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Overheating Sporadically? Water Backing Up Into The Engine Creating Pressu...
I have a 2001 Outback which had to get an engine rebuild 3 years ago at miles 124K due to water backing up into the engine and coming out the pistons - symptoms were car overheating and stalling. Now...
Check Engine Light Is On Cruise Control Light Is Flashing And Tractions Co...
check engine light is on cruise control light is flashing and tractions control light is on all just came on today
Has Anyone Had The Cruise Control On A 2012 Forester X Luxury Cause Vibrati...
We have a 2012 Forester X luxury. I turned the cruise control on whilst on the highway and was travelling at about 60mph when the car developed a vibration. Initially I thought it was a rough surface ...
My 1998 Subaru Gas Pedal Seemed To Be Going Backwards
On the freeway. Going 60 mph. I have a clutch. The gas pedal seemed to start very slowly/incremently going backwards or not maintaining or increasing speed. When I think back, it had been doing th...
Intermiitent Oil Light
runs well, min oil loss, no overheating, but oil light comes on occassionally. dealer "no problems" approx. 170k miles , auto trans. reg oil chngs c synthetic. any help appreciated
What Are The Pin Assignments In The A/c Pressure Switch?
The air compressor does not power up. All the fuse and relays are good. I'm pretty sure the refrigerant levels are good. If I knew which pins to jump, then I could properly charge it.
Noise When Turning
both to the left and right. Seems the worst or more noticeable when really slow , sharp turns like parking or circling the block. The noise seems almost to not be coming from the wheels but some airy...
Why Does Subaru Have A Reputation For Building Reliable Cars?
I recently became aware that my 2001 Forester has a leaking head gasket and a bad wheel bearing. Although the vehicle is 12 years old, it has only 95,000 miles and has been meticulously cared for (I ...
What Could Be Wrong? Engine Has Slight Shake, Knocking Noise. When In Gea...
Check engine light came on while driving, than the engine started making a knocking noise. As I pulled off the road the car died at the top of the ramp. I was able to start the car and get going bu...
Cruise Control
Just had the transmission replaced and while driving with cruise control engaged, the car shook and began slowing. Pulled over for a few minutes check dash for any clues and started back up. Noticed ...
Why Does My Car Squeal When I First Start It?
The noise rarely lasts more than 1 minute, but it's never happened before. i should mention that it doesn't happen when it's warmed up & the weather has been cold lately.
2003 Forester Low Gas Mileage
Idling rough when sitting still and gas mileage has dropped 5 to 8 miles per gallon
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