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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...

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...

2012 Subaru Forester - Engine Replacement Or Time To Say Goodbye

Hello - in the middle of a cross country move, and my 2012 Subaru Forester started knocking. Dropped it at the dealership today and they say the oil was low and there are metal shavings in the oil. ...

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Compatible Engines For 2010 Subaru Forester

I have a 2010 Forester Ej25 NA that has blown. While searching for a replacement engine i for a JDM importer that has a complete 2010 ej20 turbo drive train: Complete Engine Automatic transmission CV...

2002 Subaru Forester Clutch

I have had to replace the cluch, how long should a clutch last?

Metal Scraping Noise While Accelerating

My Forester makes what sounds like a metal on metal scraping noise randomly only when accelerating, the noise almost sounds like a dust shield scraping the rotor and gets more frequent after drivi...

Im Having Trouble With My Clutch Or Transmission.

the gears are not mating. its an abnormal shirt. stuck in gear but releasing the clutch pedal only gets gears to grind. stick shift is hard to move at all. manual trans. only neutral i can find is w...

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Forester Oil Consumption

Has anyone actually had a satisfactory outcome dealing with the Forester manual oil consumption issue?

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2019 Forester Cvt Shutter

2000 Subaru Forrester A.c Compressor Not Not Engaging

Cam Pulleys

Why one cam pulley plastic other metal

Sirus XM List

Can't get. The Subaru dealer to accept it as their problem.

Subaru 2009 Forrester Electrical

The left headlight doesn't work, no high or low beams at the switch on the column. 3 of 5 wiper settings on the column don't work. The cigarette lighter has no power. I think these are wire harness...

ABS Warning Light

Is there any error that an be made when repairing a throw out bearing (clutch) that can cause the ABS to come on and stay on ?

2015 Forester - Replacement Cost For Stock Stereo

The stock stereo display in my 2015 Forester has a incurred a dent in it due to a child's toy being flung from the back seat to the front. Would anyone know what the cost to replace with the same ...

Replacement FOB

Can I get another FOB for my new Subaru

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...

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...

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 $...

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