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  1. What's My Foz Worth?
    Hi, groupmind: I'm prepping my daughter's 2003 Forester XS for sale. Online prices are really various. She's got 120,000, new head gaskets, new timing belt, radiator, brakes are OK. I put new tires on and may replace the battery, though the current one checks ok despite 3-years of age. Newer...
  2. Interior and Electronics
    Hey y’all, I am unsure of what is going on with my 2017 Subaru Forrester that I just bought. I’m not familiar with Subarus, but I turned my car on after a day and a half and my radio stayed black and the lights around the headunit are flashing. I have checked and replaced (just in case) the two...
  3. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    My OEM crankshaft pulley separated at the rubber. Where should I get a crankshaft pulley from? Can it be from the WRX? Does it have to be a non turbo engine? What is compatible? Where can I find information about how much of these engines parts are interchangeable? I'm eager to learn, this is my...
  4. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey everyone, facing a bit of a dilemma at the moment. Too my car into the mechanic last Thursday to (hopefully) get an issue with the coolant crossover pipe sorted. It's been slowly leaking on and off and resulted fairly unpleasant cabin fumes. Left it in the shop for the day and picked it up...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I have a 98 Forester with just over 320,000 miles on it, however the engine was replaced at 148k after blown head gaskets. The new engine had 50k on it, and they replaced the head gaskets when installing, so the new engine is now at 222k, while the new head gaskets at 172k. No signs of an issue...
  6. Offroad Fozzies
    Hello all, brand new to the forum as I grew up in a 1998 forester now that I've moved out I figured I'd return to my roots and I've just bought one sitting at 225k miles in good condition, (I assume HGs have been replaced already as there are no signs of issues). I love it stock but I want to...
  7. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I just spent 6500$ on getting the engine resealed and having a new clutch put in and the flywheel resurfaced. The work was done about 3 weeks ago. Now when I'm driving I have smoking coming from the right front wheel well. The engine is not overheating but I do seem to be topping up my coolant...
  8. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I got a 09 Forester and the engine is knocking due to crank bearings being destroyed. My question is should I get an engine for a newer model to put back in and what complications might arise? From what I've read the 09 to 12s are know for engine problems with piston rings and such. So I was...
  9. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I'm a service technician at a local shop, but I have no real education aside from on the job experience, and very little experience with most engine work. I bought my Forester at about 70k and noticed a constant ticking noise from the engine. I discussed it with my boss who seemed to think it...
  10. Offroad Suspension
    Hey all, after some stagnating I'm back to working on my forester, and I'm looking at lifts, and I found these ISC Lift Springs which are tempting, at 1.5 inches front and rear for $300 its a bargain, I was wondering yall think of these. I'm not very familiar with lifting vehicles, I assume...
  11. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello, about a year ago I did a whole spout of rear end work, replaced both rear wheel bearings with new hub and kit from ebay. (This was after 1 side was bad, did both cus shrug ) They seem to have gotten progressively nosier over time. Only about 10k miles out of them. I used this here kit and...
  12. FB25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (2011- 2018)
    Good day all, I've read through some of the old posts and Googled like crazy regarding this error, but unfortunately what I've tried doesn't seem to have fully worked so far. But I have at least made progress before reaching out for help. Vehicle is a 2015 Forester Limited with the standard...
  13. Transmission and Driveline
    Hi, my name is Lucy and i'm new to this forum. I came across this forum as I was looking for advice in regards to my transmission replacement diagnosis. I was told that I had to get a replacement CVT on my 2014 Forester. I have 87,000 miles, yet the dealership said it is not covered by warranty...
  14. Forester Shopping
    Hi there, I'm looking at buying a 04 XS that looks like it is in pretty good shape. But I'm especially wondering about the head gasket. I read in this forum that 04s are not prone to those issues but those posts are 10 years old. 1. Will I probably have to get the HG done soon on an 04 with...
  15. Cooling Systems
    Hey guys, I believe my radiator is leaking out the top (see images attached) and have been wondering about a replacement. Initially replaced upper and lower rad hoses as well as heater core inlet/outlet after the latter split open, and the overflow continues being drawn from. Looking at...
  16. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hi! New here and just got my new 2022 Premium last week. There are a few accessories that it didn't come with that I am looking to order, but I am unsure if they are worth it or if they will be okay to apply myself. Mainly wanting some of these for protection since I have dogs. So please give me...
  17. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    I was doing some car work and other stuff and began noticing spilled coolant on the ground. So took off my plastic cover sprayed everything down with cleaner and found a Subaru Blue coolant drip on the Drivers side bottom of the engine. Would anyone have any idea where it's leaking from? seems...
  18. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    Edit: To preface this I have a 2" lift, so I can fit 235s it's just a matter of wheel size. I am looking at 2 set of tires and wheels, The first being Method 502 VT-Spec 2 , 15" wheels combined with Falken Wildpeak AT3W, In 235/75R-15 XL My other consideration is the same Method 502 VT-Spec 2...
  19. Forester Shopping
    Got what seems like a great offer on a '12 Forester from good people through my network with surprisingly low mileage for its age at 61K miles. The Kelly Blue Book value for this vehicle is $11K, which seems fair to me. The interior and most of the exterior look great, considering it's a...
  20. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Looking to get 2 inch lift on my Subaru forester x premium. Ive found either shock+strut combos, coilovers, or spacer sets to accomplish this. My question is: whats the best way? Im not looking to go off roading or anything in the vehicle currently. Maybe someday when I can afford another...
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