Subaru Questions Maintenance & Repair

2002 Forestor

I was told I need a catalictic convertor. How much will it cost to put it in? What will happen to car if I wait? How long do I have? One machanic said I do not have to, that they can just keep changi...

91 Loyale Charging Problem

alternator went out. have tried 4 different new ones and cannot get proper charge under load. have checked all wires and fuses. charges until you put any kind of load on it then it drops and sometime...

Oil Leak

Have a oil leak in the area of the oil filter. Looks like it is above the filter.

Battery Drain

battery dies after 1 day unless disconnected in which case it holds charge fine for extended layoffs - would seem to be something draining even when car turned off - ring any bells ? suggestions befor...

Question

My door locks are not working right. I have almost broken my key trying to unlock my doors. I dont think is has anything to do with the cold cause it did it in the summer as well as now. Can someone ...

Road Noise

I own a 1999 Impreza CZ Sport with the 5 speed manual and the SRX rims etc and i have a bad problem with road noise when travelling at low speeds. It is a kind of roaring or chafing sound and at 40kmh...

Flashers Come On And Off In Intervals

I just recently changed the head gasket on my 1998 2.5L. In the process I pulled the engine which involved disconnecting nearly every electrical connector, hose, and anything else that needed to get ...

Cruise Control

I have a prob with the cruise control on my Outback (I just go tthis car the other day). When I am using the CC it will be on for a while but will go out of SET mode. I called the dealer and they sa...

Overheating And Power Draining

I have a 85 touring wagon and i have two problems first i have an overheating problem and its not the radiator i drive about 3 km and its up to 3/4 and also i have a power draining problem i went ove...

Switch Backlighting

The backlighting for my foglight switch (dash) and passenger side seat heater switch (console) is burned out. Any ideas on how access these bulbs without breaking something? I'm very good at breakin...

Engine Light

engine light comes on for no apparent reason, and car looses between 10 & 30% power worse if you use 95octane fuel

Extremely Poor Milage On New Used Car Purchased

Hi, bought 1995 Impreza 2.2l awd car for son. First Subaru for us. Milage is extremely poor. He claims a 25 mile mostly flat highway trip uses over 1/4 tank. Has repeated this behavior several ti...

Why Poor Gas Milage On 1995 IMpreza 2.2L Non-turbo?

Just bought a 1995 Impreza with ~135,000 miles. Milage is poor, like 1/4 tank for a flat 30 mile drive. Has new plug wires, not sure about plugs. Think air filter was replaced, not sure. New tires (...

Overheating In Cold Weather?

Help! The car runs fine in town. When I go up skiing and return home I have problems. The car heats up normally for the first mile or two. Then when I start heading downhill (2000 ft), the heating ...

REVING

i have a uk spec scooby turbo , the other day when it boosted and got to 4500 rpm the engine cut out it done this a few times but now it seems ok. mind u it was snowing and thinking some damp got into...

Heat Directed Only Onto Floor

When you select the floor option for heat - only a minute amount of heat comes onto the floor. Instead heat is directed to the windshield. My feet are cold! I wear contacts and have always been able...

Windowshield How To Replace Rubber Gasket

Can;t anyone help me to replace the rubber fitting around my front windshield. Can someone tell me where to get the parts I need and how to do it myself. I am sick of going to wind shied places and ha...

About 5000 Miles Since My "brake Job" And The Car Shakes..what Should I Do?...

Can I Put A P185/70 R 14 Studded Snow Tire On A 1999 Outback Without Messin...

Can I put a P185 70 R 14 studded snot tire on a 1999 Subaru Outback wagon?

Electrical

Start car in AM and the clock, odometer and radio are wiped out.