Oil Pan for Subaru Forester: Carbon Steel
This oil pan for the Subaru Forester is specified around carbon steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is packing that arrived crushed at the port, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Oil Pan |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- High Density Foam — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- precision stamping
- CNC machining
- surface grinding
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
- laser cutting
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include long-distance touring, urban courier work, delivery fleets, rural transport, roadside assistance.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
