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  1. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    I'm trying to pinpoint where this loud knocking grinding is coming from, the grinding seems to happen when I'm turning. I just got the car so idk the history ( maybe it has or had a on demand 4wd mod that caused the transmission or differential to get damaged? The driveshaft looks pretty new...
  2. Transmission and Driveline
    I have an automatic 2004 forester XT with nearly 140k, transmission has shifted fine since purchased at 90k. The other morning I reversed out of my drive way after coming to operating temp, then when shifted into D nothing happened as if it were in neutral. Same thing for the selectable 3-2-1...
  3. Cooling Systems
    Has anyone installed a Koyo Radiator Forester XT M/T 04-08 (VH13026) along with the auxiliary Mishimoto Transmission Fluid Cooler (MIMMMTC-TF-1575) into a 04 Forester X A/T? Curious to hear what challenges might arise.
  4. Forester Shopping
    Hi, I am looking for advice on a new car. My current situation: I have 2002 Outback with the 5MT. I really like it but it is getting high in mileage and needing much more work. I am looking to replace it with another Subaru with a Manual Transmission because I enjoy it. My partner has 2014...
  5. Transmission and Driveline
    [Solved] I’ve finally decided to come here because I can’t seem to find a clear answer online. For the past 7 months the AT Oil Temp Light has been lighting up and blinking in my ‘00 Forester, but only when I take it on a 1hr+ drive thru mountains and sometimes it goes off randomly in the city...
  6. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    2010 Forester 2.5 normally aspirated (EJ253) 4-speed automatic (4EAT) 80k miles - took out engine to fix a busted head gasket. Found this leak all over the top and side of the transmission - what is going on? It doesn’t appear to be engine oil as the areas in front of that spot look dry. I want...
  7. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello guys, it's finally done. Here is a rapid Mpt to Vtd swap video. I have 03 FXT EUDM. There are no errors or flashlights on the instrument panel after replacing it. I did 1000km in 1 month. Everything is fine. Still no error about VSS and TCU. VTD is great and working as it should...
  8. Transmission and Driveline
    Problem: I have a 2010 (09-13) Forester XP H4 SOHC with 4EAT auto transmission. I have an interesting issue where the vehicle has taken to randomly shuddering between 40-60 mph while driving at a constant speed. This had been going on for about a month when the MIL came on with P0303 misfire in...
  9. Transmission and Driveline
    hallo i searching for solenoids for my forester 2009. my valve control unit is 31705AA630. when i google the parts all i get is 31705AA440 solenoids. can the fit my valve control unit? my forester is 2.0L whit ej20 engine vin is JF1SH5LS59G041071
  10. Transmission and Driveline
    Hey guys, I bought a 2006 Subaru forester manual with 177k miles on it. Clutch and fly wheel was replaced about 4K miles ago by shop but whenever the car sits in my drive way and then I try to take off either backing up or putting it in first, the car seems to be almost “stuck”. It feel like...
  11. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello All, I bought new heads for my Forester and finally got it running. Ran like a champ for 1000 miles and now it would seem I have a tranny issue. I first noticed it when it wouldn't shift into 4 sometimes at highway speeds. I could ease off the pedal and then it would shift to 4th. It was...
  12. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello, I’ve got a 2009 forester with a 5 speed, around 150k miles. Purchased 4 years ago with 125k miles. For the past 5k miles or so, there have been instances where I am unable to downshift from 5th to 4th. It’s as if there’s something blocking me from going into 4th gear. This only happens...
  13. Transmission and Driveline
    Hey all, On the way back from a 4 hour road trip, I started to notice a metal whiring sound coming from the center front of the car. it got louder as the trip went on and by the time I was home it was very loud. The next day I drove the car for 10 minutes to try and diagnose and I could not...
  14. Transmission and Driveline
    Hey everyone, I'm gearing up to do another transmission service on my 2015 Forester with the TR580 Transmission. I originally did a drain & flush at 100,000 miles (without dropping the pan). I used Amsoil's Synthetic CVT Fluid. I'm now at 210,000 miles and thought it would be a good time to...
  15. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I have a 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited with 97,000 miles on it. The engine was replaced with a 2016 Forester 2.5 engine around 82,000 miles and has been running extremely well and I haven't seen any problems up until recently. About 9,000 miles ago I installed a subframe lift (2" front...
  16. Transmission and Driveline
    2015 Forester with 160,000 miles 6-speed manual transmission A year ago, it started making a CV joint-esque noise that has now become a full on car-lurching during sharp turns in each direction. It has been at my mechanic for the last week while he explores what it could be. The latest report...
  17. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hi guys/girls I have been having trouble with my Subaru Forester XT(Manual 5spd) when accelerating Hard. When the rpm needle reaches 4000rpm power drops and the car begins to switch between accelerating and not (it shakes forward and backward almost like the clutch is being disengaged and...
  18. Transmission and Driveline
    our 2020 Forester has developed a clicking sound that sounds like a roulette wheel speeding up and slowing down. It totally disapears when you stop. Our mechanic thinks they have traced it to the transmission. They can hear the noise clearly when they put a stethescope to the tranny. About...
  19. Motor Conversions
    I have an 04 XT that I'm thinking of putting my 05 XT motor in because my 05 got crashed and is too far gone but the motor is in perfect shape had it rebuilt not a year ago barely had 3k miles on it. I was wondering if the 05 motor just drops right into the 04 bay. I've looked and no one has any...
  20. Transmission and Driveline
    I have a 2006 subaru forester XT with an automatic transmission I changed the oil on my car and went to o'reilly autoparts before doing any research on the proper transmission oil to use and just decided to trust them and they gave me Dex/Merc. After putting in in my car the gears now never...
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