WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING YOUR SUBARU!

[@njorogemuchiri]

Totally agree with your comments 14:55 - 16:00. The forester XT FA20 (SJG) can be a scary car to drive if one is not VERY VERY careful. The throttle response is highly aggressive even in the 'I' drive mode. This car is not meant for newbie drivers or any driver who cannot handle big boost acceleration. For me, I have to remind myself always when driving this car to just accelerate gently otherwise I have found that pressing the throttle even mildly on this car accelerates the car so fast it's unnerving. Legendary Subaru WRC rally driver Tommi Makinnen test drove the XT in 2014 (Turini, France) when it was launched in a project called ForesterLIVE and even he noted that the acceleration on the XT made it "very very fast for an SUV" in fact he also said that the XT is 'two different cars packed in one package.' Hence beauty and beast in one car

[@LuideMulumba]

Good pointers. Though another critical one that you left out is that these cars MUST run on clean VPower ONLY. Even when you check the user manual (which most don't come with, grey import) Subaru recommends 95 Octane MINIMUM for their turbocharged models. VPower's major use isn't "engine cleaning and more speed" as most people think. It actually prevents premature detonation/knock on high compression engines ie. turbocharged models.

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

And even with that a tune is also needed because the octane levels are still not as high as Japan for premium fuel.

[@nurezdawood8363]

@@mbuguanjoroge1525 kindly refer to someone who knows how to tune Subaru forester SJG. Thanks

[@jkaduda]

Shell VPower octane level 91, Totals Excellium Octane levels 89.........

[@jkaduda]

Learnt about the premature detonation this year.....😐

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

@@jkaduda those are just figures on paper if you were actually to do a test you will find the octane levels much lower.

[@MuneneJohn-l6u]

You are arguably the best car reviewer I've seen. Good job Bruuv

[@irvinem9468]

Once you get yourself a DIT sub first thing is to get a safe tune for local fuel and save yourself from alot of stress, cvt ni bahati yako tu not yet experienced problems with mine, hapo kwa rack just be ready for anything, but overall a powerful machine and stick to Vpower ama utakula character development ya kimataifa

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Good insight carnversologist approved

[@frankndirangu4340]

Kabisaaa💯

[@nurezdawood8363]

Bro who does safe tuning of dit forester?

[@irvinem9468]

@@nurezdawood8363 a 'safe tune' is basically a detune and remap for local low octane fuel Ile design ata uende kichaka haina Vpower you will be okay local tuners like Chris Paul, KJtuned, Pntuned can do that

[@Joetravels403]

as long as there is solution no need to worry on that carbon build up.good service and it will serve you well

[@JosephNzau-kajoe]

The carbon build up seems to be common among all turbo charged vehicles.These cars require high quality fuel to produce the power given they come with smaller engines. The problem is a lot of our fuel is low RON. Rarely is it as marketed by the various franchises who claim its 94 RON for regular. You will find these cars will work well in Europe and Japan but when they land in Kenya 2 years later they have issues.. Recommended ratings is 95 RON and for some 99RON. How we avoid such issues is using quality fuel, recommended is V Power...However we still have cases where V Power is even worse than regular fuel due to oxidation....You should do one review of fuel in Kenya .

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Good insight there bro, as much this is true the issues related to the cars mentioned have been experienced worldwide, uniquely to Subaru but when it comes to majority of other cars your information is true and factual

[@JosephSika]

This issue of low quality fuel in Kenya is a myth. Kenya imports processed fuel from the world market. We don’t refine our own fuel. What we get is what most of the world is getting. Unless you buy adulterated fuel from some nondescript fuel station. Secondly the major reason Kenyans get a lot of issues with majority or vehicles whichever model is that we don’t follow manufacturer recommended service schedule and perform the recommended services by the manufacturer. Most Kenyans think changing oil, filters, spark plugs and break pads tires and maybe injectors is all that is needed. As your vehicle accumulates mileage the more intrusive services it will need which entails replacing major components which majority of Kenyans don’t do, hence a lot of cars dumped in jua kali garages.

[@nurezdawood8363]

What do you recommend for forester DIT? V-power or unleaded?

[@JosephNzau-kajoe]

@@JosephSika my concern is the handling, not what we get at the port. Either too much exposure to oxygen or even moisture. These are among issues that make fuel go bad.I belong to a car club and every other week we always have cases where after fueling someone is getting Misfires and a check engine

[@JosephNzau-kajoe]

@@nurezdawood8363 I'm sure it's good with any quality regular fuel based on the manufacturer recommendation .

