Subaru Legacy BP5/BL5

[BeCool]

<div class="bbWrapper">Hi Everyone, I'm planning to buy a BP5 GT turbo as my daily car.<br /> I'm sorry that am I asking on the right thread.<br /> <br /> May I know hows is the fuel consumption? same as Impreza WRX?</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064472865" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064472865">BeCool said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Hi Everyone, I'm planning to buy a BP5 GT turbo as my daily car.<br /> I'm sorry that am I asking on the right thread.<br /> <br /> May I know hows is the fuel consumption? same as Impreza WRX? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Town drive n highway combine about 7km/L full tank 64L 450km++, depend on your driving style bro... even can get more if u never push it.</div>

 

[DeaconFrost]

<div class="bbWrapper">OK I've bought the BP9. <br /> <br /> Will share info on fuel consumption, etc.</div>

 

[BeCool]

<div class="bbWrapper">Pls share after u got the result. I'm thinking to getting one too =)</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064475192" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064475192">DeaconFrost said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> OK I've bought the BP9. <br /> <br /> Will share info on fuel consumption, etc. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Congrats on the new ride bro... Welcome to the boxer world.</div>

 

[aku_sangap]

<div class="bbWrapper">welcome to the club....;)</div>

 

[DeaconFrost]

<div class="bbWrapper">Thank you brothers. So far I notice:<br /> <br /> 1. SI Drive set to Intelligent - the car is too laggy. For kickdown effect, need to press pedal hard.<br /> 2. SI Drive set to Sport Sharp - difference with Intelligent is like heaven and earth. Superb acceleration.<br /> 3. Label at fuel cap says can take RON95 (not 'RON95+' like Mitsubishi Airtrek).<br /> 4. Not tightening the fuel cap can trigger engine light/error code for fuel evap.</div>

 

[nyne]

<div class="bbWrapper">Heyy guys, i was thnking of getting BP5 as well. I need to know how is the maintenance like and spare part is it easy to find? Some suggestion will do.</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064475619" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064475619">DeaconFrost said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Thank you brothers. So far I notice:<br /> <br /> 1. SI Drive set to Intelligent - the car is too laggy. For kickdown effect, need to press pedal hard.<br /> 2. SI Drive set to Sport Sharp - difference with Intelligent is like heaven and earth. Superb acceleration.<br /> 3. Label at fuel cap says can take RON95 (not 'RON95+' like Mitsubishi Airtrek).<br /> 4. Not tightening the fuel cap can trigger engine light/error code for fuel evap. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>1. This mode is helping u safe fuel.<br /> <br /> 2. This mode is as name.<br /> <br /> 3. All MI spec can take Ron95. Not JDM.<span style="color: Silver"><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 10:07 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:00 PM ----------</span><br /> <br /> </span> <blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064475720" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064475720">nyne said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Heyy guys, i was thnking of getting BP5 as well. I need to know how is the maintenance like and spare part is it easy to find? Some suggestion will do. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Many part are same as other subaru like timing belt kit etc... But cosmetic part can only get at SG or buy online. MI malaysia is too expensive, other then that a few subaru pro shop can settle your problem easily.</div>

 

[nyne]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064475829" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064475829">Dayline668 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> 1. This mode is helping u safe fuel.<br /> <br /> 2. This mode is as name.<br /> <br /> 3. All MI spec can take Ron95. Not JDM.<span style="color: Silver"><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 10:07 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:00 PM ----------</span><br /> <br /> </span><br /> <br /> Many part are same as other subaru like timing belt kit etc... But cosmetic part can only get at SG or buy online. MI malaysia is too expensive, other then that a few subaru pro shop can settle your problem easily. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Sorry, wht is MI?? So if i get BP5, i have to use RON97?</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064475879" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064475879">nyne said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Sorry, wht is MI?? So if i get BP5, i have to use RON97? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>MI = Motor Image Malaysia<br /> <br /> JDM is on Ron100 in japan, minimal Ron97 also can cause engine check light on full boost assuming never tune. But can be detune to run Ron95 no problem.</div>

