cutoffman

My 06 Forester started today with cruise light flashing when cranked-engine runs fine. No problems when parked last night. Any suggestions? jsa

Thanks for the information. Sorry, I did not realize until later that I had posted in the Older Generation! ammo235

Don't have to worry about passing inspection-not required where I reside. Jim

I have a 1999 Legacy Wagon with 2.2 engine that I purchased a few months back. It has 2 air filters-(California emissions engine) one on the fender wall and one on engine wall. In servicing I noticed that the filter at the engine wall was missing. I am currently getting 31-32 mpg on the road. My question-Do I need to replace both filters or will the one on the fender wall suffice? Thanks ammo235

Thanks guys-especially Nipper, Good information-I found FWD fuse holder, etc.-got everything going okay-AWD works good now. Jim

Where would the fuse holder be on a 99 Legacy? I have checked the fuses in engine compartment and under the dash-No place for FWD fuse located. Thanks

72,000 miles

This will probably sound as a dumb question to some on the board. I have had 4 Subaru's and have been well please with all of them. My question! I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy that I just purchased. The driveway to my home is graveled, 1/2 mile long and real steep. My previous Subaru's would crawl the steepest parts of the driveway in #one or drive. My present one will spin out in #one or drive (especially if just rained) unless I give it a running start. What is the best way to check and see if the awd is working as it should? I don't think so compared to previous vehicles. Thanks

Well-to bring this up to-date-Mechanic tore block down and found a couple of pistons that will have to be replaced along with other problems. He has quoted me a price of $2500.00 complete for labor and parts, etc. to rebuild and machine shop service included. Is this a decent price for Georgia area??

Yep. I did and mechanic did also, operating like they are suppose to.

First time ran hot was out of town. Took it to a local mechanic and thermostat was changed. He even drilled 3 small holes in thermostat plate to make sure it did not overheat and coolant would circulate. Ran fine for 75 miles and then started heating up-drove it home another 100+ miles and temp. gage stayed on 2 marks before H. up and down as long as I was moving. No AC being used. Took it to local mechanic and he diagnosed as blown head gasket-when engine cool and it was cranked you could see white smoke boiling out the exhaust. New thermostat-new head gaskets and a head job. Got it back and started again after about 50 miles-found a hole in radiator neck where top hose hooks on-new OEM radiator at this time-pulled heads had them rechecked under warranty-installed new head gaskets-(stated gasket bad)-new water pump per me at this time. Drove it this time around town for 150 miles or so-no problem. Wife driving it-turns the heat on from AC running and valves start rattling-within a few minutes it starts to run hot. AC will not cool until engine cools down and then will continue to cool if it runs hot. Heat works okay. Mechanic has it now trying to figure the problem. I am assuming he burped it-have not asked him-will when I talk to him again.

I have a 1999 Legacy 2.2 with 72,000 miles that runs hot. Radiator-thermostat-water pump has all been replaced. New head gaskets and the heads have been pulled twice and have been reworked and double checked. After repairs engine ran fine for first 50-100 miles and then started to run hot. Fluid does not circulate through bottom hose when this happens. Temp. gage moves to H mark and moves 2 notches up or down on the open road while driving. It now runs hot by the time thermostat has time to open. My mechanic has tried everything-I am about to give up-over $1800.00 for repairs and still runs hot. Under warranty by mechanic for work he has done. We can find no leaks of any kind. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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