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How Mant 2016 Boxers Have Coolant Leaks?

Lighting Issue

I am having an issue with my 07 forester. The smallest bulb in the headlights are remaining on when everything is turned off. I checked out the fuse box under the hood and i pulled a 20 amp fuse la...

What Is The Correct Part Number For A Keyless Entry Remote For A 2010 Subar...

the correct fcc id. please. photo would be helpful

Who Pays For A Parasitic Battery Drain Test

We woke up to a dead battery again. I would like to have a parastic battery drain test done by the dealer who sold us the car. I believe we might be on 3rd battery (not sure). Any help I can use wh...

2011 Subaru Forester

Does the forester have struts or shocks or both?

Subaru Forester '07 Excessive Oil Consumption

Bought 2007 Subaru Forester with low miles rental. This is the 2nd time that it has shown to have excessive oil consumption, but only after 11 years of no problem service. What gives? NO leaks. Mechan...

Subaru Forester Consumption 2015

We had a terrible time with oil gussling on my 2015 Forester touring. Complained to Subaru of America also about the crappy tires they put on the car that only went 25k miles. I drove around with...

2015 Forester Tire Question

I am wondering if I can put 225 50r17 tires on my stock 225 60r17 rims. My mechanic says i can't. What are the drawbacks? Thank You

$1300 Repairs On A 20-year Old Subaru—worth It?

I have a 1999 Subaru Forester with 176k miles. I need $1300 worth of repairs: a new right side drive axle and one new ball joint, plus a few other minor things. I've always planned to keep getting t...

Subaru Forester Blown Head Gasket

I've just found out that my 2012 Subaru Forester has a blown head gasket, resulting in oil in my radiator, radiator fluid in my engine, and a couple of other rings that are gone as well? I've been ...

I Have A 2002 Subaru Forester At Idle With The Car Tube In I Have 40 Psi An...

I have subaru Foerster 2002 pump went out was a dude car ran but smelled like gas check everywhere couldn't find leak did pressure test idle was too high at 40 psi on vac off vac was 50 is it the f...

2011 Forester = Engine Rebuild?

Our 2011 Forester has an internal engine leak and needs new breaks and transmission lines. The original quote for service was $2700 to get the engine out and really pinpoint the extent of the probl...

2014 Remanufactured Cvt Question

My 2014 Forester cvt was replaced at 72000 miles, under warranty. Question: Does the remanufactured cvt suffer the same problems, or are they better than the ones that caused problems?

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How Can I Tell If My 2001 Subaru Forrester Has A ( Non Inteference) Engine?...

Was given a 850 estimate to replace broken timing belt. No guarantee that will fix my car....said if valves were damaged it will be 1200/ 1800 to take care of that problem....I just paid 2500 for the ...

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

I need a Tire Pressure Monitoring System installed on my 2016 Subaru Forester. I live in Tampa, Florida and none of the local dealerships will do it. Any idea where I can have this installed? Thanks...

Engine Swap

which engines are compatible to swap with a 2007 forester ll bean.

Fix Or Ditch 2004 Subaru Forrester?

My 2004 Subaru Forester has 105K miles and just took it in for oil change and high idle temp. Told there is leak from head gasket. Recommended repairs are $3,700 for head gasket, timing belt. Lov...

Cam Shaft Senser

I just bought a 2002 Subaru Forester. The timing belt was replaced 2000 miles ago by a shop. The car is over heating large amount of bubbles are burping in the coolant overflow. I parked the car ...

Both Headlight And Taillight Are Out On One Side (driver's)

Is there a fuse or relay to check?

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