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Subaru Impreza 2012 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2012 Subaru Impreza? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2012 Subaru Impreza issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2012 Subaru Impreza in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Subaru Australia recalls more than 121,000 vehicles: Forester, XV, Impreza, and WRX models impacted
Subaru has launched a major 121,754-vehicle recall to fix a potential fault which can cause the brake lights to fail (though the brakes themselves will still work), with every Forester, WRX, Impreza and XV sold over a particular timeframe impacted.
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Used Subaru Impreza review: 2000-2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the Subaru Impreza from 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 as a used buy.
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Used Subaru Impreza review: 2000-2013
Subaru Impreza is a small-medium car imported from Japan and one that has a well-deserved reputation for long life and high resale ratings. Subarus in general give the feeling they are designed by people who are more interested in engineering and driving than in marketing and over-the-top styling. Ride and handling
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Subaru Impreza: What is the right oil?

We checked with Subaru and were told that you should follow the manufacturer's recommendation for engine oil as specified in the owner's manual. Subaru also told us that 0W-20 engine oil is available in Australia and can be purchased through Subaru dealers. They also said that you could rest assured that although the engine will not be delivering maximum power, maximum torque, best fuel economy or best exhaust emissions, no harm will have come to the engine by using 10W-40 engine oil.
 

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