1998 Forester, EJ25D (DOHC), automatic
Subaru is known for poor gas mileage due to the thirsty AWD. Most of the automatic transmission models have a slot for a fuse to disable AWD. It is primarily intended for when you use a spare tire or if the car needs to be towed, but it can also result in better gas mileage.
Some people say you can use the FWD fuse all the time with no problem, and others say it's for emergency use only and that damage will occur in only a few miles
The automatic transmission has PRND321, where 2 is only 2 (not 1 and 2 like most Japanese autos are). 3 is 1/2/3 (like D but with OD off). Subaru says you can start in 2 for better winter performance, and I have seen winter modes on automatics that make it start in second. Is it safe to do this all the time? That may help with better mpg.
I plan on changing the ATF using the popular Maxlife. Too bad nobody makes a 50w60 gear oil or something lighter. What is the lightest GL5 out there?
Subaru is known for poor gas mileage due to the thirsty AWD. Most of the automatic transmission models have a slot for a fuse to disable AWD. It is primarily intended for when you use a spare tire or if the car needs to be towed, but it can also result in better gas mileage.
Some people say you can use the FWD fuse all the time with no problem, and others say it's for emergency use only and that damage will occur in only a few miles
The automatic transmission has PRND321, where 2 is only 2 (not 1 and 2 like most Japanese autos are). 3 is 1/2/3 (like D but with OD off). Subaru says you can start in 2 for better winter performance, and I have seen winter modes on automatics that make it start in second. Is it safe to do this all the time? That may help with better mpg.
I plan on changing the ATF using the popular Maxlife. Too bad nobody makes a 50w60 gear oil or something lighter. What is the lightest GL5 out there?