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  1. Transmission and Driveline
    Have only owned this car for 2 months now and attempted to do my first oil change on it but when I got underneath it I noticed a leak coming from what I thought was the front diff but after some researching online I'm thinking it may be the cvt but not 100% sure which is why I'm here lol I'm...
  2. Parts For Sale or Trade
    FS: Tomioka Racing 18g with less than 500 miles of use. Complety clean and ready for tune and use. New drain line and supporting mounting hardware may be needed. Bolts to SH Forester XT stock location/position. Link to turbo at Edo performance.com...
  3. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey guys! I am new to the forum but I just bought a MY04 xt and I was changing the headlights and when I turned the car back on, the Cruise control light was flashing and the CEL had turned on. Haven't had the code read yet, engine runs and drives smooth. is there anything I should be concerned...
  4. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Help! Currently pulled over on the side of the road with my 2010 Subaru Forester XT in limp mode throwing 2 codes P0101 + P0172 Mass air flow sensor has a range/performance problem and Fuel trim malfunction (a/f system too rich) Sunday I swapped my OEM downpipe back on so I could smog my car...
  5. General Forum
    Hey, I just got my 2005 Forester 2.0 XT automatic. (i wanted the manual but not that many in Norway) I wanna make some mods/upgrade on it, and want to know what you guys recommend and if there are any must upgrades? I was planning to get some coilovers, but not to lower it. Any tips? -OllizzHD
  6. Transmission and Driveline
    Hi guys, I am super new here so I don’t know if this has come up before Long story short I had my car tuned a few months ago and now it vibrates as soon as boost hits. I know it is a CVT and they get pretty weak if running more than factory power But the thing is I had coilovers installed a...
  7. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
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  8. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    Hello all! New to this thread and just purchased a 14 FXT. I'm wondering if anyone has fit the 5x114.3 18' SPORT wheels with the 255 kO2's on an XT? With the 5x100 - 5x114.3 wheel adaptor or is this something that just doesn't work 🤷‍♂️
  9. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey guys. i have a 2004 forester xt. every time i lightly drive it and come to a stop there is a transparent white smoke coming from the passenger side of my hood scoop. i open the hood and it looks like it’s coming from the turbo. i checked it out and didn’t see any apparent leaks or cracked...
  10. Members' Journals
    I purchased my Forester in Aug of 2019. This was my second car purchase (my other car is a 2014 Crosstrek). I was so excited to find an XT in my price range and without a ton of miles, that I didn't take the proper steps to make sure I wasn't getting screwed by the dealer : ( Luckily when I...
  11. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I have an 02 jdm forester xt, it’s the 2.0L ej205 and AT. I’m just wondering what oil I should use for my front and rear diffs, and how much. Recently replaced my front cv axle. If you have an idea let me know thanks.
  12. FA20DIT - 2.0L Direct-Injection/Turbo (2014-2018)
    Hey guys I'm really new to the car community and I am trying to attempt to buy a new cold air intake for my forester. I have not really seen anybody talk about which intake is the best "bang for your buck" or which is going to give your car the best performance gains. Does anybody have any...
  13. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    I own a 2004 Forester XT MT. I've recently picked up a set of 2013 Wrx wheels, 17x8 +53mm offset. The stock wheels on my forester are 16x6.5 +48mm offset with 215/60 R16 tires. I only know of two ways to allow the wheels to fit without issues. 5mm spacers and longer lug studs, but I've known...
  14. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hey all, I’ve got an 02 forester XT, JDM, with the 4eat auto transmission. It’s got about 90k miles on it. whenever the car is cold (has sat for more than a few hours) I can barely accelerate, its like I’ve got next to no power. I can put my foot to the floor and I’m barely moving. As soon as...
  15. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    HELP! The only way I can describe the issue I’m having is a veryyyy low intermittent thudding/shaking or gargling sound that only really occurs when I’m at a stop sign on a uphill slant. I have NO idea what it could be. It’s a separate sound from the engine rpms so I doubt it’s any sort of...
  16. EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged
    Hi all, I'm new to this forum and I'm really enjoying the wealth of information that's on offer. I'm very hopefully soon to be the proud owner of a JDM 2002 2.0L XT, RH drive manual 5 speed. I'm already thinking of mods (yes, I'm running before I can walk!) I've got my eye on some WRX 5 spoke...
  17. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    SH forester XT gang I need some exhaust help! I have been looking for months at all the different options for my cars exhaust. I’m new to doing mods and this will be my first exhaust so I want to make the best decision I possibly can. My goals are basically unlocking that subi rumble, and also...
  18. New Member Introductions
    Hello, I wanted to introduce the newest edition to our family - a ‘14 turbo Forester. This is our first Subaru, but I’m not a stranger to used vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, etc. I think that this Forester has every possible option checked on the factory build sheet (which I found in the glovebox). So...
  19. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey all, I saw this video on parallel fuel rails and how they can prolong engine life, seems pretty cool to me, but is it possible on a 2010 Forester XT EJ 255? I know a lot of WRX 08 parts are compatible but couldn’t find anything Forester specific that people have done. Have any of you XT guys...
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