driver, made it possible to confidently classify it as a crossover, despite the lack of a frame design. However, at that time, such a term was not yet used.

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Horizontal - the opposite motor installed on Subaru Forester, awakens interest, primarily its unusual design. This is a kind of exclusive product, which is the branded china "Subaru Corporation".

Features of the Forester power unit

The main feature of this DVS is a retreat from the usual schemes: vertical and V-shaped cylinder blocks (hereinafter referred to as the text of the BC). The forces "Forester" received a lying horizontal BC, the direction of movement of the pistons in which can be described as "to the right - left" (see Figure).

Such a constructive solution ensures the squatness of the structure of the power plant, shifting down the center of gravity. This, in turn, extremely favorably affects such important performance characteristicslike car handling and its resistance on the road. In addition, the opposite design of the BC provides an increase in another important parameter - the magnitudes of the torque. In comparison with the internal type of inner type, similar in volume, this difference is quite significant.

Opposite motors have excellent balance, high strength and rigidity, and the workflow of such an engine is accompanied by minimum level Vibration.

Disadvantages of DVS

The essential disadvantages of horizontally opposite engines, according to experts, are:

• The complexity of access to nodes and, as a result, the difficultness of the maintenance process. The problem is caused by such constructive featuresas the location of the generator, radiator, hinged equipment Directly above the power installation.
• Equipment of the motor with two heads of the cylinder block (hereinafter referred to as the GBC text), which causes the presence of a more complex gas distribution system.
• Increased oil consumption.
• High material and temporary costs of maintenance and repair.

Specifications

Russian admirers of cars produced by "Subaru Corporation" are available fourth generationequipped with the following types of power units:

• Two-liter atmospheric base engine with a capacity of 150 hp Created for 10.6 seconds to disperse a car with a manual transmission (hereinafter referred to as the IPAM text) to a speed of 100 km / h. A car with the variator for this will be needed already 11.8 seconds. Maximum speed, providing this type of force aggregate - 192.0 km / h. Used in two versions: with automatic and mechanical transmission. Fuel consumption for a vehicle equipped with such a motor and a six-speed manual transmission manual is shown in Table 1.
• The models of "Subaru Forester" and more powerful (171 hp) atmospheric 2.5 liters with atmospheric 2.5 liters are completed, providing acceleration to "hundreds" in 9.9 seconds. The velocity ceiling of such a motor in combination with the variator does not exceed 196.0 km / h. The flow rate is quite modest for such a volume and is weakly different from the above-described unit.
• Third in the line of engines for Russian "Forester" became a two-liter turbocharged flagship engine capacity of 241 hp The maximum speed developed by the participation of this unit is limited to 221 kilometers per hour, and, overclocking to "hundreds" takes only 7.5 seconds. Despite such impressive operational parameters and excellent dynamics, fuel consumption indicators look more or less acceptable.
• In 2008, the "Subaru Forester" of the third, and then the fourth generation, equipped with a 2-liter turbodiesel unit of the opposite type with a capacity of 147 hp The maximum speed developed by the car with such an engine is 190 km / h, and "hundreds" on the speedometer reaches in 10.4 seconds.

The more detailed technical characteristics of the fourth-generation power plants "Forester" are presented in the following table 2:

Table 2.

Name of parameter	unit of measurement	2.0 CVT. (110 kW)	2.0 CVT. (126 kW)	2.5 CVT. (177 kW)
Number of valves	units	4	4	4
Number of cylinders	units	4	4	4
Working volume	cM 3.	1995	1998	2498
MAX (MAX)	hp / rpm	150/6 200	241/5 600	171/5 800
Torque (MAX)	H m / rpm / min	198/4 200	350/2 400 – 3600	235/4 100
Power system type	-	distributed injection	distributed injection	injection into the combustion chamber
Compression ratio	-	10.5	10.6	10
The magnitude of the stroke of the piston	mM.	90	86	90
Diameter of the cylinder	mM.	84	86	94

Problems when operating Motors "Subaru Forester"

SUBARU CORPORATION equips its cars with opposity power aggregates of the Boxer type, which have a very significant resource. However, individual details and nodes fail and require repair or replacement. The most common problems of opposite DBS are considered:

• Damage and associated leaks of gaskets of the GBC and the valve cover (for gasoline engines).
• Insufficient resource squeeze filter, nozzles, crankshaft and clutch (for diesel engines 2008 - 2010.).
• Breakdown gBC pads and damage to the turbocharger (for turbocharged engines).
• The outlet of the GBC graduation valves (for models I and II generations).
• Changes in the intake sensor change phases of the gas distribution system and pollution of the recycling system valve (for models IV, V generations).

The main cause of damage to the elements of the GBC is overheating, the occurrence of which is easily prevented by regular cleaning of the radiator and continuous control of the coolant level. Symptoms, clearly indicating the breakdown of elements of the power plant, consider:

• unstable work in the "idle mode" mode;
• difficult launch of a "cold" engine;
• loss of speakers, loss of thrust;
• the emergence of tangible "failures" of capacity with increasing load;
• the formation of black, sizogo or yellow smoke in the process of operation of the engine;
• presence in the working process of extraneous noise: hissing, whistling, ringing or deaf stuffs, etc.

Engines on various generations "Subaru Forester"

Table 3.

Generation	Years of release	Motor brand	Volume and power Engine	Type of Transmission	Type of fuel used
I.	1996 - 2002	EJ20J.	2.0 (135.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ20J.	2.0 (135.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ20E.	2.0 (137.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ20E.	2.0 (137.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (170.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (177.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (240.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (240.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		VF41.	2.0 (250.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		VF41.	2.0 (250.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ250	2.5 (167.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
II.	2002 - 2008	EJ202.	2.0 (125.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ202.	2.0 (125.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ203.	2.0 (140.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ203.	2.0 (140.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ205T.	2.0 (177.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ205T.	2.0 (177.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ251	2.5 (167.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ253.	2.5 (173.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ253.	2.5 (173.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (210.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (210.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (265.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (265.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EJ251	2.5 (167.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EJ204	2.0 (158.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ204	2.0 (158.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ255.	2.5 (230.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (230.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
III	2008 - 2012	EJ204	2.0 (148.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ204	2.0 (148.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		FB20.	2.0 (150.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		FB20.	2.0 (150.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		FB25	2.5 (173.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		FB25	2.5 (173.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (230.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		EJ205	2.0 (230.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-95
		EJ255.	2.5 (230.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (230.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EJ255.	2.5 (263.0 hp)	Automatic	AI-98.
		EE20.	2.0 (148.0 hp)	MCPP	diesel
IV.	2013 - 2015, restyling 2015 - N.V.	FB20.	2.0i (150.0 hp)	MCPP	AI-95
		FB20.	2.0i (150.0 hp)	CVT.	AI-95
		FB25	2.5i (171.0 hp)	CVT.	AI-95
			2.0i (280.0 hp)	CVT.	AI-95
		EE20.	2.0i (147.0 hp)	MCPP	ludizel
		FA20.	2,0XT (241.0 hp)	CVT.	AI-98.

The resource of the SUBARU Forester power unit is large and provides a sufficiently long operational period without repair, but in the case when it is not necessary to do without repair, you need to remember the following. Overhaul Such an engine requires high professional qualifications, therefore, it is expensive. Sometimes, for the sake of saving time, forces and, of course, finance, it is reasonable to simply replace power installationthan to repair it.