How to take care of a Subaru Forester?
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare Inspect operation of all lights, wipers, and washers Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
When to schedule a Subaru Forester service appointment?
When your Subaru has reached a mileage interval for which regular service is recommended, schedule a service appointment with our Subaru-trained and certified service team so you can be sure your vehicle is in capable hands. Want to save more on your next Subaru maintenance appointment per the Subaru Forester maintenance schedule?
How often should I Wax my new Subaru Forester?
When you buy a new car, you’re committed to taking care of it. The paint is shiny and you want to keep it that way, so you take it to the car wash weekly and wax it at regular intervals. You’re hyper-vigilant about keeping up with scheduled maintenance or service.
How much does a used Subaru Forester cost?
Monthly Estimate based on a 4.4% rate for 60 months, $12,799 vehicle price, $0 down payment, $0 trade-in, $0 sales tax. The car was decent and priced as promised. The dealer fee was high. I got an ‘oral agreement’ that if anything was wrong with the car they’d fix it, but they refused to put it in writing, which was disappointing.
Where can I find information on my Subaru?
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What’s the problem with the transmission on a Subaru Forester?
S# transmission mode kept engine revs well below torque peak, which made no sense given S# mode is “performance mode”. Transmission pan leaking. Dealer made adjustment under warranty.
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.
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.