When did my 1998 Subaru Forester start overheating?
I have a 1998 Forester with 143,000 miles on it. I have had it since it was new, so I know the mileage is correct. I have hardly ever had any trouble with it. Nearly a year ago it started overheating occasionally. It began overheating more frequently and I finally took it to a mechanic.
What’s the worst problem with a Subaru Forester?
Worst Subaru Forester Problems The top three Subaru Forester problems range from the model years 2011 to 2014. The third worst Forester issue is the broken coil springs in the 2014 Forester, with the average cost to fix coming out to $1,000.
How much does it cost to repair a Subaru Forester?
The typical repair cost comes in at around $1,800 to replace the head gasket at nearly 78,000 miles to fix the head gasket failure. For the 2009 Forester, the top Subaru Forester problems include the engine, interior accessories, and the AC and heater system.
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.
What’s the difference between a Subaru Forester and Impreza?
The Subaru Forester rolled into showrooms for the 1998 model year. Although it shared many similarities with the Impreza, there were key differences between the two. Of course, the Forester was taller and came equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). However, what made the Forester so attractive was that it had the best of both the SUV and car worlds.
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.
How do you replace a Subaru heater core?
Maybe even run some CLR through it. Buy a few feet of 5/8 heater core hose and hook one pipe to your hose and on the other pipe hook a tube to it and let drain under the car. After it’s clean, hook everything back up and refill your cooling system.
What should the temp be on a Subaru heater?
With the temp set at 85 and the fan on 1, it has heat.but the higher you go with the fan the colder the air gets to the point of it barely being luke warm when set at 4. The mechanic blew air through it with no debris or blockage coming out the other end.