Hi all. 

Drove DL’s and GL’s for years until I couldn’t replace the body’s and gave up on them  

Now I’ve been offered at 2011 forester 2.5 NA and am seeking some advice.

As I was always haunted by the timing belts, I was pleased to read that this 2011 engine (code??) runs a chain. Is this true?

Can the membership here let me know if any noted problems this car has?

I was on this forum for many years and learned EVERYTHING there was to know about the loyale cars and am sure that you all have much to offer regarding the newer cars. 

Thank you in advance for the help.

Aloha!

 

2011 Forester has the FB25 engine that indeed has a timing chain rather than a timing belt.

Main issue is oil consumption (some people think cars should be able to run for 7,500 miles without needed to check or add oil).  Subaru extended the engine warranty to 100,000 miles/8 years from original delivery.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10094229-2280.pdf

The dealer performs an engine oil consumption check and if outside the allowable limit Subaru will install a new engine short block.

You may want to contact a local dealer and see if your vehicle is still covered by this extended warranty.  Numbers may vary for Canada.

Subaru America info here

https://subaru.oemdtc.com/80/engine-oil-consumption-2013-2015-subaru

Thank you for your response.
I was locked out of my account for a few days.

I did buy the car. Love it.

Only thing i'm looking at fixing is to find a factory radio to replace the aftermarket unit in there. I'll be searching the buy and sell forums next.

Thanks again,

Chain covers leak and contaminate the front AFR sensor. 

Oil consumption - short block replacement. Subaru extended the warranty to 100k. 

GD