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  1. Cooling Systems
    Help? This fitting is obviously leaking coolant over the top of the engine block, but I've had a difference of opinion by the two mechanics that have seen it. One of them says coolant goes through both of those hoses and one says that the big hose is coolant but the small hose is engine oil...
  2. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello! I’m new here and for reference know NOTHING about cars. I have a 2009 Subaru Forester that has been giving me a lot of trouble. I thought it was the battery so I just got it replaced yesterday but my problems have not stopped. After driving for a few minutes, my radio cut out, all the...
  3. Transmission and Driveline
    Hi all, really looking for help here. My XT has 400k kms on it and gearbox has gone. Being quoted 1500€ to repair or 1000€ for seconhand box with guarantee. No brainer BUUUT can anyone tell me if a 6 speed STI box is a straight replacement?? Once in a lifetime call and if I'm not quick I may...
  4. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    HELP LOL.. Auto 4spd stock standard Ej205, i recently changed the valve cover gasket on the R/H(Drivers side here in NZ) brand new spark plugs - bosch pr5dpp222 4x(as i done L/H side with no problem) I also cleaned PCV valve under throttle body into intake. And put everything back together...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I just purchased this Subaru and have not been able to get it going since I got it home, My key has no fob or buttons and the security system goes off when I open the door. the 3rd fuse from the top came out and I put it back in and the battery was replaced recently. Im not entirely sure what I...
  6. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    :eek: This car has been doing this since the day I got it. Did dealership which I brought it back about 4 or fivetimes told me every time that it was the heat shield? They seemed quite annoyed the last time I went there but insistent that it is not the heat shield. Please somebody...
  7. Transmission and Driveline
    I was going to replace the fluid in my Forester 06 automatic transmission. When I stopped by the local dealer, they sold me SUBARU ATF-HP part number SOA427V1500. They told me that it replaces the old one SOA868V9241, which I was using previously. Is this true? Now I am afraid to mix this new...
  8. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hey all! I've had this ongoing problem for a few months now. I've taken it to a windshield specialist and an auto shop, no one seems to have a solution. My Subaru Forester 2009 (NO SUNROOF) is soaked after every rain storm seems like the water comes up through the middle of the floor and...
  9. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Car won't engage cooling fans at low or hi on their own . Need A SOLUTION ,car is running hot without ac or defrost on causing preignition or pinging . There is a weird buzzing sound above cooling temp sensor . I unplugged it and put a switch in its place , when I did that the fans kicked on! On...
  10. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    So a few weeks ago, I was driving home on the highway with the cruise control set around 80, however while going uphill it down shifted, shifting into passing gear, and everything fell apart from there. Check engine light came on, cruise control disabled, you name it. When I got home, I used an...
  11. Driver-Assist Technology and EyeSight
    Hello all, I have a 2023 Forester Wilderness - Canada. When I am not using the cruise control, will the forward collision warning work and stop the vehicle? I tried driving close to the parking door, a car in front of a traffic stop, hoping the vehicle would indicate an obstacle/car detected...
  12. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    I’ve been working on a 2016 Suburu Forester. The customer complained about the Tire Light being illuminated on the dash. First I checked to see if the tire pressures were in the correct thresholds. I properly inflated the tires to the correct psi according to the car door. The tires have the...
  13. Engine and Exhaust
    So I was replacing a clamp on my one hose that goes from the turbo pressure of the turbo and the hose that connects to two other hoses that go to the waste gate controller and waste gate valve are all connected by a T. As I was putting the Turbo pressure line back onto the T it snapped off into...
  14. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    Hello, I just purchased a 2019 Forester Premium. It’s not lifted at the moment. I’m just looking to be pointed in the right direction, or even given some answers here regarding lifting it and tire size. I know I would like a 1.5inch or 2inch lift but how do I know what the biggest sized tire I...
  15. Lighting and Electrical
    Hey guys New Year. I have a 2016 Subaru forester and was driving Home when the steering wheel moved forward because the telescoping thing was loose somehow . The car turned off and lost power to the dashboard and the radio. The lights still worked and the door locks worked as well along with the...
  16. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hey everyone! I am new here, and kind of new to the subaru life - i am not mechanically inclined so please be easy on me 😅 I bought my first Subaru, a 2014 Forester 2.5i premium three years ago with 100k miles on it. Nothing was wrong with the car and she ran and drove great. My mom ended up...
  17. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hey All, I need to start a 2014 Forester that hasn't started for 3-4 years - never had an issues prior - but time has well and truly escaped me embarrassed... So what is the best restart procedure to reduce any possible damage, e.g., should I remove the plugs and pour some oil into the pots...
  18. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    So I’m new to Subaru and just bought a used 2019 sport with about 43,000 miles. Loved the look and how smooth the ride was on the test drive. It’s about my 3rd day of owning the vehicle and I’ve noticed a rattling/bogging noise that usually happens driving between 40 and 55 miles per hour. Any...
  19. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Strangest thing. Husband replaced brakes months ago.. no problems. Axles need replacement as well as an odd clutch issue. Car was running ok with exception of feeling like clutch pedal sticking about 1/2 way. Stopped at store and car wouldn’t go anywhere. Went back next day for car and it...
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