Subaru Forester Questions Maintenance & Repair

Spark Plugs

Hi all I want to know which type of spark plugs to use in my 2l 2006 manual subaru forester

2002 Subaru Forester Gas Tank

My car needs a new gas tank. We found one for $450 + installation. They're saying around $400 -$500 for install. Being practical...how many hours should it take ?

Passenger Side Electric Window

Why won't my Subaru the passenger side electric window go back up ?

2009 Subaru Forester Won't Start When Temperature Fluctuates From Warm To C...

My 2009 Subaru Forester won't start when the temperature changes. The engine turns over but will not start. Jump start it and it starts up and runs and starts fine until it sets overnight and the temp...

Dealer Found Engine Oil Seep, But I Don't See Any Oil Leaks On My 2011 Suba...

How much will it cost to replace both cylinder head gaskets on my 2011 Subaru Forester? Subaru dealer estimate is $4102.00.

Can Remove AC Compressor Pulley Without Damaging Motor?

I’m currently a 6 hr drive away from home and there’s no garages available. A bearing in the AC Unit has bust and when the AC Compressor Pulley spins it’s making a metal on metal horrible noise. ...

How Do I Reset Memory On 2015 Forester After Battery Was Replaced

I was able to reset the clock and date but cannot figure out how to even access the radio again. That screen seems to be at a factory setting to choose a language, etc. I've tried answering its questi...

2005 Subaru Forester Gas Smell And Won’t Start

I just got a Subaru Forester with only about 150,000 miles on it. I can’t drive it yet so I’ve been leaving it on the side of my house for the past week or so. (Right now in Illinois it’s below 0 ...

2010 Subaru Forester

While driving on the freeway this morning by 2010 Subaru Forrester shut off and died would not restart no clicking or anything . I know my serpentine belt has been slipping and screeching in th...

Water In Cargo Area. Car Has Moonroof.

2007 Forester with moonroof has water in driver’s side cargo area with each rain. My mechanic has cleaned out moonroof drains twice in past 6 months. I don’t see any cargo door seal damage. What coul...

P0457 Not Gas Cap, Purge Valve?

This past Summer of 2018 just bought a 2008 Subaru Forester automatic, 2.5L Pzev with 116,000 miles. Keep getting P0457 code when gas tank goes below 1/4 tank. Changed gas cap, no obvious loose ho...

At Oil Temp

I recently took my 2001 Subaru Forester in for an oil change at valvoline quick lube express when I pulled up and they checked my levels they said my transmission fluid was low so they topped it ...

2015 Subaru Forester Cruise Stopped Working

I have a 2015 Subaru forester, all dash lights came on, stuck in park. Replaced brake light switch. Now the cruise control will not work, not sure if it was related to brake light switch or not. ...

Just Changed Battery And Check Engine Light With "emission Control System" ...

AAA just changed my battery and now check engine light is on and the "emission control" indicator is on. Not the gas cap, etc.

What Year Did Subaru Fix The Head Gasket Problem With Foresters

Subaru Forester 2017

Why would Subaru sell a car with a too small battery?

Electrical

Can a diagnostic check tell me where electrical short is?

Subaru Oil Burning

Yeah I contacted SOA there all fill of shit. They know they're cars are junk! Consumption test is a joke. Just a way to make you believe there gonna hello you with the problem you bought t...

Warnings

Warning that it’s time for oil change, check tires, etc., has been displaying for a few weeks. My reminder sticker says next service due in February, 2019, or 36090 miles. In the last few days,...

Subaru Repair Shop

Hello - I am back to Dc Metro area and looking for a trustworthy repair shop that will be good with a Subaru (Forester 2010). I had to fix/repair the lower (i believe) part of the engine past fall a...