david_farmer Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 Jus collected my 03 WRX yesterday. Awesome car - I know its not as fast as the various STi, special editions and modified ones that most of you own, but its still an impressive car. I took the unusual step (for me) of reading the manual last night and just wanted to check a couple of things;- The manual says that when the heater control is turned to either Windscreen or Windscreen and Footwell that the Air Con is automatically switched on to help clear the windscreen. Is this correct? The Air Con light does not come on so I wondered if it actual does this or not. Seems a stange feature, but then Subaru did once build a car that linked the 4wd to the windscreen wipers! The other thing concerned fuel. I am not going to ask about fuel consumption, I found many other threads on the subject and actuals seem to vary widely - I'll just need to wait and see. I did want to ask about fuel grade. The petrol flap says 98 RON only, but the manual says you can run it on 95 but performance may suffer. What is the collective wisdom of the forum (if there is such a thing) Does everyone use Optimax? Thanks in advance and hopefully I'll get to the next meet. David
MY94 Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 The "Fuel Thing" is mainly talked about as many of us have Jap imports.In Japan they use 100 and 102 RON as unleaded and super unleaded.In the UK its 95 and 97(or 98.8 for Optimax).So we tend to use Optimax and octane booster,just to be safe. However,I'm sure that everyone else and my self included would tell u to use Optimax all the time. After all,what's the point in buying a Scooby and running it on crap fuel?Poor performance and probably more problems for the car in the long run if u run on 95 RON . Anyway,all that's left to say is Hello and ENJOY!!
david_farmer Posted November 23, 2004 Author Posted November 23, 2004 Thanks - you are right given the cost of the car, insurance, servicing etc. no point penny-pinching on the fuel.
DEVLIN Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 After all , we dont buy a scoob to save money. Howdy David
david_farmer Posted November 23, 2004 Author Posted November 23, 2004 << After all , we dont buy a scoob to save money. >> I'm rapidly realising that - cheers!
billyboy Posted November 24, 2004 Posted November 24, 2004 David wellcome m8.you have just entered a new dimension in your life go to some meets and you'll meet some great people.We all love our Scoobys no matter how much they cost to run.The cruises are good too. billyboy
billyboy Posted November 24, 2004 Posted November 24, 2004 The air con light wont come on if theres no gas in it which is the most common problem.Its easily checked,but i wont go into it here its not enviromentally friendly. no work this week thank @@uk
derek_robertson Posted November 24, 2004 Posted November 24, 2004 << no work this week thank @@uk >> Billy m8, Could always come down & polish my car if you've nowt better to do David, Welcome & enjoy There's a Stirling meet on fri 26th nov,you'll find a post for ithere Cheers, Del
dougster Posted November 24, 2004 Posted November 24, 2004 Welcome and enjoy!! I hope to see you soon.
Grovit Posted November 25, 2004 Posted November 25, 2004 << After all , we dont buy a scoob to save money. Howdy David >> Oh my God - am I ever realising that recently - think I'll get a line plumbed directly into my local Bp garage !! BTW - welcome David
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