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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    mg 1 and 2 temps normal
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    Towed 300 miles at 75 mph. No problems., All temps on my scan Guage were normal. Plenty of power and still averaged 27 MPH. I am impressed.
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    Talk me out of using 0w-20 in my Explorer 2.3T (specs 5w-30)

    So save .05 cents per tank for a higher risk of many $$$$ in an engine repair? Not me....
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    Going on my first long towing trip of 300 miles next weekend. I have a scangauge 3 so I will monitor all temps closely. So far the only thing I dont like is the boxer shake and rattle on cold starts. I take a 30 min lunch break in the car and with the hybrid system the shake can get fairly strong.
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    My experience with vehicles over the last 40 years

    Try the 2025 and newer. Think you would be surprised.
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    My experience with vehicles over the last 40 years

    What years was the Subaru’s? I know the early ones had problems. I bought a 2026 and, in my view, it's better than the new Toyotas. Very nice quality.
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    2025 Nissan Frontier first differential fluid change - what fluid to use?

    All I know is that they were the weak link in a great truck. (and motor mounts) lol
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    2025 Nissan Frontier first differential fluid change - what fluid to use?

    The 2019 and older did NOT have dana differential. It was a Nissan brand. I know, believe me the Nissan diffs where terrible. I see you have a Dana in the 2025, that is great, much better but I would change the oil and get rid of the junky Nissan diff vent. My 2015 has 260000 miles but with a...
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    I just reached 1000 miles so did a brief test run Pulled my 800# trailer great plenty of power and no problems with wind buffing no problem merging All temps normal Will post on a longer trip I’m impressed
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    2025 Nissan Frontier first differential fluid change - what fluid to use?

    The Nissan Differnatal is not that great on the older trucks. I didn't change till 50000 miles and didn't know about the junky Nissan vent. It started making noise at 110000 miles and died at 150000. change the oil regularly
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    2025 Nissan Frontier first differential fluid change - what fluid to use?

    I use a 75W110, I would add a differential vent tube with a filter. the OEM tend to freeze full open or close. Ask me how I know...
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    2022 Subaru Crosstrek 356k miles; 2.5k mi Valvoline Restore and Protect - used oil analysis

    I just bought a 2026 Forrestor Hybrid. On a side note, the "boxer" shake on startup takes some getting used to. Also had a about 3 to 5 sec "diesel" rattles. I guess it's the direct injection. Otherwise, been great. Ive heard the boxer engine is nosier on cold startup. Is you boxer cold on startup??
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    Oil for 2019 Frontier V6

    260000 miles on my 2015, water pump fine. Engine is smooth and quiet! Mostly HWY miles until recently.
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    On a side note, the "boxer" shake on startup takes some getting used to. Also had a about 3 to 5 sec "diesel" rattles. I guess it's the direct injection. Otherwise, been great. Ive heard the boxer engine is nosier on cold startup
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