[@JosephatOkora]

I think carbon build-up happens in all direct injection engines....not only Subarus.

[@tumbojackson180]

any turbo car just fuel Vpower

[@fansongift6826]

You can do your reviews..next to Karasani Stadium..on the road to where WRC was hosted.

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Nice I will check it out thanks

[@ronaldronyarinde1499]

GOOD work Erick, tho i recomend you use more english than Swahili, you have audience far and wide beyond Kenya

[@constrafic]

Salute...ur content makes a lot of sense

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Thank you

[@josephkinyaika2547]

Yeeeah.... pole pole and the machine will pick. And your relation story was very relevant, thank you bro for golden episodes

[@kimgythu4520]

blowby takes place when the piston rings are worn out or liner is worn out (no horning marks) allowing the exhaust gas to escape to the crankcase, hence less power of the engine.

[@djandy_khalifa]

That why I love the sf5's

[@hamisimtsumi9500]

Kabisa!!..a whole lot less domestics..👌👍👍

[@alfredktn]

I have owned a Forester XT 2015 model for the last 2 years and none of the issues you have explained have occurred to my car. For your information Subaru cars are built to last . Always make sure your Subaru gets genuine spare parts and proper maintenance. Subaru Kenya will sort u out.

[@noelsimiyu3345]

The thing is, these issues come overtime, they don't come immediately....

[@africanwild4436]

Bro ikikuamulia utashangaa ask me I will tell you changed engine twice in 2 years

[@ezekielkariuki1408]

Thank you Erick!

[@stephenkahiu8982]

And with the carbon build up, please please @erick with a CK, please give us a dose of fuel additives and 'engine cleaning' additives.

[@drhopewellness1909]

Wokabi you made me fall for Levorg from your previous reviews and that will be my first car no matter the defects that come along

[@Joetravels403]

Me too

[@leonardwanjiku]

Good piece team and thank you for sharing. We learn alot from you always. Baraka

[@sngumbi]

Erick, you forgot to mention the CVT on these cars.

[@bensonsax2793]

Rudi outdoors mkuu.. there's something soothing about nature, kwanza kwa watu wameshinda kwa ofisi the whole day 😪

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Say no more 😊 next video tuko njee full dose

[@Gold-trader]

Salute to Wokabi and your entire team ... I have learnt alot from this channel Tinypesa loading I have request can you do something concerning methane injection..

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Thank you for the support bro, we shall definitely look into it

[@emmanuelongaro5675]

Theres a nice place behind kasarani stadium a 5km loop and traffic is almost ay 0%

[@ngug.y5991]

This was awesome...can you do a similar review for Nissan? Esp Tiida...I feel like it's quite underrated

[@FelixOmolo]

kuna venye ume touch issue imenisumbua of late, I thought my transmission was gone kumbe ni hiyo carbon build up on the valves. nimegundua inaweza kuwa cleaned na process flani inaitwa 'walnut blasting'. wazi joo!

[@theelephant5974]

How expensive is the cleanup and after how long did yours come up?

[@stevekamaum1536]

@@theelephant5974 Give us updates. Where did you find the service and the rough figure

[@KK-ygh]

I drve a galant 1.8L GDI, a car you condemned but agreed is fast. I overtake all non-turbo SUBARUS on the road, and also get ovetaken by ALL turbocharged subarus. The other Car i enjoy toying with beFore overtakIng is toyota VX V8 Landcruser. I will upgrade to a galat VR4 soon.

[@Joekamau9]

Non turbo Subaru = Toyota Rav4

[@paulmusyoka7310]

Hahaha....

[@angelamasore4590]

Please review SG5/SF5/SG9

[@mwanginjaramba7021]

Awesome stuff as always 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪

[@AllanoKing]

Thats why love my Crosssport turbo SG5

[@hamisimtsumi9500]

@ least the SG5 turbo is accommodative,much less "SUMBUA" ..😁😁

[@DyaLi-O]

Wacha kutulemea that we can't get technical explanations! That is what some of us thrive on. Can you give a review on Subaru Outback and Peugeot 3008

[@kibetelisha961]

This has been like a Kenyan Chemistry class on Sulphur and its compounds. Short, sounds cheap, very precise but you need to go forth and back a hundred times to get the all the points

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Kibet but I hope you got it we tried to make is as simple as possible

[@frankndirangu4340]

Wokabi has spoken the truth about the steering rack...alafu ukienda kwa duka wanasema ni 85k🤦🏽‍♂️dissapointment

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Machos galore hiyo steering rack

[@frankndirangu4340]

@@CARNVERSATIONS Nakwambia 💯😪

[@estonoboch]

I drive the Subaru Impreza Sport Limited 2012 with an FB20 Naturally Aspirated Engine. I have killed my CVT Gearbox Twice on simply launching the car. was told that even without tuning, my gearbox was too weak for the engine I use.

