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Engine Swap

I have a 2001 Subaru legacy gt limited with a 2.5 what other year models can I swap with my engine with

Back Up Camera Only Works When Hatch Back Is Open

2009 Subaru Impreza, 100,000 miles. Back up camera stopped working. Upon further investigation the camera actually does work but only when the hatch back is in the fully up position. 1/3 of the w...

Will Subaru's Heated Windows Still Work If The Head Unit Defrost Doesn't Fu...

My 2005 Subaru Outback's air conditioning / heat / defrost / radio unit thing doesn't function. I think its the 3.0R VDC model but I'm not quite sure. Seeing as winter is coming soon, I am wondering...

Forester Xt Low Chrging But Have New Alterntor And New Battery

i have chek ligt i try to remove it but it steel came back need help 10 xx dror

2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5

In town over heats on hiway fine new radiator water pump and hoses radiator cap and antifreeze all Subaru parts

Engine Swap

how do I tell what replacement engine fits my 2005 Subaru (2.5 Litre). Is EJ25 enough to tell if it is the same ?

Can You Change A Starter Solenoid And Not The Whole Starter?

So my car intermittently turns over. I brought it to Midas the other day. I heard some clicks, but there was no smoke, no grinding sounds, etc. so I know changing a solenoid might be easier than th...

2006 Subaru ForesterLLBean

I'm looking to buy a 2006 Subaru Forester LLBean edition with 200,000 miles. Head gasket, water pump, alternator, etc replaced in 2018. New front brakes and rotors 2019. New tires 2019. Asking $...

TR580 Transmision

can I install a 2015 TR580 transmission in my 2013 outback to replace the blown transmission? they are both TR580s

Head Gasket Replaced, Now Stalling

Just had my head gaskets replaced on my 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i and now the car stalls on me. It's never done this before the repair. It's mostly when I'm reversing and give some tension on the wh...

Is This High Mileage Outback Worth Buying?

I’m considering a 2016 Outback 2.5I Limited. I test drove the car and fell in love with it. The interior space, handling, features, and ground clearance are my favorite things about it. I love ever...

2017 Impreza Hesitation And Loss Of Power

When at running temp, in acceleration my 2017 Impreza starts skipping and won't have any power, Even when I drop to a lower gear. Once this occurs, even when I'm at a stop, and take off going throug...

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Low Beam Head Light Failure

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Subaru Forester Engine

I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that won't stop overheating. I've already spent $2400 on a head gasket/timing belt/ water pump job. I also have a 2010 Forester that is totalled but the motor is good...

Rear Wheel Bearing Noise

I was told by the dealer that the rear wheel bearing on driver side makes noise, $400-500 to get this part replaced and fixed. Is this bearing issue common to a Subaru car? My other old cars never h...

Problems Getting Car To Stay Running When Hot

When cold, my Baja will start & run great & will have no problems at all. if I shut it off (like to get fuel) and the engine is still hot, it will start but die immediately & will do this after I...

Subaru XV CVT 2.0i Shudders When Accelerating From Full Stop

I have a Subaru xv 2.0i 2015 CVT. Converted to LPG. The car is jerking when moving from a full stop. If I disconnect the battery and reconnect it drives perfect for a day or so. And then it's jerki...

2011 Forrester Will Not Start When Leaving Storr

I went into the store. After 20 minutes got in turn key over no dash lights..dome lights etc. Open and closed doors. Lights appeared and it fired up. Now I have to reset clock. What caused this. I...

2016 Subaru Forester - UNKNOWN Rattle Noise From Muffler/exhaust

Seems to be an odd noise emitting from the muffler/exhaust upon acceleration ONLY. Sounds like a gritty/rattle that is not loud but loud enough for me to suspect something is not normal. No engine...

2002 Subaru Impreza Leaking Coolant

Found the source was an OPEN hose leading INTO the engine compartment from the dashboard area (passenger side). Anybody know what the hose is or should connect to? The hose is just ... open! I thou...

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