by vinshonz » Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:43 pm
jslayz wrote:Just put in some fresh 10w40 Penrite 10 tenths and new filter as a precaution when you receive her.
dealership told me they just serviced it, if its true ill put racing 10 tenths in the next service (i use that oil on my wrx too)
or should i just change it straight away regardless?
bigBADbenny wrote:You'll want to take a peek at any service records and receipts supplied, perhaps contact the originating dealer for any records, and or get info from the PO about use and or mods.
08's were subject to TSB/recall issues after all.
Also you'll want to see if the 1st major service has been done eg on time/age as opposed to klm.
That's probably more tensioner/idler related than eg a worn belt, as regards potential for failure btw.
My now rebuilt/not yet installed engine came from an 08 auto: hg issues meant it was pulled at 160k, tear down revealed one slightly worn big end bearing. It was reassembled with a light bore hone, acl bearings and stock rings and the heads were machined, valves set with new guides. Should be good for another decent run
I'd recommend a tune and monitor it with eg btssm
A slight upgrade pump and new bucket filter eg dw65c or Kobe can't hurt either.
Look at eg Franks tbsti in the FS section for examples of basic mods that improve on stock...
Would subaru come in to play if the car is on the recall list or known engine problems being a 8 year old car?
i will ring the dealership in the logbook as soon i get the car
the car will have 3 months statutory warranty, then ill tune if it doesnt break within first 3 months, what is btssm?
i will mod the car exactly same way as my wrx hopefully reaching 200kw, then saving for a built motor
dr20t wrote:If you care about longevity of the engine then get rid of the stock tune, run the oil jslayz recommended, and only use 98 fuel.
after 3 months statutory warranty i will retune it.
i use 98 minimally on all my cars!
thanks guys i will take upon all your recommendations, but still scared engine might go at any time
2008 Liberty GT Tuned by STi 27 of 250 made
PnP VF52, AVO TBE into TCP-Ti Mufflers, AVO panel filter, Mishimoto TMIC, Turbosmart Kompact BOV, Kobe Silicone Intake + SFB, Kobe 340LPH pump,
Tuspeed 3Port, Exedy HD + lightened flywheel, some Whiteline bits & Corgiwerx bits, Zeitronix Flex Fuel Analyser Kit , e85/98 Flex fuel -Got it REX tuned
2007 WRX Tuned by STi 35 of 200 made
STi Spec C TMIC+ProcessWest splitter, AVO TBE, X3E Silicone Intake, APS CAI, TurboSmart Kompact, Walbro, GrimmSpeed 3 Port, DEFI gauges
TD05-18G 198.5kw on RTRs Dyno - SOLD