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RECALLED GM L87 6.2L ENGINE with MASSIVE FAILURE! Teardown Shows Problems Throughout! YIKES.
I DO CARS
Posted 2 hours ago.
Modern cars are junk. Drives me crazy.
RECALLED GM L87 6.2L ENGINE with MASSIVE FAILURE! Teardown Shows Problems Throughout! YIKES.
I DO CARS
Posted 2 hours ago.
Wow! Great information! Thanks so much. And great pics!I never doubted the ' Subaru ' could/would handle ' LIGHT TOWING " on flat roadways & ' Cooler Ambient Temperatures. ' ( 80- 90 degrees ).
My favorite go toooo trips are in the ' High Sierra's CA ', during the Summer months.
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After test-driving the ' Subaru Forester Wilderness' ( NON-TURBO ENGINE ) for the past two years.
1. Travel early in the morning to avoid the High Summer afternoon Ambient Temperatures.
2. Follow the ' OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDATIONS' to the letter.
EXAMPLE: 2023 SUBARU's OWNERS MANUAL: Page # 458
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QUOTE: ".... HOWEVER, IN HOT WEATHER, OIL OF A HIGHER VISCOSITY IS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE ENGINE '..
I live in a Desert environment ( Palmdale, CA : Summer; 100 - 120 + Degrees ) & will be using a Higher Viscosity Synthetic Motor Oil, to properly lubricate & protect the engine, while Towing...
Everyday Driving; 5W-30 / Towing; 5W-40.
Subaru USA, along with other Vehicle manufacturer, are trying to squeeze out a few extra ' MPG ' to meet US EPA Standards( 0W-20 Oil & lighter ) Versus, protecting your engine for long - term durability.
Hopefully, the photos I provided were posted ..?
I've also tried to explain to the wifey.. We no longer have the extra room or Horsepower the ' GMC YUKON ' had..
I'll be traveling with a much lighter load, using the ' Subaru '.
My Subaru started to overheat on a recent trip ( 5W-40 Oil ) traveling over the ' CA TEJON PASS '.
Fully Loaded for a Tent Camping Trip.
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Jul - 2024
Wifey & I decided on a "4-day Camping Trip " ( 6 hr one way Drive ).
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On the way home, mid-day Summer heat ( Ambient 91+ degrees ).
The Oil Temp were @ 240 + Degrees ( 5W-40 Oil ).
I immediately switched into the " Slow Lane " & decided to pull over @ the next offramp exit, which was the " FORT TEJON STATE PARK " entrance.
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I had the Subaru serviced last week: 24 Month / 24000 Miles Scheduled Service & Oil - Oil Filter Change.
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I'll change the ' Oil ( 5W-40 ) & Filter ' before my next Summer Trip ( July ? - Sept ? ) to the Ca Beaches : Ventura / Santa Barbara ?
Again, hopefully, the photos will be posted...?