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2009 Subaru Forester X 4dr Man

2009 Subaru Forester
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All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 4WD Sport Utility
20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Car hesitates between 50 to 60 mph when stepping on the gas to accelerate.
Car hesitates for two to three seconds between 50 to 60 mph when stepping on the gas to accelerate. Also, at stop lights, engine sometimes starts lugging or stumbling, like engine ...
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Asked by J T August 11, 2009, 11:48 am 1 reply
Water piump
Subaru suggests chaing the timing belt at 120,000. Should I also change the water pump?
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my 2009 suburu forester leaks water from the driver side of
my 2009 suburu forester leaks water from the driver side of the door. water is running down the inside of the door on to floor. I have also had this problem with my last 2 suburus ...
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Asked by Sue N May 8, 2009, 10:39 am 1 reply
when i drive my car, there is a loud clicking/clapping
when i drive my car, there is a loud clicking/clapping noise. when i step on the engine, it stops, but when i am off the engine and let the car cruise, the noise is back.
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I just got my oil changed in January but I've already
I just got my oil changed in January but I've already driven 3,000 miles. do i get another oil change now or wait the 3 months? what is the best option for keeping my vehicle saf...
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Asked by Rosena G March 5, 2009, 8:14 pm 1 reply
I have a 2000 Subaru Forester with 59,000 miles on it. Do
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Asked by Michele  January 28, 2009, 11:49 am 1 reply
I'm trying to fix a rattle under the dashboard compartment
I'm trying to fix a rattle under the dashboard compartment lid and I can't get the thing apart. It seems to be linked to the heater vent somehow. How do I do this?
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Asked by Robert K December 25, 2008, 8:46 am 1 reply
Please send step by step on how to replace cigarettes
Please send step by step on how to replace cigarettes lighter socket on 2009 Forester
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Asked by Bernard C January 7, 2009, 11:08 am 0 reply
I really like this car and recently got the 120,000 mile
I really like this car and recently got the 120,000 mile maintenance for it. If I continue to take care of it, how many miles do you think I'll get out of it?
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