 

[nyne]

<div class="bbWrapper">ooo i seee, since all of you guys Subaru expert. i would like to ask, how much would it cost just for a standard services? wht is the budget like?? is it the same to maintain as the conti car?. I really love BP5 though.<img src="https://zerotohundred.com/forums/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt=":biggrin:" title="Biggrin :biggrin:" data-shortname=":biggrin:" /></div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper">Apple to apple, 4wd to 4wd, its nothing diff. I would say cheaper then conti depend on the part u choose, i put it in better perspective say timing belt kit with waterpump ori subaru vs gates with japan made water pump is rm2k+ diff between them. Normal maintenance is +-rm300 every 5k km, GB oil + F/R diff +-rm500 every 25K km, should keep them in tip top shape, normal wear n tear is unavoidable so its depend on the car n how well the pre-owner maintain it, after all its 10year old for the 1st model bp5, if u bought a lemon u can't say the orange is no good.<br /> <br /> There some common problem with power steering pump on all newage subaru till ver10 grb, need to chg oil regularly to keep it problem free. Other then that its down to how well the pre-owner maintain it.</div>

 

[nyne]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064476132" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064476132">Dayline668 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Apple to apple, 4wd to 4wd, its nothing diff. I would say cheaper then conti depend on the part u choose, i put it in better perspective say timing belt kit with waterpump ori subaru vs gates with japan made water pump is rm2k+ diff between them. Normal maintenance is +-rm300 every 5k km, GB oil + F/R diff +-rm500 every 25K km, should keep them in tip top shape, normal wear n tear is unavoidable so its depend on the car n how well the pre-owner maintain it, after all its 10year old for the 1st model bp5, if u bought a lemon u can't say the orange is no good.<br /> <br /> There some common problem with power steering pump on all newage subaru till ver10 grb, need to chg oil regularly to keep it problem free. Other then that its down to how well the pre-owner maintain it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Great info broo, thanks and much appreciated. Currently im using Volvo S60 2005, soo pretty much maintenance is almost the same, but the diff BP5 is 4wd. If i change to BP5, does not make any different since both age is almost the same.</div>

 

[DeaconFrost]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064476132" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064476132">Dayline668 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> There some common problem with power steering pump on all newage subaru till ver10 grb, need to chg oil regularly to keep it problem free. Other then that its down to how well the pre-owner maintain it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Was told the same thing by AE.<br /> <br /> Went to AE for checkup, car confirmed accident free, engine &amp; gearbox problem free. But steering feels a bit heavy during idle &amp; parking. No leak spotted but was told by AE this is common problem up to Impreza version 10. New pump will cost RM2k++, chop shop RM1.8k.<br /> <br /> Quick check on the overseas forums shows solution ranging from flushing, tightening belt to tightening bolt. No pump replacement mentioned.<br /> <br /> Anyways, anyone care to share how many mm tyre-to-fender clearance for a spec.B JDM?<span style="color: Silver"><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:33 AM ----------</span><br /> <br /> </span>Filled up with Shell FuelSave 95 when odomoter shows still 70km worth of fuel in tank (no fuel warning light yet).<br /> <br /> Full tank is 51.45 litre.</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064477086" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064477086">DeaconFrost said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Was told the same thing by AE.<br /> <br /> Went to AE for checkup, car confirmed accident free, engine &amp; gearbox problem free. But steering feels a bit heavy during idle &amp; parking. No leak spotted but was told by AE this is common problem up to Impreza version 10. New pump will cost RM2k++, chop shop RM1.8k.<br /> <br /> Quick check on the overseas forums shows solution ranging from flushing, tightening belt to tightening bolt. No pump replacement mentioned.<br /> <br /> Anyways, anyone care to share how many mm tyre-to-fender clearance for a spec.B JDM?<span style="color: Silver"><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:33 AM ----------</span><br /> <br /> </span>Filled up with Shell FuelSave 95 when odomoter shows still 70km worth of fuel in tank (no fuel warning light yet).<br /> <br /> Full tank is 51.45 litre. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>P/S pump can be serviced, chg oil seal etc... Keeping the fluid fresh is the key here.<br /> <br /> Stock spec-b 18'' is 18x7 ET53, u can go for ET45 without rubbing fender.<br /> <br /> Advice to not use shell ron95, alot of member had problem with fuel quality, endding with engine limp mode etc... I personally ban shell. But its up to u.<br /> <br /> Happy boosting...</div>