[@gamzaify]

by launching you mean the aggresive acceleration from 0?

[@ayub3102]

Sometimes, it's better to buy a Subaru without the turbo.But they are very few here in Kenya.

[@eliasaligula8288]

Erick do not keep saying ladies will not understand your engine technical terms, there are those of us who are watching and understand what you are talking about. So probably finish the explanation with the hard terms then afterwards simplify it for the layman to understand. Do not keep stopping halfway.

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Noted with love thanks

[@RadBunny2269]

Clean the valve carbon build up every 48,000 km. To help slow down build-up, install an oil catch can to reduce the oil that gets burnt & produces that carbon. On the high idle, it’s not just w/ the DIT. Even the EJ engines would idle at the same level, which is typical for a Subaru if you look at the factory maintenance worksheets guidelines. 1.5-2k revs at idle is normal behavior for a turbo Subaru. If it really bothers one, though, they can get an after-market ECU, which many don’t because it starts at $3,200 & requires expert hands to calibrate it correctly. But it’s been done well locally, so it’s possible if you have the cash to throw at it. Oh, steering racks are not 90k. They’re $1,200 if you’re buying a new one. It was the SH that had the steering rack issue. The boots would wear out & leak at 100k. Due to its design, you couldn’t replace the boots separately. So, you had to buy an entire steering rack. Not because they were unreliable, just general wear & tear.

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

hapo pa ecu you dont need to pay for that .there are many tuners in kenya who can tune the car.you dont need to spend money on a new ECU.

[@wilm2389]

Spot on @victor. I'd also add: Sand/walnut blasting - carbon buildup cure. Italian tuneup - "prevent or slow down" carbon buildup Forged Conrods - alleviate bending. Ps: I thought running lean saves you fuel, running rich uses more fuel.

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

@@wilm2389 a proper tune will help in giving the car proper fuel consumption as well

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Fantastic insights, duly noted and appreciated

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

@@CARNVERSATIONS At one point we will do a review of turbo engines and expain how it should work and how a person should take care of those turbo engines

[@dylannyariki9419]

Nice review bro...

[@dmgthedon4880]

Great work

[@elfanministry]

Hey Eric Tell me more about subaru exiga

[@Tai_Music_Group]

I brought my Mazda familia 2002 to Sule and he suggested the same.. itabidi nikuje tusafishe carbon

[@edwinmukizy9986]

Awesome content👍

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Thank you

[@Pixieses]

Some good content especially everything is made Interesting

[@georgemburu3154]

Liqui moly injection cleaner.. Will do

[@bandagalu]

Great work, with a CK.

[@markosieko6657]

What if you use ethanol? Can the carbon build up cease?

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

walnut blasting is what is mostly recommended.DIT engines have that main problem of carbon buildup.

[@tshirtcity0185]

Cool Stuff brother....

[@erickpaul8182]

Hello...how is impreza gg2 1500cc as first car?

[@trevornyambune9187]

Can someone please educate me. From this review, save for carbon build up the levorg wouldn't be a bad purchase? Right? The other issues involve tuning and that's optional or did get Mr CK wrong?

[@ignatiuskipchirchir7386]

Talk about outback 2015

[@kevokariz7924]

Does the delay in accelation be caused by the engine throttle sensor

[@andrejayc3464]

Sometimes it's causes by a clogged catalytic converter. Had mine replaced a few days ago, it was completely clogged, now the car drives like it's brand new.

[@eliasaligula8288]

The issue with the engine, can one not do a remapping or is it not available in Kenya or wouldn’t fix the issue?

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

There are a number of people that can do mapping for DITs.

[@nurezdawood8363]

@@mbuguanjoroge1525 kindly recommend to someone who does remapping on Subaru forester DIT at a reasonable cost. Thanks

[@nurezdawood8363]

@@mbuguanjoroge1525 awaiting your response on who does the remapping on dit forester

[@mbuguanjoroge1525]

@@nurezdawood8363 i mentioned Chris Paul aka Kuncris

[@benardotieno2533]

Bp9 as my first car. What's your take?

