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  1. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello all, I tried scouring the forum for someone that has had the same issue as I am, but haven't had any luck finding anything similar. So here it goes... General Info: Year: 2015 Model: 2.5L Forester Limited Trans: CVT Mileage: 120K Backstory: I pulled the engine on the car to reseal the...
  2. Lighting and Electrical
    Hi there, I've been googling around and trying to figure out how to fix this problem myself - but I'm seeking advice here first. Problem: a few days ago I went driving at night with my Subaru Forester (2004) and realised my normal headlights (low beam) don't work but my high beams and fog...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hey Y'all I am proud to have made it to this family . I have owned my white Subaru forester 2006 NonTurbo since 2020. The Forester is ready for adventure at a moment's notice. I have crossed all the nature beautiful scenes of Uganda with her and comes with standard all-wheel drive and a raised...
  4. Forester Shopping
    Hi everyone, I'm currently in the market for a used car, and I've come across a 2018 Subaru Forester with a salvage title for sale. The car has a 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine and is being sold for $15,750. While the price seems reasonable, I'm hesitant to make a purchase because of the salvage...
  5. Eastern Forum
    Hit and Run! South Locust and Florida at 4 am Sunday morning. Looking for a 2009-2013 Silver Subaru Forester with front-end damage including a broken Broncos license plate bracket on the front. This car hit our PT Cruiser which was parked on the street. Please contact us with any information...
  6. Brakes
    A quick guide I made to do a pad and rotor replacement on my 2012 Forester
  7. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hi, i have a 1998 Forester and I'm looking for a full cover for it for this winter. I live in Brooklyn so it's not a mad winter but bound to snow so I'd like to have a full cover ready to go. I had a look online and I just get lost in a bunch of stuff that won't fit and looks rubbish. So I...
  8. Glass: Windows, Mirrors and Moon roofs
    I have a used 2010 Silver 2.5X Limited Sport Subaru Forester that I now own, and the rearview mirror is totally dark, and the compass barely shows. Where can I get a replacement mirror for it, and secondly, how easy would it be to install myself? The mirror, for reference, is the one with the...
  9. Utility and Protection
    Hi there! I'm super new to all this , this is my first "big" car - an 07 forester I'm looking for a bar to add a little protection. Currently I have found an 04 type 8 , will this fit my 07? :) I don't want to spend the money if it won't fit! Thank you!
  10. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I bought a 98 forester about a month ago and it wouldn’t start or drive, i did some work to it and it’s slowly getting better but when it starts and i put it in drive, it just sits there and won’t accelerate unless i rev between 2500 and 3000 RPM. anyone know any fixes? i’ve replaced all spark...
  11. Interior and Electronics
    Hi everyone, Does anyone here have experience in replacing the rear seat belts (sides) of a Subaru Forester 2016? It would be great to receive tips on where to unclip the panels. Thanks,
  12. Canada
    Hi, I have a 2011 Subaru Forester and every couple of weeks I see an oil drop on my driveway. Canadian tire asked me to go to the dealer because I have a seal / gasket that needs replacement. I don't know what is it.. the valve or the head gasket so my question is... Have any of you have this...
  13. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hey all, I live in Washington State and I'm looking for a Hatch for my '02 Subaru Forester S. Don't have a lot of money but really need one. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.
  14. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    My Subaru Forester xt has been having overheating problems she was working fine When I got her probably drove her 100 miles after getting her took her out one day and the radiator over fill spilled out all over the engine was tryna figure out why after watching lots of videos I thought maybe it...
  15. Motor Conversions
    Hi all! I am most likely going to have to replace my trans and engine and so I started look at longblock and transmission packages. I found some for a good price but I was mainly wondering the fitment into my 2010 Forester XT. It says it’s a imported ej255 from japan that comes with an auto...
  16. Lighting and Electrical
    so for some weird reason my 2005 Subaru Forester XS driver side fog light stopped working, ok, no problem I went and got another bulb from my parts subie I got in the drive way. Then I installed it And still no light. I thought maybe that bulb was burnt out as well so I went and bought a new...
  17. Wheels and Tires / Tyres
    Hi all, I just bought a 2001 Subaru Forester S (yay!) and am looking for studless winter tires. The stock tires are 215/60R/16, but there’s a good deal on a set of 215/65R/16 tires (on rims). Has anyone made this switch and know if these will these fit an ‘01 Forester/will there be any negative...
  18. Australia / New Zealand
    Hi all and thanks for having me. I have recently purchased a 2010 S model with a lot of extras. It seems that the previous owner spent a lot of money on engine upgrades but then skimped on the Audio side of things. In short it had a very cheap aftermarket head unit and whoever installed it...
  19. Interior and Electronics
    I've decided to swap in a 2017 Limited instrument cluster into my 2015 Premium and after hours of research and testing, I have succeeded in doing it without dealer assistance. I'll go over everything I figured out along the way and describe it with as much detail as possible. The cluster has...
  20. HVAC - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    Hey guys. Made an account finally after using this website multiple times to fix stuff on my wife’s 2007 N/A Forester (manufacturer date 03/07 if that matters ) I found an awesome DIY thread on removing the AC clutch and adjusting the clearance, but it seems like everyone is re using the...
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