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  1. Transmission and Driveline
    I took off on a road trip to Montana from Michigan. Before I left I brought it to my local mechanics and they did some mechanical work separate from the engine (ball joints, brakes, etc.) I asked them to drain and replace my trans fluid but on the receipt it says. "Fluid looks ok, levels are...
  2. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I have a standard model 2006 Subaru Forester that has had its fair share of problems due to it's previous owners putting cheap parts in, but at the moment my issue is very confusing, I have a bad power steering pump that makes a lot of noise so it's difficult to decipher any odd engine noises...
  3. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hoping to post here and get some ideas as to what is wrong with my forester. I love the car but we have been chasing a grimlin trying to find what is causing the problems… Sometimes has rough idle, also sometimes doesn’t want to start, when fully pinned the engine jolts and stutters under...
  4. EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged
    Hello. I bought this vehicle new in 2018. Since day 1 there is an intermittent power loss/delay/hesitation for up to 7 seconds. This usually occurs after driving 60 plus mph then merging or cornering or turning 90. If driving aggressively, I put the pedal to the floor, it can take 5-7 seconds to...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hey crew Recent development of an issue in my 97sf5 t/t EJ20 (Japanese import to New Zealand) First appeared as a flat spot in the rev range between 3k and 3.5k, above 3.5k there would be no noticeable loss of power. This is on flat and up hill with WOT. It’s now developed to any part of the...
  6. FA20DIT - 2.0L Direct-Injection/Turbo (2014-2018)
    I have a 2016 FXT approx 66k miles. I have been experiencing random Power Loss/hesitation, and when it happens I have to let go of gas Pedal and re apply gas for it to reengage., it feels like the engine will die. It usually happens at cruising speed 20-30 miles per hour and it intermittently...
  7. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello guys, new member here. I bought a forester 2012 x limited at 138000m. I noticed it lose power after running for a while and it get very slow. For getting the power i have to press gas more than 70% and it shifts the gear to 3rd and get the boost. I found the transmission oil is not in a...
  8. HVAC - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    My 2014 Forester's AC makes a clunking noise when I turn it on and the other day my husband was driving it with the AC on and he said that twice the vehicle hesitated/lost power, I drove it in the morning and it was fine. I purchased a warranty for it when I bought it used. Should I be concerned...
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