[@Explorekenya]

What about a subaru forester SG5 na SG9

[@johnkim8690]

get forged internals

[@kabugimundia39]

I asked a question here sometimes back but no response was made

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Which one kabugi go ahead shoot again

[@odeketown]

Please 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾 use more of English, you have international followers!

[@victorleyns9749]

Subaru legacy 2012, it’s that a good car??

[@collinsmwenda7491]

Nice content

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Thank you

[@AboveandBeyondAviation1]

Fanya review ya RVR

[@gamzaify]

Alafu hizi DIT engines nikiweka fuel ya huko kajiado, loitokto areas kuna issue? Yani can it take regular fuel ama only the premium high octane vpower and the likes?

[@charleslwangamayeku3042]

Please reduce on your kiswahili, you are no longer just a kenyan youtuber

[@korawega6293]

Learn Swahili

[@calebwany8422]

He targets kenyans audience

[@leondelafonte]

As a Zimbabwean I second this. He's an African car market channel. We don't speak Swahili in all of Africa.

[@Ramobarb]

Do a review of Subaru exiga

[@gatamahdickson]

Yes baana wokabi

[@danstonecool1734]

sai kuna s.ubaru ascient

[@jkaduda]

That is very true, I have a 2001 legacy twin turbo, I hardly use it and that in itself is a problem.....as travelling periodically also helps do away with carbon accumulation......... I personally think its not worth investing in....

[@jkaduda]

So just buy a non-turbo

[@Kenitotv]

Kenito wa Qatar just following bro still waiting for Suzuki Eritiga or KIA OPTIMA

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Thank you and your request has been noted

[@mshengz]

A good number of Sub owners often do some modifications to their vehicles to enhance performance. What's the impact of these modifications on the vehicle's reliability?

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Heavily modifying a vehicle is at the expense of reliability..

[@bandagalu]

@@CARNVERSATIONS indeed. And some of the mods don’t even improve performance but are done to intimidate other road users e.g. the dump valve with a fluttering sound.

[@hamisimtsumi9500]

Well said!!..👊

[@kelvinpeter5666]

Plz review harrier second generation

[@pete6828]

Why not do it at Tatu City?

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Tatu city requested for 20k for a review unless you have a connect who can waiver that we are unable to

[@robertiravonga559]

I’m considering buying vw touran. What is your take

[@giddyprotio6651]

It's a money pit G.. no resell value

[@giddyprotio6651]

It's a money pit G.. no resell value

[@Ndondiafrika254]

DONT unless you are importing, but kama ni second hand itakuja na issues kama dame ameolewa na watoto

[@elijahnyamweya4138]

Don't buy please

[@elijahnyamweya4138]

Tafta honda...Suzuki ama Toyota

[@isaacmuriithi2183]

Sooo.... Do some of the same issues mentioned affect Toyota turbo charged ones?.... Ama would the advice of getting a naturally aspirated subaru apply to Toyota cars?

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

I will cover this question on our next Q and A session extensively

[@isaacmuriithi2183]

@@CARNVERSATIONS I'm looking forward to it.... Na i requested a review ya toyota fortuner.... Still waiting mr ck😉

[@kelvinmutai5552]

Nice review. Very informative. Keep up the good work. Would be curious to hear your thoughts about EJ series vs FB series engines.

[@kenngugi6114]

discuss Subaru outback

[@antonymwirii6024]

Can adding octane help with carbon build up?

[@salli2055]

Good work sir, kindly review more on VW Passat blue motion, 1.4 engine, 2014 or 2015. when you decided not to shy away, and attempted you, said it should cover about 20km per day which is equivalent to a Mountain bike coverage per day.😂😂

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoelMwangala]

Quick question... Error P0170 system too lean (Bank 1). Recommended fix for an SH5 forester. 2000cc

[@Tra1vis]

Na si uongelee pia gari za ma hustla Types za Starlets ivi

[@danielwambura7638]

Good content 👌 What of the Exiga 2.0 GTI Turbo..? 2009 versions..

[@hamisimtsumi9500]

I really like to hear about Subaru Exiga..

