At MI JB, major service (for XV) normally will take 1 day (9am to 2-3pm normally). So they will not accept service booking of major service for Saturday coz Sat is half day only. My 100k km service is due some time next month, my last free service (labour+parts).

Not really go and check coz it is FOC for me.

wow.. so expensive. XV1 too? Mine come with free parts on top of free labour. Will consider where to service after this last service. Anyone in JB has a recommended workshop?

Looks like there is a major recall exercise. I think my 2013 XV is affected.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...isplay-10887944

An update for the global recall for the faulty engine part - I just received the official letter from MI Malaysia regarding this - my 2013 XV is affected. But part is not available yet, so they will send another notice once they are ready to rectify it.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Dec 3 2018, 12:15 PM

you know where to buy that?

The latest news seems to indicate launching in May/June. Will complete my 5 years instalment for my XV next month. Good timing for a change?

Do you have any image for this type? Never knew there is such type.

thanks for the info but looks cumbersome for the thief to saw it but also cumbersome for the driver to lock/unlock on frequent basis.

yes, it comes standard with my first gen XV.

btw, my first gen XV just has its starter spoilt right on the dot after 5 years. First time i encounter starter problem. Will have to get it replaced after CNY.

yes, i have sent the car to an outside mechanic. They will check can repair or not first then only decide to buy the part or not. Subaru quoted me RM686 for the starter and RM100/hour for labour, need 2 hours for replacement.

Btw, recond part is RM380, so if really need replace, will just get the original for peace of mind since price differ not a lot.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Feb 12 2019, 10:33 AM

good question but i din ask. Anyway latest update from mechanic is the starter cannot be repaired, not the carbon running out. So have to replace.

I know the mechanic. He open it up and check. I have not collect the car yet, will do so after work. My brother help me to get the starter from Subaru service centre and sent it to the mechanic for replacement after the mechanic confirm it cannot be repaired. The mechanic actually suggest me to send the car to him for checking first whether can repair or not before I buy the part.

I dun think there is any problem buying original spare parts from Subaru to be fixed ourselves. The parts got warranty as told by Subaru when my brother collect the part from them, but I am not sure how long though. Starter itself is RM686. The mechanic charge me around RM100 for the labour to change the starter.

Even for the last recall, they still not yet notify us when the part is available for replacement. Just send a letter saying my XV first gen is affected and they will contact me again when part available. I think almost 4-5 months passed.

thanks for the tips. Will call up Subaru and ask.

just receive message from MI to send my XV to change the valve spring . The process will take 3 days.

they mention they will charge me for the oil filter for RM49. i think it is because they need to drain the engine?

anyone receive the same notice?

I think the notice letter for recall do state that the rectification will be done without any cost to us. I will bring the letter to them to dispute the charges.

3 days without car to use is one major thing. Another matter i worry also is the workmanship - I think they need to open the engine (like doing the heart surgery) to change the valve spring. Can they put the engine back in one perfect piece like when it was shipped from Japan?

sorry for not mention it clearly. I received a Whatsapp message from MI Johor Bahru service centre.

But since I already got the message, I think no harm you just call up your nearest SC to ask about the valve spring replacement.

littlefire Thank you for the explanation.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Mar 13 2019, 08:58 AM