Subaru Forester Review | 2009-2012 | 3rd Gen

[@AlanMillerFencepost]

Anyone still looking at this 4 years after posting should know that these have a tendency to need head gasket repairs between 100k-150k miles. The OEM gasket is a single layer with a carbon coating and will fail again, but using the multilayer gasket from the Turbo models should work and fix the issue long term. Plenty of videos about it on here. The failure is initially external (oil seepage) but can eventually worsen to allowing coolant into the wrong places. Checking under the (cool!) radiator cap for signs of oil is supposed to be useful.

[@Luca-ob4no]

Apparently by using the revised coolant version it solves the issue. Switches to blue subie coolant instead of the green one

[@AlanMillerFencepost]

@@Luca-ob4no even if a coolant change could prevent the coating from failing, the vast majority of cars produced with these engines are now years old with tens of thousands of miles on them so the damage is done. A coolant change in a decade-old car isn't going to regenerate the gasket coating.

[@Luca-ob4no]

@@AlanMillerFencepost you are absolutely right thank you

[@isaiahdunphy]

going to check out a 2010 subaru forester 5 speed sunday! it has a sunroof snd it’s awesome. it’ll be my second car snd i’m 16. worked all summer in florida so i could afford a good car back in maine

[@123nody]

Hi! Hope you still own it so you can give some tips and overall experience! I'm looking to buy one this year so some tips and tricks are welcome :D

[@isaiahdunphy]

@@123nody hi! sadly when i went to check it out i remember it had bearing issues and sounded terrible so i ended up passing so sadly i can’t give you a review of it. best of luck!

[@123nody]

@@isaiahdunphy Ahh, crap. Thanks anyway :D

[@tylerlorence6209]

@@123nodyI’ve had mine for 4 years 36,000 to the 107,000 on it now just a radiator and tires and brakes I don’t beat on her to much and she keeps going I heard nothing but bad things and I’m genuinely in love with this car now

[@edt321classintrochance5]

Great review, I was looking into 3rd gen foresters from a current day perspective. Keep up the good work!

[@comickebs748]

I appreciate the honest demeanor you have with the Forester, similar to the "Alex on Autos'" approach. It would have been a bonus to discuss the technical aspects of the AWD system (difference from the 2nd gen, torque distribution front-rear depending on transmission, the new addition of VDC). But for someone who loves this "underdog" generation in particular, I found your review to be easy to follow & well thought-through. Well done!

[@E_man605]

This is gonna be my first car when I turn 14 I’m 13 rn I can’t wait to drive this car…

[@tyronesmith3812]

Can the engine and transmission on this generation run for 500k+ miles like the Toyotas?

[@growingup4487]

yes, if you keep up with basic maintenance

[@nathanwhitmire3888]

Between this and the 08 Forester you reviewed, did you notice much of a difference in ride quality, body roll in curves, or road noise between the two?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Its been a while since I tested both so its hard to recall but I don't seem to remember a drastic difference between the two. The Forester is a solid car in many ways but I don't feel like ride quality and road noise is one of those... if that's a main concern for you I'd consider looking at some other alternatives.

[@noventay4]

@@DrivenCompanion you didn't like the ride quality from an awd vehicle with a low center of gravity engine? That's crazy

[@tusiimesamuel7589]

What is the fuel consumption per litre ?

[@horia9044]

Around 13l/100km

[@horia9044]

With the 2.0 engine

[@cireojonip2972]

Hello brother, whats the main reason coolant was easily gone? Thank you

[@hondabro5162]

Head gasket

[@jimbob9086]

Head gasket

[@luqmanulhakim8684]

Head gasket

[@evofake]

How do you not have that many views and subs? Your the stradman’s brother!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

He's far more tolerable than the Stradman too

[@Thevegemitekid2016]

I own it . Love it .

[@ajlavilla]

Thanks for this!

[@mikequinlan3308]

In 2011 they got the new FB25 engine with a timing chain, and performance improved a bit. There were no changes to the body that I am aware of other than the grille which went from 4 verticals to 6.

[@noventay4]

And they changed the intake manifold from steel to plastic, not an improvement

[@mikequinlan3308]

@@noventay4 but the timing cover is no longer plastic. Still I must admit I have not read or personally experienced any manifold related issues with my 2011. I really do not feel its an issue.

[@deletthis5040]

8:14 look, another forester

[@tgvcfr120]

Is this car soft (comfy)and quiet?

[@growingup4487]

yes

[@damarisgomez3901]

How to gas on this car

[@dksvvichet2395]

great, appreciate that,

[@zexmerc5766]

3rd gen actually goes to 2013 apparently

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Hub caps instead of wheels? How's that safe?😂

[@gigibecalitheone]

Thanks!

[@redpillpusher]

if by "awkward" you mean not looking like every other suv at the time you'd be correct. this gen has no character another drop in the ocean of conformity and sameness..."suv appearance" hmm whats that?

[@sterlingfury]

Pretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in thesePretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in these Older vehicles

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

The interiors on these look like they are out of a Kia or like the cheapest car in UK

[@waddledeegamesoffical]

No, in the USA it is 2009 to 2013. I’m serious. Fun fact.🎃

[@Ghryst]

firstly that is NOT a base model X like you claim in the description. it is an X with optional extras (the alloys are a dead giveaway). also, 2009-2010 models are different to the 2011-2012 models, not just small changes, but substantial changes to the the body and and all-new engine, and even standard tinted windows... and the XT is a separate model altogether, not part of the X model range, the the 8 models of series 3 foresters are thus: X, XS, XS Premium, XT, XT Premium, 2.0D, 2.0D Premium, and the S-Edition. you should know wtf yr talking about before you try to teach others.

[@JeffinColorado]

He's a KZbinr...not a college professor. Enjoy the free content

[@Ghryst]

@@JeffinColorado misleading content is useless

[@Piznick64]

@@Ghryst then make your own review

[@Ghryst]

@@Piznick64 i just did. scroll up.

[@Piznick64]

@@Ghryst where's the video

[@Aetherzic]

im watching this cause my dad has one but the top isnt just flat and plain]

[@ShanusPortellusVI]

Don’t you mean much less attractive

[@nelsondavila9072]

Jesus is coming soon repent of your sins before its too late and trust in Jesus Christ alone Jesus loves you

[@adriaunamccoy6452]

Amen thank you 🙏💜

[@redpillpusher]

does jesus like foresters?

[@sterlingfury]

Coming in a Subaru ?

[@toneshop]

Wait.. If I don't repent in time Jesus will send me to hell? But.... He loves me?

[@TemporaryAccount0001]

Hail Satan

[@greys_agua]

ugly car!? nu uh...

[@tdang9528]

This car has head gasket oil and coolant leak