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2011 Forester 2.5 Engine

I’m told that only a 2011 2.5L with the 6th digit of the vin# Is a “B” will replace that engine . Why can’t you use any other 2.5L from say a 2010 or 2012 ?

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Maintenance Advice For Subaru

My 2017 Subaru Forester is getting close to 100,000 miles, and would like some advice on necessary maintenance I should consider right now. Thank you!

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Somebody Know Where It Goes This?

My car drop a plastic hose i can say about inch or inch and a half kinda square that don't know where it goes any idea please, vehicle is a 2011 subaru forester 2.5X

How Do I Find The Maintenance History For A Used Car

What Is The Cold Weather Package?

Check Engine Light ..what To Do?

Got check engine light on 2015 forester. Was idling in hot weather for a few minutes and came on...I tried startup engine after a few hours and still on.. A/c still works. what now?

How Can I Fix A Keyfob That's Not Working And Turn Off The Tire Pressure Li...

the tire pressure light is staying on and the key fob is also not working, how do I fix this? I have replaced the battery in the key fob. I have disconnected the battery.

Cc Cel On 2008 Forrestet

I have read the answers you say change oil but I just changed it went 14 miles then lights now my car has less than 40000 miles on it

Can I Finance A Car Thru You If I Don't Purchase The Car Through You

Buying A 2018 SubaruForester 2.0XT Touring

I need to narrow the search with Car Gurus to the specific model I am looking for, a low mileage (prefer around 50,000 km, will look at up to 80,000 km) 2018 Subaru Forester XT Touring. I am not int...

Recycle The Ignition

Security Alarm was activated by mistake. Starlink email says "you must manually activate your ignition before you can execute a remote engine start command." How do I do that. I can't find how to...

2009 Forester XT Overheating At Slow Speeds

A little background first just in case it could be relevant. I had a catalytic converter go bad/clog up and that did cause the engine temp light to flash red briefly one time. Got the cat replaced a...

What Can I Do With A 2014 Subaru Forester That Needs Alot Of Repairs?

My 2014 Subaru Forester with 75K miles, good body , start of rust underneath. She has need for front and back brakes, rear struts and the timing cover oil leak that was fixed last year is again lea...

Can I Drive My Car Still?

Am I able to drive my car without the AC belt

2009 Subaru Forester CEL At Highway Speeds/passing Gear

09 Forester 150k Miles and Remanufactured engine put on at 135k Problem I’m trying to resolve: CEL flashes at 75- 80 MPH in passing gear on highway. If I slow down it will come off and car runs c...

Check Engine Light And Flashing Cruise Control

my check engine light comes on solid and cruise control light flashes. This begins within 25 miles after filling tank. Oil is full. What is the cause and how do I fix it?

Acceleration Intermittently Stops While Depressing Gas Pedal

My 2016 Forrester with ~114k miles has started having an issue with the acceleration where I'll be driving fine and all of a sudden while pressing the gas pedal I just start losing acceleration. If...

Trying To Determine What Happened And Or What Needs To Be Fixed ?

Trying to figure out what happened or what needs to be fixed before pulling the engine. Not sure the vehicle is worth fixing. Crankshaft, flywheel, torque converter/flex plate. Sound familiar to an...

Can I Use E85 On A 2012 Subaru Forester Or 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

Car Died While Driving Now It Won't Start

I was driving at about 65mph when I lost all pedal and when I pulled off the road it died, and now won't restart. Turns over fine just won't start

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