Rooster2

Currently have 225 X 55 X 17 on the Forester, which is OEM sizing. Can I go to a tire that would have a taller sidewall? Hoping a taller sidewall with some added flex, will help my SUV ride a little smoother. Any suggestions on a taller tire that will work without rubbing. Thanks! Rooster2

Yep, think I sold a hub tamer to you over 10 years ago. Getting too old to remember if bearing needs pressed in or not. Thanks to all for the advise. Rooster2

99 Outback needs front wheel bearing replaced. Is a press needed to do this job? If so, better to buy hub assembly with bearing installed?

Have a 99 Legacy Outback that needs front wheel bearing replaced. Does new bearing need to be pressed into the hub? If so, then better to buy new hub with bearing installed.Thanks for any help.

Thanks, Amsoil ATF??

If temp is below 40 degrees, tranny shifts with a heavy clunk when changing gears. After a few minutes, the tranny shifts normally. I have changed the ATF, but no improvement. Any recommendations???? Thanks

Discovered the source of the problem. Washer hose was split, so leaking fluid, so not much fluid reached the windshield. Replaced the hose, and all is well.

Tranny shifts hard when cold, when temp is in the 40's or below. It shifts hard with a solid bone shaking thump when going into high gear. Once warmed up a little, shifting is good. I recently changed tranny fluid, and added a bottle of tranny product to treat the seals. None of this has helped. Any recommendations??

Mounted under the hood. There seems to be some sprayer movement. Thinking of taping it up in the most upper position, though don't know it this is going to help.

I have tried the needle inserted inside the sprayer unit to clean it out. Then with needle inserted, I pulled up on the needle to adjust upward the spray, but nothing changed. What am I missing to do???

Have a problem with windshield problem. I have good flow of washer fluid, but squirts at the bottom of the windshield glass. I can't figure out how to adjust, so quirts much higher. Any advise? Thanks

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Can't figure out how to adjust windshield squirter, on 08 Legacy Outback. Please advise. Thanks

Seems like a lot of work following above directions. I was just thinking of lining up car on my driveway, shining headlights on garage door, and screwing an adjustment screw to bring light beam down to be equal with the other beam. Wife had a fender bender which required replacement of left headlight assembly. Don't think the collision repair shop did any alignment what so ever. Thanks for advise heartless.

How is the head light aimed on my 08 Outback? Went to youtube, but no help there. Help much appreciated.

Thanks for the replies.

Is the auto trany filter the same as an oil filter?? If so, what oil filter would fin my Forester??

I have had 98 and 99 Outbacks that used a larger oil filter. Sometime about 15 years ago Subaru went to a smaller oil filter. I realized they were interchangeable, so have begun using the older style larger filter on my newer Subies. I figure that if larger is better, then larger filters better. Has anyone else had this experience of interchangeability?

Thanks for all the reports on head gaskets.

Does 2010 Forester have a reputation of blowing head gaskets?

Thanks for all the info about sensors. Prolly more trouble and cost then it is worth to get sensor(s) replaced. Just better to keep an eye on tires to visually see when a tire looks low on air. Car is going to need new tires in near future, will see what tire store says about the sensors. Thanks to all for your replies.

Just bought an 09 Forester. The tire pressure dash light is on. I pumped up the tires to spec, including the spare, but light fails to go out. How should I proceed to fix?

Thanks idosubaru for advise...............much appreciated Rooster2

Daughter just bought an 09 Forester in good shape. What are problem areas on that year Forester that I should become aware of, or at least keep an eye on?

Agree with others, nothing to be gained by going to a less restrictive muffler, except it will be louder. I found out when I tried a glass pack muffler.