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Gold Metal Flake In Radiator And Overflow Tank??? Runß Fine No Overheating ...

Gold metal flake in radiator and overflow tank????? Runs fine with no overheating issues just wondering why there is metal flake in it??

2003 Subaru Forester 2.5x With A Check Engine Light

Hey Scotty, got a 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5x with a check engine light. I think the engine code is 495 gas cap. Tried a generic and than put out $30 on a OEM. It is pretty consistent throwing the cod...

2004 Subaru Forester Won't Start And Won't Idle

I have a 2004 Subaru Forester. It will try to turn over but won't start. I was told to try a cleaner in my gas tank. Thought it worked but a couple days later same problem. I had to hold brake and gas...

Anyone Know How To Take The Inner Door Panel Off A 2005 Forester Without Br...

The window seems to have slipped off the track or a gear has broken as the motor runs in both directions but the window doesn't move. I can manually pull it up or push it down but it will not move wit...

Are Spark Plugs Interchangeable For Different Years Of The Same Model?

I have a 2000 Subaru Forester, which came with four brand new spark plugs in the glove box (the guy who sold it to me worked at a Subaru dealership). Anyway, my Haynes manual says that the spark plu...

Temp Emblem Flashing Red And Blue And Check Engine Light Is On.

What does it mean when the temp light flashes red and blue, and the check engine light is on also? Radiator problems or Thermostat is bad?

2010 Suburu Forester Smoking Under Hood

After mountain driving, since this is where I live, I noticed a smoking coming from under hood.. Left passager side just under the engine. Looks like a oil leak. It's not dripping on the ground bare...

98 Subaru Forester Rear Wiper Wiring Is Messed Up. Can Someone Help Me?

My friend who changed my 98 Subaru Forester taillight casing on the passenger side unhooked all the wires behind the panel, he did the replacement and hooked everything back up, now my rear wiper do...

2005 Subaru Forester Dies When Stopping, CEL Now Flashing, Before Solid And...

My 2005 subaru forester started to run rough when idling, CEL solid-ran the code, misfire on cylinder 3. The mechanic stated there was a loose connection in spark plug, fixed that, sent me on my wa...

Loss Of Power On 2005 Subaru Forester

Loss of pedal response while driving. Engine keeps running, but pushing on pedal does not increase speed.

2014 Forester Back Up Camera Black Screen Except For He Green Line

my back up camera in my 2014 forester has a black screen except for the lines

My 2015 Forester Idles Poorly, Can It Be Adjusted To Idle Smoother?

Ever since I have owned my 2015 forester it has idled poorly, it feels like it misses. I took it t0 the dealer but hey say it is normal.

Head Gasket Repair

I have a '99 Subaru Forester with 135k miles and both heads have external leaks. I've been quoted $1500-$2000 to get it fixed; including timing belt, tensioners, etc., water pump, thermostat, and no...

Blowing Out Resistors For Blower Motor

Replaced blower , it was bad. Resister burnt out, replaced it,that one burnt out, replaced. What else can I replace ?

Engine Missing

2005 Outback just started missing. "Check engine" light is on and the cruse control light is blinking. The mechanic wants to replace the ignition harness and all 4 plugs. Is it necessary to replace al...

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Excessive Oil Consumption

2009 Forester uses excessive oil between changes, is there a better choice of oil to minimize loss? Synthetic/blends, viscosity and brand.

At What Intervals She The Timing Belt Be Replaced?

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99 Forester Steers Really Hard

99 Forester steers really hard I put a 97 outback pump on it still steers hard???? The 99 pump has a wire going to it and the 97 has no wire going to it..but both pumps act same way???

Transmission

The car won't go into 3rd gear, goes up to about 50mph slows significantly going up slight hills. I was told it's just a cylanoid.

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