2014 Subaru Forester

[bxr monkey]

Subaru Forester aircon issues are often misdiagnosed as an expensive repair ... there are many instances that the issue is cheaper to repair than what they say ... best to consult an aircon specialist ... sometimes it's just the magnetic clutch washer that's the problem ...

Tama ganoon nga. Mga 8 months ago nag slip ang clutch, ni repair itong magnetic clutch.

Mga 2 months ago nag develop ng grinding noise sa loob ng compressor. Binaklas at nilinis. Nabawasan grinding noise, ok naman lamig.

This month may grinding noise pa din, at tuluyan nang nawala ang lamig. Ok naman ang condenser at evaporator. Pina cleaning na din lahat sabay palit compressor.

Valeo is an old known european automotive parts supplier.

Ah okay, ganoon pala iyon.

[Walter]

Tama ganoon nga. Mga 8 months ago nag slip ang clutch, ni repair itong magnetic clutch.

Common issue with Subaru air compressor magnetic clutch is just the washer ... they did not really slip ... all they needed was a washer adjustment ... remove one or more washers so the magnet spacing is minimal enough for it to engage ... costs 100 Php labor to fix it ... you can even DIY ... there are instructions on YouTube ...

[bxr monkey]

Common issue with Subaru air compressor magnetic clutch is just the washer ... they did not really slip ... all they needed was a washer adjustment ... remove one or more washers so the magnet spacing is minimal enough for it to engage ... costs 100 Php labor to fix it ... you can even DIY ... there are instructions on YouTube ...

Ah ok ganoon pala, search sa youtube . Tandaan ko next time na magloko clutch. Maraming salamat.

[catpillar]

Subaru Forester 2014 and 2015 have the same seats, right?

I have the 2015 and my seat and cover is the clothe type. I want to change to Leather (below 6k). Would anyone know what is the best Leather for it (and where to buy it)? Thanks.

[Walter]

Leather will cost 30T to 50T ...

[catpillar]

Leather will cost 30T to 50T ...

I was quoted by banawe 5500 for german leather. What is the difference between german leather and original leather?

I want to replace the clothe seat and cover so it's easier to clean the leather of viruses or contaminants versus clothe cover which can hide in the millions of fibers within it.

[crazy_boy]

I was quoted by banawe 5500 for german leather. What is the difference between german leather and original leather?

I want to replace the clothe seat and cover so it's easier to clean the leather of viruses or contaminants versus clothe cover which can hide in the millions of fibers within it.

The so called "German" leather is actually synthetic leather. Most likely made on PU materials.

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[dr. d]

Subaru Forester 2014 and 2015 have the same seats, right?

I have the 2015 and my seat and cover is the clothe type. I want to change to Leather (below 6k). Would anyone know what is the best Leather for it (and where to buy it)? Thanks.

real animal-hide leather costs upwards of 30K.

the so-called "leather" that costs less than 10K per car, are actually synthetic.
but some writers say that synthetic leather, faux leather, german leather, etc leather, are more practical choices for the non-royalty.
they are cheaper and easier to clean and maintain.

i bought a used car, with faux leather seat covers. i removed these covers, because my clothes wouldn't slide over them. it was like i sat on velcro. perhaps that is one factor you should look into, when choosing your material.
also, some folks say leather or faux leather make for hotter seats.
all my rides are of cloth-draped seats.

[catpillar]

real animal-hide leather costs upwards of 30K.

the so-called "leather" that costs less than 10K per car, are actually synthetic.
but some writers say that synthetic leather, faux leather, german leather, etc leather, are more practical choices for the non-royalty.
they are cheaper and easier to clean and maintain.

i bought a used car, with faux leather seat covers. i removed these covers, because my clothes wouldn't slide over them. it was like i sat on velcro. perhaps that is one factor you should look into, when choosing your material.
also, some folks say leather or faux leather make for hotter seats.
all my rides are of cloth-draped seats.

Let's say you go to hospitals and you have virus in your pants and it got to the seats. Would synthetic leather or clothe cover be easiler to clean and disinfect?

What would happen if you use alcohol to wipe the synthetic leather? Would the black surface be removed? and what color would it fade into?

For the clothe seat and cover, I imagine the virus would get stuck in the fibers of the clothe. My worry is if someone sits on them, the virus/dusts would rise to the air (versus using alcohol on the synthetic leather). What do you guys think?

[dr. d]

Let's say you go to hospitals and you have virus in your pants and it got to the seats. Would synthetic leather or clothe cover be easiler to clean and disinfect?

What would happen if you use alcohol to wipe the synthetic leather? Would the black surface be removed? and what color would it fade into?

For the clothe seat and cover, I imagine the virus would get stuck in the fibers of the clothe. My worry is if someone sits on them, the virus/dusts would rise to the air (versus using alcohol on the synthetic leather). What do you guys think?

i park my car under the sun, now.
patay ang virus.
serious.

i am not aware of a study that mentions the health-hazard differences among these materials.

i imagine, the synthetic materials will offer less friendly haven for the virus, because they do not absorb moisture.

alcohol and fading?
ask the manufacturer.