Subaru Forester Questions Maintenance & Repair

I Own A 2015 Subaru Forester. Clutch Problems

I replaced the clutch once. Then 13,000 miles later had to replace it again. Mechanic said the car was running very hot. I am a very good driver and know how to drive a manual vehicle. I don't r...

Code P0171 2013 Subaru Forester Cel And Cruise Light On

Recently my little soobie's cel and cruise light came on. I have noticed over last month that the engine has been knocking esp at lower speeds and when under a load (accelerating) and has had slowe...

Where Is The Starter Located On A 2000 Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Side Mirrors Fogging Up

I have a 2020 forester and my side mirrors fog up so bad. It takes about a half hour of driving my car to actually be able to see out of my mirrors. I know I could wipe my mirrors off but I’m wond...

Burning Smell From Under The Hood ?

I have a 2015 Subaru Outback with burning smell under the hood.The car has 115K miles. It developes a burning smell from under the hood when the car has gotten up to operating temperature and notic...

2011 Subaru Forester Has Timing Chain??

Check Engine, Flashing Cruise, Subaru Forester Fix

I see many posts that have this issue and a lot of unsolved attempts to repair. Fortunately I figured out what the issue for mine was without wasting hundreds and maybe it can help. First I thought...

What Is The Cause Of My Power Steering Loss?

My power steering light is on and I have no power steering. Serpentine belt replaced, fluids ok Alternator and battery replaced in Oct 2020. It is cold at -30 C. Could that be the cause?

I Have Starting/ Timing Belt Issues.

Mechanic said timing belt put on backwards previously but car was running fine (although noisy). So, he fixed that.Now car won't start at all. No sound at all. What's up??

Subaru Forester 2011

Subaru forester 2011 year has fuel light and temperature light keep flashing. Put second hand ECU and all related parts. Can someone assist please.

2014 Subaru Forester

When going down a long grade (say about 6 miles) I shift to L to save breaks . Due to the grade I am "coasting" about 60 to 65 miles per hour. Is thsi Ok or am I hurting my transmission? thanks

Won’t Start When Cold, New Battery

We have a 2007 Subaru Forester that will not start in the cold. Spark plugs and coil pack were replaced. The water temp sensor was also replaced. We recently installed a new battery 550 cold crank...

2014 Forester AT Oil Light Concern

The AT Oil light comes on temporarily and then goes out. This happens when the road is wet in every case I believe. The first few times I stopped and the light would go out but there appears to be n...

2011 Forester Ignition Won't Turn

Subaruguruboston still out there? This is my neighbors car. 2011 forester x2.5 primers. He's suffering from a bit of dementia n tried to use a house key to start the car. Now security light is st...

My 2013 Forrester Is Using A Guard Of Oil Every 750 To 1000

When I Turn My Headlights On, My Screen For Routing Goes Black

Garage Door Doesn't Stay Paired

I've paired with my garage twice and it will work great for a few weeks then drops the pairing. i know know my garage door opener works; my previous car stayed paired for years; also my husbands to...

Subaru Forester 2010

My 09 Forester at 113K miles has a traction light and the AT OIL temp lights flashing couple of times when I come to a stop at a stop sign or a red light and the car unusually vibrates during this....

Cruise Control W/o Eyesight

When eyesight goes off because of low visibility (ie fog) is there still a way to use cruise control, ie but without lane sense and adaptive features?

How Do I Drain Bad Gas From A 2014 Subaru Forester?

2014 Forester XT Came to a sputtered halt after putting gas in. Assuming water or bad gas. Either way need to drain but can’t siphon from gas input. Any help is appreciated.