I was just looking around Ebay and found this Juice Box Chip.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98-99-0-01-02-03-04-05-Subaru-Forester-Chip-Module_W0QQitemZ8048571491QQcategoryZ33597QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

It says it will NOT work on Forester Turbo or Diesel engines.

I was a little disappointed when I read that.

Does anyone know where I can get one for my Diesel Forester:lol:!

I was just looking around Ebay and found this Juice Box Chip.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98-99-0-01-02-03-04-05-Subaru-Forester-Chip-Module_W0QQitemZ8048571491QQcategoryZ33597QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

It says it will NOT work on Forester Turbo or Diesel engines.

I was a little disappointed when I read that.

Does anyone know where I can get one for my Diesel Forester:lol:!

 

*gives a puzzled look*

 

i dont know, but i dont think it works on my OBW with the sterling engine either

I wonder if it'd work on my 2.2L... running JP5 jet fuel

27 views to the thread, 13 views to the auction... they need a better market

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959506&highlight=forester+diesel

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959506&highlight=forester+diesel

Definately good news. I found this picture and caption in my Subaru Impreza book, and I might as well share it now It was offered in a diesel version, so it kind of goes with this thread.

 

"The Subaru line-up was quite extensive now (1992), ranging from minicars to GTs to off-roaders - the Isuzu Bighorn, seen here, was also sold as a Subaru, including the "Handling by Lotus" version introduced in early 1992"

 

 

and for those who are too lazy to click that link....

 

From Subaru France, translated by Systran. General info, then some diesel specific:

 

04/03/2006

 

INFORMATION PRESSES

 

76ème automobile international Salon of Geneva

 

New B9 Tribeca soon marketed in Subaru Europe develops a diesel

engine with cylinders opposed flat

 

 

During a press conference which was held Tuesday February 28

with the Automobile Living room of Geneva, Mr Kyoji Takenaka,

President of the group Fuji Heavy Industries, presented the model

Subaru B9 Tribeca intended for the European market, hybrid vehicle

B5-TPH and confirmed the development of diesel technology on an engine

boxer with cylinders opposed flat. Here principal extracts of the

declaration of Mr Kyoji Takenaka.

 

European market: "last year, on the 596 000 Subaru sold throughout the

world, 62 000 were it in Europe. Since 2002, our sales progress to

notable Europe of manner. This progression amounts indeed to 63% on

the three last years total. For 2006, our let us envisage to further

increase our results of sales to reach 64 500 units. Europe is one of

the key markets in the total strategy of Subaru. "

 

Subaru B9 Tribeca: "We will introduce in Europe, with the

nearest autumn, the new model Subaru B9 Tribeca which will contribute

to our progression on this market. Category SUV is expanding in Europe

and B9 Tribeca will be our gate flag in this category where the Subaru

range includes already the models Outback and Forester. The Outback

model held a precursory role in the concept crossover SUV. "

 

Convey hybrid B5-TPH: "By associating a turbo engine with a

hybrid system, we wanted to design a vehicle whose engine is

respectful environment while offering a level of performance in the

line of our mark. Thanks to system TPH, it is possible to reconcile

powerful accelerations and a sporting control with a consumption and a

less emission of CO2 "

 

Diesel engine with cylinders opposed flat (boxer): "We develop

the diesel motorization which is essential for the European market.

Our objective is to produce a new generation of diesel engine being

characterized by weak vibrations and a weight reduced thanks to the

provision flat of the cylinders. We completed the stage of the study

of this technology to enter the phase of development. In the years to

come, all our models will be gradually available with diesel engines.

I consider that the architecture of a diesel engine with cylinders

opposed flat will be particularly adapted for the vehicles of the type

crossover SUV and will put thus ahead the products of our mark "

I have a Thread ´bout to Swap a Diesel engine in a Loyale... it is a Project that might come True, see:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64687

 

Also, About Diesel Boxer Engines, and Subarus that came Diesel in the Past (Other Brands, Rebagged as Subarus), see:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=582561#post582561

 

Any Comments are Wellcome!

Here's an article from Autoblog. The Subaru Boxer diesel is being introduced this year at Geneva Auto Show.

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/08/subaru-diesel-boxer-to-debut-in-geneva/

 

Can you just imagine what this thing will sound like at both idle and all revved up? Quote from autoblog article stating that the engine "produce sounds similar to Beelzebub (the devil) gargling a Harley".

Diesel engines for cars have made huge strides in recent years.

 

I recently rented a car in Europe (Spain actually). I didn't realize that it was a diesel at first; it was very quiet, and very smooth. And no noticeable exhaust smell/smoke.

It was the 'flat' torque-speed characteristics that made me realize that this was a diesel (high-torque at low revs.).

I was very impressed with that engine (BTW it was a Ford).

 

If Subaru can do as well, I may be the in the market for a diesel next time around.

Diesels are popular the world over but not really in North America. I drove a nice Nissan frontier diesel in Thailand.

Diesels are popular the world over but not really in North America. I drove a nice Nissan frontier diesel in Thailand.

I am confused by that. I love diesels.

 

I would like a Toyota pickup with a diesel...

Diesels are popular the world over but not really in North America. I drove a nice Nissan frontier diesel in Thailand.

 

Well they arent popular here for two reasons. GM did a really good job on ruinung the reputation of diesels. Secondly our emission standards wont let them in, but thats about to change.

 

nipper