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Old 27 July 2011, 03:15 PM
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Does you engine bay have a greasy protective coating on it or has the dealer removed this prior to your collection of the vehicle?
Its starting to confuse me now
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Old 27 July 2011, 03:50 PM
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Sounds like someone has been BBQ'ing their sausages on your intercooler
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Old 27 July 2011, 04:14 PM
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I worked for Volvo for many years and all new cars were de waxed before sold but not under the bonnet, same when I worked for rover, so I would imagine Subaru to be the same. But don't know for sure. Although My 03 STI still has the wax on the bulkhead from new.
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Old 27 July 2011, 04:57 PM
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Mine (not 2011) had a yellow waxey coating on when new. It is easily removed though with de-greaser and a bit of care.
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Mine (not 2011) had a yellow waxey coating on when new. It is easily removed though with de-greaser and a bit of care.
It would appear that removal invalidates your warranty
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Removed mine with some Gunk degreaser and a pressure washer. Just have to be brave with it!
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As above, it was horrible stuff and all sorts of crap was getting stuck to it, once removed (with care) it was much better!
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Originally Posted by Budgie
It would appear that removal invalidates your warranty
WHAT!!?? Thats a bit unfair.
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