Common problems, need your help!

abacall · 02-21-2008, 02:11 PM

This will contain NO direct links to HOW-TO'S.
I notice so many posts asking the same questions. I thought it would be really beneficial to start a thread that will contain common problems and solutions to the new and old Forester owners. All in one place.
Please post any common problems you noticed, and please include a link to the corresponding thread.

Format:
Suggested Heading
Common problem
Link

Example:
Turbo Questions
What does this acronym mean?
Frequently Used Acronyms and Technical Terms

abacall · 02-21-2008, 02:12 PM

Turbo questions

What does this acronym mean?
Frequently Used Acronyms and Technical Terms

Am I hitting the right target boost?
Normal boost levels on stock FXT

Can I use non-premium fuel in the Turbo?
Forester XT with regular gas - Bad or Good?
Turbo Forester Question

I want to go Faster!!
How to go faster than an STI for cheap!

I want a quiet exhaust
Need to get a quiet exhaust, what are my options???

abacall · 02-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Suspension questions

I want to turn better!
How to turn better than an STI for cheap!

abacall · 02-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Brakes questions

Brake vibration
Wheel vibe from heavy braking?

Are there differences in rotors?
Help me choose rotors

abacall · 02-21-2008, 02:15 PM

abacall · 02-21-2008, 04:06 PM

General ownership questions

General Forester Info
http://www.cars101.com/forester.html

Break-In Procedure
What's a break-in period?
SOFT BREAK IN, Do you agree or disagree?

Synthetic Oil?
Advice from Service Manager: NO SYNTHETIC
Synthetic Oil?
Which oil do you use?

How often do I change the oil?
How Often To Change Oil
Synthetic oil change interval
XT oil change- what kind/how often with limited driving?

Ticking/Tapping noise from engine
Light tapping noise from engine
Ticking/tapping Noise

P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold

Any tranny questions
Manual Transmission FAQ

My Car is Lurching
lurching ride

Check Engine Light and Flashing Cruise light
Solid "Check Engine" light, flashing "Cruise"

Hill Holder?
Hill hold feature?

BlueBrick · 02-22-2008, 01:17 PM

You're slipping

I notice so many posts asking the same questions. I thought it would be really beneficial to start a thread that will contain common problems and solutions to the new and old Forester owners. All in one place.
Please post and common problems you noticed, and please incluse a link to the corresponding thread.

abacall · 02-22-2008, 01:51 PM

I was so scatter-brained trying to get the info together....
Fixored, of course...

pleiad7 · 02-22-2008, 01:57 PM

P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold

02-21-2008, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Common problems, need your help! This will contain NO direct links to HOW-TO'S. I notice so many posts asking the same questions. I thought it would be really beneficial to start a thread that will contain common problems and solutions to the new and old Forester owners. All in one place. Please post any common problems you noticed, and please include a link to the corresponding thread. Format: Suggested Heading Common problem Link Example: Turbo Questions What does this acronym mean? Frequently Used Acronyms and Technical Terms __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 02-22-2008 at 02:01 PM.

02-21-2008, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Turbo questions What does this acronym mean? Frequently Used Acronyms and Technical Terms Am I hitting the right target boost? Normal boost levels on stock FXT Can I use non-premium fuel in the Turbo? Forester XT with regular gas - Bad or Good? Turbo Forester Question I want to go Faster!! How to go faster than an STI for cheap! I want a quiet exhaust Need to get a quiet exhaust, what are my options??? __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 02-22-2008 at 02:05 PM.

02-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Suspension questions I want to turn better! How to turn better than an STI for cheap! __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 02-22-2008 at 02:02 PM.

02-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Brakes questions Brake vibration Wheel vibe from heavy braking? Are there differences in rotors? Help me choose rotors __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 02-25-2008 at 02:15 PM.

02-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Exterior/Interior/Electronics Can't turn off my parking lights! Help, I can't turn off my parking lights - Subaru Forester Owners Forum How do I disable my D.R.L.'s? Non HID Scoobymods has you covered! DRL disable High pitch sound from windshield at speeds Windscreen noise at speed or during strong crosswinds - Subaru Forester Owners Forum What are these green connectors for? Green connectors/test mode Screeching Window Window Vibration/Ear Piercing noise?? - Subaru Forester Owners Forum My Clock is dead! SF Oh no my clock doesn't work - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Overhead Console Clock FIX - ScoobyMods SG 2003 Forester - Clock Repair - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Dim Headlight! What happens when a headlight fuse blows - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Melted Headlight Socket Headlamp Connector Replacement - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Where can I get ACC power? Where to get Power for an accessory - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Weird Cruise Control Actions Cruise control making me nuts - Subaru Forester Owners Forum Can I get an Ipod hardwired? iPod using Aux Input on rear - Subaru Forester Owners Forum __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 09-11-2008 at 11:22 AM.

02-21-2008, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	General ownership questions General Forester Info http://www.cars101.com/forester.html Break-In Procedure What's a break-in period? SOFT BREAK IN, Do you agree or disagree? Synthetic Oil? Advice from Service Manager: NO SYNTHETIC Synthetic Oil? Which oil do you use? How often do I change the oil? How Often To Change Oil Synthetic oil change interval XT oil change- what kind/how often with limited driving? Ticking/Tapping noise from engine Light tapping noise from engine Ticking/tapping Noise P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold Any tranny questions Manual Transmission FAQ My Car is Lurching lurching ride Check Engine Light and Flashing Cruise light Solid "Check Engine" light, flashing "Cruise" Hill Holder? Hill hold feature? __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz? Last edited by abacall : 02-22-2008 at 02:05 PM.

02-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlueBrick Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4th Province from the right, Canada Posts: 598 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You're slipping I notice so many posts asking the same questions. I thought it would be really beneficial to start a thread that will contain common problems and solutions to the new and old Forester owners. All in one place. Please post and common problems you noticed, and please incluse a link to the corresponding thread. __________________ 03 X Pacifica Blue Metallic Smooth Brick.

02-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
abacall Official Site Grammarian Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah '04 XT 5MT Stg. II Posts: 3,112 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I was so scatter-brained trying to get the info together.... Fixored, of course... __________________ Forester: the car that put the BOX in Boxer Want to see my Fozz?

02-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 12,684 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 16 / 100%	P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold P0420 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

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