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[Shane White]

Ian Brown wrote in a previous thread -

....whose Forester Turbo just had it's first service this morning, so I
can
now take it above 4000rpm, whoohoo

I believe the first service is at 12,500kms. I thought the engine
could be taken above 4000rpm after 1500kms. So is it correct that -

1. Owners should keep the revs below 4000rpm for the first 1500kms
2. The first oil change (service) occurs at 12,500kms

Shane.

 

[Ian Brown]

Most countries seem to vary, in the UK my Forester 2.0 XT Auto service
manual says keep below 4000 rpm for first 1000 miles, then have an
oil+filter+sump washer change at 1000 miles. Then any revs you want. Second
service due at 10,000 miles or first birthday whichever is sooner. Subaru UK
currently include three years free servicing, parts and labour, so I may as
well stick with the programme

Ian.

ps whoohoo indeed

 

[Andrew Morris]

Ian Brown wrote in a previous thread -

...whose Forester Turbo just had it's first service this morning, so I
can
now take it above 4000rpm, whoohoo

I believe the first service is at 12,500kms. I thought the engine
could be taken above 4000rpm after 1500kms. So is it correct that -

1. Owners should keep the revs below 4000rpm for the first 1500kms
2. The first oil change (service) occurs at 12,500kms

this is the recommendation in Australia...

 

[Kien]

this is the recommendation in Australia...

My 'accidently' went pass 4000rpm a few times when my car was only
300-600kms run-in. Just a few quick 'jabs' lasting seconds. Would this
cause any long term harm?

 

[Jim Stewart]

My 'accidently' went pass 4000rpm a few times when my car was only
300-600kms run-in. Just a few quick 'jabs' lasting seconds. Would this
cause any long term harm?

My personal opinion is that it probably did more good
than harm. The engine really needs a variety of operating
conditions to break in properly.