98 forester

Asked by Dchech Dec 28, 2018 at 11:27 AM about the 1998 Subaru Forester Base

Question type: Car Customization

I recently acquired a 98 forester and it’s extremely  
sluggish and I’d like wake the engine up somit
performs better, any ideas?

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

This does not sound promising. I would first do a compression test to see if there is any hope for the engine. If compression is good a tuneup would be the first thing to do.

Mark helpful

Dchech answered 5 years ago

The engine was just recently rebuilt but the car has no balls, planning on swapping out the engine and tranny just can’t decide what direction to go

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 98 forester 2 Answers

    I recently acquired a 98 forester and it’s extremely sluggish and I’d like wake the engine up somit performs better, any ideas?

    1998 Subaru Forester Base

    -

    Car Customization

  • Forester 98 rebuild 1 Answer

    I want to just rebuild/restore my forester with the its stock motor and just give a fair amount of power. Without a turbo looking to get around 300 hp haven't done a motor swap before wpuld have ...

    1998 Subaru Forester Base

    -

    Car Customization

  • Turbo 2007 Subaru forester 1 Answer

    Can you turbo a 2007 Subaru forester x premium

    2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package

    -

    Car Customization

  • 2004 Subaru Forester Muffler 1 Answer

    I have a 2004 Subaru Forester and was looking around for a new muffler that isn't loud but sounds better than the stock muffler. Got any suggestions?

    2004 Subaru Forester XS

    -

    Car Customization

  • Subaru Forester Engine Swap 2 Answers

    I was just wondering if anyone has seen or done an engine swap on a 2004 Subaru Forester XT. I am looking at putting in a 2014 fg xr6 t motor. It comes with the ecu, wiring loom, tuned ZF and a tran...

    2004 Subaru Forester XT

    -

    Car Customization

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Subaru Forester

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Subaru Forester Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Chris W
    Reputation
    11,400
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    9,790
  • #3
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    6,220
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota RAV4
1,978 Great Deals out of 28,842 listings starting at $1,450
Used Honda CR-V
2,085 Great Deals out of 41,405 listings starting at $1,500
Used Subaru Impreza
342 Great Deals out of 7,748 listings starting at $1,950
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,212 Great Deals out of 17,895 listings starting at $1,800
Used Subaru Legacy
331 Great Deals out of 7,080 listings starting at $499
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,988 Great Deals out of 33,738 listings starting at $2,990
Used Ford F-150
6,073 Great Deals out of 134,779 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Subaru Forester For Sale
56 Great Deals out of 11,018 listings starting at $24,803
2023 Subaru Forester For Sale
71 Great Deals out of 1,219 listings starting at $24,200
2022 Subaru Forester For Sale
83 Great Deals out of 820 listings starting at $16,995
2021 Subaru Forester For Sale
196 Great Deals out of 2,946 listings starting at $12,499
2020 Subaru Forester For Sale
105 Great Deals out of 1,241 listings starting at $10,550

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.