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Front Headrests

Thinking of buying a subaru but the headrests give me a migrane even in the most upright position. Is there a way to turn it around?

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BSD/RCTA OFF Switch

When you press BSD/RCTA OFF switch, does it actually turns off the radar modules (eg turns off the power supply for the modules) or are they still active, and just BSD/RCTA reporting is disabled?

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Subaru Timing Chain

I've always heard that it is recommended that you change time timming belt on Subaru at 100,000. Ordered all the parts and it a chain not a belt. Question is do you still have to change it if its ...

Subaru Forester Engine Swap

I was just wondering if anyone has seen or done an engine swap on a 2004 Subaru Forester XT. I am looking at putting in a 2014 fg xr6 t motor. It comes with the ecu, wiring loom, tuned ZF and a tran...

Can I Put A Wrx Engine In My Impreza Rs?

Hey guys so I have an 2.0L Subaru Impreza Rs and was wondering if I can put a 2005 turbo WRX engine in it ? If so what would I need ?

Beeping

While driving a “beep” sounds every couple minutes. No indicator lights are on. Car running fine, just annoy8ng beep.

Clock

I have a 1993 Subaru Legacy and I set the clock to the correct time. As long as the car is running or the key is in the ignition the clock stays set. If I turn off the engine and remove the key the...

MPG Figures Keep Changing From 12.5 To 99.9

I have 2014 Subaru Legacy. I noticed that the MPG number started changing by itself. For example it will be 23.5 one minute and next minute will be 99.9. Please advise. Thanks

Slow Speed Knocking Sound

2017 WRX UNDER 6000 MILES making a knocking sound when in first gear goes away as speed increases. WHY?

Dash Lights

On my 2014 Subaru Forester, I have a few dash lights on and flashing. They are the following: 1) Check Engine: Emission control system needs to be checked,. 2) Vehicle Dynamics Control system needs ...

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2006 Subaru Legacy Wagon Power Steering Issue

I recently started to notice a bit of a whine coming from what I thought was my power steering. This was confirmed over this past weekend when I came home and noticed was leaking some fluid. Upon ...

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback

Every once in awhile my Subaru will stall after breaking and then the check engine light will come and stay on. Do you have any remedies for that?

Tires

Subaru recommends H rated tires. Would it hurt the drive train to run T rated tires? They usually have a longer warranty. For that matter, would it hurt the car to run V rated tires? I understan...

Where Is The Button To Open Hood On A 2010 Forester

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WIRING

WONT FIRE

Did I Get A Lemon?

I now have 78k and this is the third time the oil light has come on. This past Spring (2018) The Subaru dealer replaced my transmission (no cost to me). Today I started the 1200 mile oil consumpt...

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My Car Is Heating Up

Hi I have a 2006 subaru liberty 3.0r b spec I have changed the radiator and thermostat but it still manages to heat up When I'm driving it is fine but when I stop for about 5 to 10 minutes it sta...

2011 Outback 2.5 Warped Heads

2011 Outback 2.5 165,000 overheated on long trip in MT. Towed into dealer who after two days could not find any problem. Dealer reported radiator and head gasket/engine were fine. Dealer did fin...

Timing Belt Of 2008 Subaru Outback With 56,000 Miles On It

Hi, a Subaru dealer is recommending that I replace the timing belt of my 2008 Subaru Outback with 56,000 miles on it. It seems early to me. What do you think?

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