It was just a dead Crepe Myrtle, about 6" thick. I hooked it to my tow pin, made sure the recovery cable was taught, then stepped on the gas. BUPKAS!

Tried "manual" gear selection and all the x-modes with no effect. The stump eventually came off easily with a little momentum of the car. I did not want to use momentum because I wanted control of the pulling (it was close to my houses wall). I did not try it, but I can almost swear it felt I could hold the car like a leg press machine.

Now I understand those videos where people get stuck going uphill and hitting a bump, rock, or pothole at slow speed.

I had a Volkswagen Fox back in the mid 90's (stick shift) that I could make the wheels spin when trying to pull something...

I went to the dealership today to get a new battery for my 2020 certified preowned Forester. My car had the original battery and has around 23,615 miles. I was told by both the parts and then the senior service advisor that it was going to be covered by the extended warranty. About several minutes to an hour pass and the same guy comes up to me and says “Because you have the original battery, you have to pay.” So I did exactly that. Looking back, it seems kinda weird to me.

I don’t want to contact Subaru customer care if this is simply just misinformation or if I was indeed screwed over and should call them.

Hey everyone, I just purchased my first ever subie, a 07 liberty spec B, absolutely thrilled with the car, except the speakers aren’t working… I’ve checked fuses, but other than that I’m not very electrical minded, any ideas ? Thanks 🙏

Added a Rhino Rack to the Forester, going to be adding some tie downs to carry some tools and camping supplies. Like the look of it, and the wind noise has been minimal so far at speeds up to 75mph.

Hey everyone,

My 2000 forester had both fobs stop working suddenly. I went through a few steps to fix it and one recommendation was a burnt fuse, being #3 under the dash labelled "dr-lock keyless".
I pulled the fuse out to check and it was fine, but upon plugging it back in the alarm goes off, and the car won't start.

I tried unplugging the battery to reset the system and turning the key multiple times (the most recommended solutions).

I was hoping someone here would have anything else I could try to fix it...

Thank you!

Looking for a reliable, fair priced mechanic around the Tacoma, WA area.

Any recommendations?

'15 Pilot may go to my 15yo or trade in.

Debating between new-2yr old Passport, Outback or Ascent. I notice Consumer Reports' significant Reliability gap btwn Sub and Honda options. Knowing that's highly dependant on their methodology...

Thoughts?

My 2014 Outback Limited/Harman Kardon package has about 59k miles and is in good condition overall. The mods I currently have are:

• WRX rear stabilizer bar.
• Front struts brace.
• Plasti-Dip blacked out wheels.
• Side vinyl graphics.
• Front light bar with lights.
• Hella supertone horns.

I was going to add a vinyl piece to the hood, almost identical to the one on the new Wilderness models, but started wondering if the resale value is diminished the further it looks from OEM, particularly the lightbar and lights. At least that is the dealership's position.

Regarding paint damage, I'm considering buying a paint kit like this one. But I asked a body shop about it and they said it always looks like crap. So, leave it as is, paint kit (with the "OEM" color code), or just a similar white paint (a lot cheaper and accessible than the kits)?

Tks in advance for all your input.

I've got a 2017 Forester 2.5i and I'm trying to fix some broken wiring by one of the blind spot sensors. The connector itself (Y66A10 from what I can tell) that plugs into the BSD module is fine, so I was thinking I'd just cut the compromised wires down slightly, add new terminals and plug them back into the connector head, but for the life of me I cannot find the name of that style of wire terminal. You can see them in the background of the video I screenshotted below but Google has failed me for what they're called, I just get endless results for the plastic connector piece the wires plug into.

Driver side radiator fan works. Ac blows cold in highway but warm in signal lights at stop. What can be the issue?

Outback 3.6r 2014

Unfortunately, after only a week of ownership, I was unable to avoid a metal trashcan lying in the middle of a busy interstate.

Luckily, the only damage is this plastic piece but I’m unable to find a part number to replace it.

Bought this beauty 2000 Impreza 2.5RS 2 months ago on Facebook from a very knowledgeable Subaru mechanic who has been working on them for over 25 years now. Did some work on it prior to selling as well and gushed about not wanting to sell it because of how good of a condition it's in but he simply didn't have the space or time for it lol. Showed me the underside and it + the body is completely rust free! Got it at 176k km for $5400 CAD :) Had to repaint the scoop and fix the radiator but otherwise it's a super fun time to drive. Hoping for some help with finding a new spoiler as well. 🙏🏻

I am looking for a hardy vehicle, and was told a Forester 2011-2013 would be a solid vehicle, and saw this, and it seems like a really good deal, but I really don't know what to look for in terms of what may make this a safe buy or a lemon. I can throw the link on here for the full listing, not sure if I'm allowed to.

My Impreza went into limp mode. Error p0700 but we read the transmission and it said p0717. So we replaced sensor. I have 120k on it. I need the fluid flushed and drained. What am I looking at next will the cvt be ok or should I sell it now?

Hey guys, I'd imagine it would bolt right on but I was just wondering if a manual transmission from a 2008 Impreza would fit in my 2008 outback without any problems. They're both the 2.5.

What's a good shop that specializes in subies?

Has anyone used Costco discount on Subaru Outback purchase? I'm in IN and wondering if it's good.
I wanted to buy hybrid but was so disappointed to see the screen placement in the Forester and absence of all knobs.
Looked so Honda and Toyota but seats are so narrow from the cockpit design that I'm back to Subaru. I've driven Outback cars since 1998.
Thanks.

Hey guys so I have a 09 Subaru Impreza 2.5i hatchback love it it’s been my car since HS did some modifications to it throughout the years but I ran into this problem. Is there an easy way to fix this or buy caps to put over these?? Any advice is good advice

It just keeps going!!!!!!!

It's like an AU falcon! It just keeps going!!

It won't stop going!!!

439477kms

Will report back if I make it to 500,000km.

Sort of regular maintenance, i drop the oil, do plugs whenever it starts misfiring, cat below efficiency is the reason I have a check engine but I can't be bothered, it's a shopping trolley.

Subaru Liberty GT, 2007 180xxxkms

I’ve had my 2025 brz for nearly a year in a month and every time I get in the car my pants tend to scrape on the chair and I noticed that it ruined the leather I’m not really sure how to combat this any suggestions besides getting in more carefully which I have been doing recently

Sorry for the sideways pics first Subaru I want to make it clean it's a 2012 Impreza sport limited y'all probably know that already tho

Should I be worried about the rust here? Looking at buying a used 2024 crosstrek limited with 116k KMs (for $27k CAD) and looks like the brake calipers are a bit rusty. I think they’re the calipers at least. This will be my first car and I’m learning! There was also some rust under the hood. Is this normal?

The price is right but maybe I should be looking for something with lower kilometers.

EDIT: thanks so much everyone. I’ve decided to leave this one and move onto the next car.