How do you tell if your car is DOHC or SOHC?
Re: how to tell if you have a SOHC or DOHC? Easiest way to tell is by looking at the valve cover, the DOHC is much wider and has a groove in the middle where the plug wires go.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
The first-ever Forester received a 2.5L H4 dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine. However, for the 1999 model year, this DOHC engine was scrapped for a 2.5L H4 single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine. Both engines were problematic and came coupled with a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester?
Common problems on the first-generation Forester were the vehicle not shifting into drive, rear-wheel bearings failing, and the common Subaru problem of a head gasket blowing. Unfortunately, Subaru never fixed the blown head gasket on either of the Forester’s engines.
When did the third generation Subaru Forester come out?
Sporting a more rounded and less boxy design, the third-generation Forester hit showrooms for the 2009 model year. Here is where the Forester shifted from being a wagon to just another small SUV. The Forester grew yet again. Subaru made the Forester 3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider, 4.3 inches taller, and added 3.5 inches to the wheelbase.
What is X Mode on a Subaru Forester?
EyeSight Driver Assist System is Subaru’s suite of driving assists. Also, X mode was added to the Forester for the fourth generation. This is used to keep drivers from getting stuck in inclement weather. However, the most important update is that a continuously variable transmission (CVT) was added to the lineup.
The first-ever Forester received a 2.5L H4 dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine. However, for the 1999 model year, this DOHC engine was scrapped for a 2.5L H4 single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine. Both engines were problematic and came coupled with a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
Can you adjust the exhaust cams on a Subaru?
Other than that it made the job soo much easier, you can make adjustments to the drivers side cams and you don’t have to worry about the cams spinning out of time. Just make sure the bottom exhaust cam adjustment is real tight, mine walked out of time one tooth. Seems to work okay.
Common problems on the first-generation Forester were the vehicle not shifting into drive, rear-wheel bearings failing, and the common Subaru problem of a head gasket blowing. Unfortunately, Subaru never fixed the blown head gasket on either of the Forester’s engines.
Sporting a more rounded and less boxy design, the third-generation Forester hit showrooms for the 2009 model year. Here is where the Forester shifted from being a wagon to just another small SUV. The Forester grew yet again. Subaru made the Forester 3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider, 4.3 inches taller, and added 3.5 inches to the wheelbase.