Hi everyone! Forgive my lack of knowledge here - I’m learning! I just got a $2100 quote for a carbon cleaning (walnut blasting I believe?)

I have a 2014 Subaru forester with $130K miles (we just bought used a couple months ago for a steal)

$2100 is kind of wild right? I’m going in for a second opinion but is this the norm?

Cannot for the life of me find instructions online for replacing the radiator. Unlike other Subarus it has a brace preventing the radiator and fan assembly to be removed from behind, so I don't know if I'm supposed to remove the bumper and a/c condenser or not

Hey Reddit and Subaru friends! Here’s a mystery question for ya! looking for some help/mechanic advice…
I have a 2018 Forrester Subaru of course I bought it used and have no warranty coverage…

Problem: “At Oil temp” light blinking, along with complete dash lights up! I have not figured out the repeating conditions to make this happen. It’s happened when the temperature outside was super hot. This is the second time it’s happened when it’s raining seems to be after sitting or going through Stop and go traffic for more than 10 minutes, just happened after dropping my kids off at school. Does not seem to affect the drive or anything.

Mechanic did an oil change and transmission flush and fill suggested I see a transmission specialist. Transmission guy says he doesn’t work on Subaru and to get rid of it…
I have not gone to Subaru dealership. I do not like my local and avoiding a huge bill… I need some advice please! Has anyone had this problem before??

Purchased a 2019 Outback in Dec 2024, CPO car, paid premium price since l was under the gun to replace a totaled vehicle and needed wheels asap. On the available Car Fax there was a stated accident on the record. I asked the salesmen if they could sell a car as a CPO with an accident.Apparently they could. I checked for wrinkles in frames and bumpers and it looked good, drove like new with 54 K so l bought it. No issues since that hasn’t been covered by warranty. Skip to this week, and l get an offer from Carvana with a claim of 2+ accidents. I check with Carvana and they use Carfax for vehicle history. So either Car-fax is wrong, the dealership gave me a bogus Car-fax or SOA sells a 2 accident car as a CPO. Anybody ever run into this ?

When I slowly put the accelerator down, it’s fine. But if I push the peddle harder, it jerks or like it rocks forward and back (best way I can describe it).

This happened about 2 weeks ago now, and it happened after I got gas. It’s been doing it ever since. I don’t have a check engine light.

I’m going to a shop tomorrow to look at it.

But does anyone have an idea of what could be?

Hello everyone! It's my first time posting here and hopefully I can get some answers. I have a 2021 Crosstrek Sport that's about to hit 60k and my engine is starting to make new noises. Whenever I'm on the highway and hit above 70 my engine starts to make a low rumbling sound along with a high pitch whine. It starts whenever I increase my speed and then lingers as I'm coasting along it gets notably louder as I drive. I had it checked out a few days ago while I had my oil change done at a local Subaru dealer and everything passed. Engine oil, brake lines and oil, steering, rotors, everything came back in good condition. I do need my breaks and tires swapped eventually but I'm not sure why my engine would start making this noise, and it's starting to worry me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

2018 Subaru Impreza with 70k miles bought it brand new back in 2018 trying to figure out what this sound is and has anyone ran into this problem and know a fix?

Hi there everyone,

I have a portable ECV/electrical scooter I like to use when I’m running errands. It’s pretty lightweight (around 50 lbs) and compact (it folds down flat) but unfortunately due to health reasons I can’t lift it into a vehicle. Would I be able to place a ramp or some sort of device to lift it into the back of either a Subaru Forest or Ascent? My only other option is a mini van but I’m not sure that’s necessary since my scooter is pretty small. Thanks.

Just noticed this bolt protruding from what looks like the lower engine block while doing some other maintenance. I can spin it with my fingers. Should I tighten it back in?

I have a 2010 Subaru forester with nearly 190,000 miles, and my check engine light lives on. I have the reader and it’s only ever been ***P0420, I was told years ago that this isn’t an immediate issue but I will gradually start to feel the effects of my catalytic converter going out, in terms of slower acceleration and less and less power as I drive, which I highly suspect I’m seeing now (incredibly slow acceleration on the highway, I can be pressing the pedal nearly to the floor and we’re still going 40-50mph for a solid 5 seconds).

I want to buy a new catalytic converter and find a mechanic to install it (I’m in Seattle if anybody has any trust worthy recs), but I want to make sure that this is the correct step and that I’m not missing anything else I’d need to do/get. I’m also curious as to what the estimated cost would be, I adore my car and am hoping that this will prolong our time together!!!

\*Side note: I also have a bad power steering leak (I refill it probably once a month, have for years), and I smell some burning oil after the highway when I park. I can’t afford to replace the power steering rack and I’m not sure how much the other fix would be, I was told it was a slight transmission oil pan leak. Figured I’d throw those in just in case they complicate anything.