[@Panyako_iddris]

Exactly hadi mimi nilitune nduthi yangu ikabehave ivo venye unasema

[@sorentosymon2545]

Ssa WWE MTU WA nduthi 😂😂😂,,,,uku ni Kwa watu wako na gari 😁🤗

[@Panyako_iddris]

@@sorentosymon2545 si nduthi ziko na boxer engine just like subaru

[@kabaisntv]

please do a review for prados eg d4d,tx

[@SirMulla555]

A review of SF5 .

[@AIDataQuest]

ATU CITY, and Kasarani behind the stadium

[@martingift4559]

Bro what about Subaru Forester TA-SG5?? Review ya hii pia bro ata kama ni ya kitambo....

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Noted tutaishungulikia soon

[@charlesnjoroge9148]

ATA mimi nataka ucheki sg5

[@KentForster]

fanya review ya Peugeot 3008

[@leonekabala5090]

What's your take on the outback 3.6R?

[@jaq233]

Erick, do you do pre-purchase inspections for motor buyers?

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

Yeah shoot 0700088111 for assistance

[@CurbKerb]

Lemme ask, are all FA engines turbocharged? Halafu, what about FB 16 Impreza, is it a good car?

[@dindiharris6375]

Yes

[@random_reviews]

​@@dindiharris6375no,the brz/gt86 is non turbo,runs FA20E

[@simonmungah4800]

Subarus are also well known for rust

[@daniellouis8722]

False. I owned a GG3...zero rust

[@keithkleinzzz9647]

tafadhali tufanyie review ya subaru XV

[@ronaldkuria7486]

I have a Mazda 323 cabullabor engine what engine is suitable for a gud performance low fuel consumption

[@victor_leaky7671]

when he talks about the forester hapo kwa the last part, does it also include the Sg5? Someone, to clarify?

[@officialbombdropper9435]

I want to buy a subaru legacy 2ltr 2004-2006..how is it?

[@bobntege1763]

Good & comfortable car, though not very friendly on the fuel consumption

[@enochonguru5483]

​@@bobntege1763 is this twin turbo charged as well? Roughly or averagely how many kms per litre?

[@dennis_tech]

Can XADO products also assist to clean up the carbon build up?.

[@Kamwangangi]

snake oil this one bro

[@dennis_tech]

@@Kamwangangi what do you mean?.

[@Kamwangangi]

@@dennis_tech there's no tangible results from the use

[@dennis_tech]

@@Kamwangangi so it’s just good marketing for them

[@Kamwangangi]

@@dennis_tech Yes. I tried two of their products. AMC and the cleaners. I can state that there was no difference at all

[@sammyichuga591]

THIS IS AN INSIGHTFUL CONTENT. BUT WHY IS IT THAT MOST OF THIS AUTO-CONTENT CHANNELS ARE ALWASYS WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO, WHICH CAR YOU SHOULD NOT BUY, HOW YOU CAN BE CONNED, HOW TO AVOID INSURANCE CLAIM DENIAL. This is info is undoubtedly superb but mostly are warnings!!

[@muskatafari1208]

That's not really the message with car channels. The message is "Buy any car you want, But if its Model xyz, whatch out for issues 1,2,3..."

[@jaq233]

Check out other episodes of Erick or Carnversations. The episodes give both sides, the good and the bad about the cars being reviewed.

[@theelephant5974]

I hope you talk about the Exiga. Fingers crossed

[@pessociety7726]

Been waiting for this one too.. Good review Wokabi .

[@michaellantoine2878]

I suggest you make an English and other dialect separately

[@joelngao5282]

Some SH5 XT have the EJ20 like mine, what do you say on the same.

[@elikanamuriuki6199]

I had a Subaru Impreza. That car almost made my body sugar and salt to mix. I knew so much about subaru with that kamoti. Buy new one.

[@normannorville1830]

Which type and what problem did you experience kindly??

[@innocentodeny6882]

😂😂

[@georgewagabi7452]

Bana enlighten us, kuna Impreza nafwata mahali now am scared .

[@frankndirangu4340]

Watu wa boxer engines Wokabi ashawashughulikia💯

[@danstonecool1734]

speed sensor can cause you

[@kenm7575]

Hapo kwa adult matters ndio nimeshika kabisa😀😀😀

[@lasitimothy1]

I experience all those symptoms on my Honda fit. Mhhhh.

[@CARNVERSATIONS]

You need to take the car to a serious doctor

[@lasitimothy1]

Will do.

[@GeoAfricanInsights]

loresho will do