 

[DeaconFrost]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064477193" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064477193">Dayline668 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> P/S pump can be serviced, chg oil seal etc... Keeping the fluid fresh is the key here.<br /> <br /> Stock spec-b 18'' is 18x7 ET53, u can go for ET45 without rubbing fender.<br /> <br /> Advice to not use shell ron95, alot of member had problem with fuel quality, endding with engine limp mode etc... I personally ban shell. But its up to u. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Changed wheels to 17x9 ET30 last Saturday, poked. Surprisingly rubbed at the back but not at the front.<br /> <br /> Changed wheels to 17x7.5 ET42 on Sunday and doesn't rub at all. Happy.<br /> <br /> First report of full tank:<br /> Fill up: with 70km worth of fuel left<br /> Refill: with 70km worth of fuel left<br /> Fuel brand: Shell FuelSave 95<br /> SI Drive mode: Sport<br /> Distance travelled: 435.6km<br /> Fuel quantity: 51.45 litre<br /> L/100km: 11.81 (50% urban, 50% highway)<br /> <br /> Manufacturer claim: 13.1 (urban), 9.4 (highway)<br /> <br /> Just filled up with Caltex Premium 95 with Techron at 7pm.</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064477537" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064477537">DeaconFrost said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Changed wheels to 17x9 ET30 last Saturday, poked. Surprisingly rubbed at the back but not at the front.<br /> <br /> Changed wheels to 17x7.5 ET42 on Sunday and doesn't rub at all. Happy.<br /> <br /> First report of full tank:<br /> Fill up: with 70km worth of fuel left<br /> Refill: with 70km worth of fuel left<br /> Fuel brand: Shell FuelSave 95<br /> SI Drive mode: Sport<br /> Distance travelled: 435.6km<br /> Fuel quantity: 51.45 litre<br /> L/100km: 11.81 (50% urban, 50% highway)<br /> <br /> Manufacturer claim: 13.1 (urban), 9.4 (highway)<br /> <br /> Just filled up with Caltex Premium 95 with Techron at 7pm. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Full tank get u 4xxkm is normal, but the fuel trip meter not accurate just a estimation.<br /> <br /> I always fill up when the light came on.</div>

 

[DeaconFrost]

<div class="bbWrapper">Totally overlooked the fact that Subaru's wheel offset and width fitment is very different than other cars.<br /> <br /> In a RWD Toyota, I can put wheels below +15.<br /> In a Civic, I can put 7.5 width +32 offset and it sits flush with the fender.<br /> In an Airtrek, I can get away with 8.5 width +28 offset. Poked at the front but never rubbed.<br /> <br /> But in a Subaru, the OEM wheel is +55. Wut? Always thought +4x is too much hiding.</div>

 

[Dayline668]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forums/goto/post?id=1064477709" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1064477709">DeaconFrost said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent "> Totally overlooked the fact that Subaru's wheel offset and width fitment is very different than other cars.<br /> <br /> In a RWD Toyota, I can put wheels below +15.<br /> In a Civic, I can put 7.5 width +32 offset and it sits flush with the fender.<br /> In an Airtrek, I can get away with 8.5 width +28 offset. Poked at the front but never rubbed.<br /> <br /> But in a Subaru, the OEM wheel is +55. Wut? Always thought +4x is too much hiding. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink"><a>Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Imprezza sti can use up to +2x 9jj</div>