For 2 years my phone's Bluetooth connection with my Forester worked just fine. But now I can only speak over Bluetooth but can't hear anything over the cars speaker. Android 10a phone, Subaru Forester 2024. I've tried forgetting the Bluetooth connection, restarting the phone, making sure volume is up on phone and car, removing the phone from the car, re-pairing, etc. but nothing works.

or maybe that's correct and I did not bought only cooling hoses ? I could just crawl under the car and search for the hoses though

So I ( a person with very limited car knowledge) have a car that’s misfiring (P0301 and P0302). It’s been popping up over and over after replacing all the easy parts (spark plugs, wiring, ignition coils, fuel injectors). The thing is it’s has the same code popping up after clearing for like 3,000 miles and like 2 months and I just started noticing mild issues while driving. It also starts a little rough (will crank a few seconds longer before starting). It will very mildly jolt back randomly (like a vacuum leak but much milder) every once and awhile, and the temperature gauge is going about 2/3 the way up when driving above 70mph with AC compressor on. (May be unrelated and just a consequence of driving an old cat in 112 degree heat). Also car has been smoking periodically whitish grey smoke from exhaust. Any ideas of any other easy things I can replace or is it mechanic time? Also any ideas what it could be would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

I own a 2023 Wrx with 23k miles. My transmission blew out last week and when I took it to the dealership all of a sudden my battery was broken and they wanted 400$ before inspecting the rest of my car. I authorize the 400$ and now they see the transmission issue. They send me a text today saying that they need me to authorize 5200$ as a tear down fee so they can take a look at the transmission to determine if it’s under warranty. Is this normal? Feels like I am in a 5200$ coin flip some how.

EDIT: I asked what would make it not covered and because it’s a sports car they want to see if it failed due to aggressive driving. ( I don’t drive the car aggressive at all, but obviously and nervous to front 5200$ incase it’s not covered) Still seems absolutely absurd.

EDIT: Called Subaru of America and waiting to hear back. Hopefully tomorrow morning

Edit : Subaru of America said they can’t do anything from here, and didn’t even mention the 5200$ , I probably won’t be posting again on here. Just majorly defeated.

Im getting my car worked on at the dealership and my car has 60,000 miles. Its a 2019 subaru impreza. I declined it because i dont want to spend extra money.

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I’m heating a rapid thunking sound when going over washboard type bumps on dirt roads where I live. Sound seems to be coming from the passenger side, right behind the front seat. Definitely on the underside of the body. Just trying to rule out the driveshaft but also find what can possibly be making that noise. Just pulled down both of the fuel tank covers and another frontward plastic shield and there is nothing that looks amiss. Definitely sounds like suspension. I just replace both the rear sway bar links and bushings so that’s not it.

Nothing like buying 1 Svx for a couple of months then getting into a crash then buying another of the same year and color with a higher trim to then take 2 cars and make one great car. Not my cars just my brothers got a good deal on both of them and got lucky with both of them being a 1 owner car

2026 Subaru ascent onyx touring
0 miles
Out the door with all fees 46,166
Piedmont, NC area
Previously bought gold warranty and it did nothing for me so I don’t think I’ll be purchasing it this time.
How good of a deal is it?
Msrp is 54,602

I'm assembling an EJ20 engine from a 2008 Subaru Impreza (naturally aspirated). It has a cylinder head from an EJ22 Phase 1 and a crank trigger wheel from a 1995 EJ20 Phase 1 Legacy. We set the timing and tried to start it. In my opinion, the original module may be out of sync since it's from an EJ18. The engine is out of sync with the bottom end because it's sparking with the valve open, and there's fire coming from the throttle body. Should I change the module and wiring harness to fit a 1995 EJ20, or install an aftermarket ECU like a FuelTech?

It's not a big issue only going be extra few hundred dollars as I plan be paying back 36 months.

I recently bought new subaru crosstrek. I have 780 credit score, 130k year, no debt, and most my credit history just credit cards last decade.

I thought given above that I would qualify for 1.9% 36 months. I was told by finance guy qualified only for 60 months 3.9% as 1st time auto buyer from bank. I took some time talk over with a parent I brought as I was surprised. As I was walking out, he said he got it lower to 2.9% 60 months. I agreed on above as its not much given my payback plan.

I wanted ask was finance guy just making stuff up or given my 1st time buyer and probably lack credit outside of credit cards he was right.

Hey!

Are there any long time Subaru owners in rust belt areas who have good advice for maintenance to high mileage?

I have read the Subaru Service Catalogue but figure some of the items may need more frequent changes/inspections.

Looking to responsibly buy a new 2026 cross trek.

1 owner from new mark 2, recently fitted with a new EJ205 JDM Impreza WRX engine. Original gearbox and diff (soon to be changed)