Hey first post on here! Sorry it has to be about an issue with my car but here's what's up.
Recently purchased 2.5L 1999 Subaru Forester L with about 195000 from private party. Anyway, engine sounds good and things such as timing belt, spark plugs, and ignition coil have been replaced. However we did noticed oil leak after looking under the car. Check engine and tranny oil, both looked fine and were at proper levels. Noticed coolant level was very low and replenished before driving. CEL and airbag lights were on. Took to Autozone for inspection and came up with a knock sensor code. (May explain hesitation for accelerating at higher speeds) Not concerned about airbag light since carfax has no airbag deployment reported and I've heard it's common for cars near 200k. So went ahead and purchased car.
Driving from Denver up to Vail with no problems, temperature gauge stayed below half way all throughout 2 hour drive. Get home late and notice burning smell. Next day take car out for gas and noticed thin white smoke coming from under the hood after parking, again with that burning smell. I understand HG are definitely a possibility, but I want to hear what you guys have to say first.
Not sure if this helps but mpg was terrible going through mountains, went about 3/4 tank to almost empty! I had a 3.2L Cadillac CTS that averaged 25+ when I did that same route.
Long post, but would greatly appreciate hearing something back!
Recently purchased 2.5L 1999 Subaru Forester L with about 195000 from private party. Anyway, engine sounds good and things such as timing belt, spark plugs, and ignition coil have been replaced. However we did noticed oil leak after looking under the car. Check engine and tranny oil, both looked fine and were at proper levels. Noticed coolant level was very low and replenished before driving. CEL and airbag lights were on. Took to Autozone for inspection and came up with a knock sensor code. (May explain hesitation for accelerating at higher speeds) Not concerned about airbag light since carfax has no airbag deployment reported and I've heard it's common for cars near 200k. So went ahead and purchased car.
Driving from Denver up to Vail with no problems, temperature gauge stayed below half way all throughout 2 hour drive. Get home late and notice burning smell. Next day take car out for gas and noticed thin white smoke coming from under the hood after parking, again with that burning smell. I understand HG are definitely a possibility, but I want to hear what you guys have to say first.
Not sure if this helps but mpg was terrible going through mountains, went about 3/4 tank to almost empty! I had a 3.2L Cadillac CTS that averaged 25+ when I did that same route.
Long post, but would greatly appreciate hearing something back!
