brus brother

worth a vacation/drive to California? hang out at the beach until repaired then head on home ;-)

isn't there a federal warranty of some sort on exhaust/emissions parts beyond the 5 year 60K mile warranty?? there may be a recall? check with SOA

05 OB has had the 0420 for the last 60K miles. I changed both O2 sensors and then called it a day. I went through the whole workup with Cardoc and was determined to be a bad cat. Gas mileage is fine. I live in an emissions state. Bought a cheap Autel $20 code reader and I clear the code and allow the systems to reset then scoot over for the emissions test and I'm good for another 2 years. Eastern Catalytics sells some cheap cats. Probably only last a few years as the cost is a function of how much precious metal is in the cat. So, if you need to sell, try this bandage and leave no forwarding address.

Well, thanks to my 08 with TPS I was alerted to the fact that the cold was wreaking havoc on my tire pressure. Checked the 05 (no TPS) and found was also suffering from cold symptoms. If you are prone to forgetfulness or "oldtimers disease" check your tire pressure if you haven't already.

You didn't say whether the recent squeaking is affected by tapping the brakes. Had squeaking from what I thought was the brake pad wear indicators tweeting against the rotor. Turned out that when I went to replace what I thought was worn brake pads, the pads still had plenty of meat on them. The pads had a bunch of rust and crud on the tabs and caused the pads to get hung up. Filed the tabs down so the pads moved freely and noise is gone.

Try a little mom and pop store like Walmart Link Or pretty much any hardware store

still expect external hg leaks as on my 05 outback. Not nasty internal leak mixing oil with coolant, it just seeps oil externally, so do hgs at next tb interval using turbo gaskets as recommended on usmb..

https://www.cars.com/articles/2011-15-subaru-oil-consumption-update-1420683845519/ There is a class action lawsuit and settlement regarding excess oil consumption including extending warranty to 100K miles. Looks like your 2014 Forrester may be included.

did you try switching the pads side to side? if the problem travels with the switch, then the problem is with the pad.

Yup, thanks to board responses in the past, I discovered this short term "fix". Traveled with a 1.5' of copper pipe that would reach down to the starter and a hammer. Wife was at the key as I tapped on the starter. Eventually replaced the starter.

Never got the check engine code on my 08 but, according to the Great Oracle Google, this appears a somewhat common issue from 02 to 2013 Oct 6 Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries said on Thursday it was recalling about 100,000 of its Subaru-branded vehicles in Japan to fix a problem with an air pump switch located in the main fuse box. The recall covers models including the Legacy and Imprezza, along with XC and Forrester crossover SUVs produced in 2006-2013. The Japanese automaker said it was also planning to recall models overseas, but declined to give further details.

Happy endings! And seems your daughter was probably a witness to the transaction and then the extraction from the picture enclosed. All good life lessons.

I think you mean motor oil?? From the Great Oracle Google: Rust is another name for iron oxide, which occurs when iron or an alloy that contains iron, like steel, is exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time. Over time, the oxygen combines with the metal at an atomic level, forming a new compound called anoxide and weakening the bonds of the metal itself. I've seen some pretty old cars with inferior metal sprayed with old motor oil and it seems to inhibit further oxidation. If the air can't reach the metal, no more rust.

Check the above link to Fargo to determine if'n ya need undercoat as well..

Naturally Aspirated

I too am leaning towards a bad alternator. Don't mean to brag but, once again, here... south of the border, Autozone will trot out to your car and check the alternator and battery for free. I hope Montreal has something similar to offer,

Go to your local auto store and have them scan for codes. Here in the US chain stores like Autozone scan as a free service. When a code is thrown, the CEL light will come on and the cruise control will be deactivated (blinking light) Report back with the codes.

check out prices for replacemenmt direct fit cats at Eastern Catalytic Converters at Autoeverything.com

I'm with Fairtax. Heat shields likely culprit. Get underneath and bang away on the exhaust. if it is a heat shield , use large circular pool clamps to tighten at the neck of the shield..

yup that is probably just a link to the picture on his computer. If jonny clicks on it, it just might work, linking to his own file on his own computer. My guess is he needs to upload the file to USMB

from dead stop occasionally I get a clank from the right rear when accelerating. where to look first... yeah I know, the right rear ;-) 2005 OB 165K miles

subarupartsforyou.com part is 14.78 and shipping to Charleston sc 10.52 total $25.30

Try subarupartsforyou.com they are local to me here in CT at Dan Perkins Subaru. I can walk right in and order parts at the shop/internet price. Ask for John or Anthony and mention USMB.

checked again. silicone sprayed all bushings and it still appears to be coming from the top of the rear shock. Is there any easy way to access that mounting area for silicone spraying to at least verify the source. Are there any bushings internal to the shock that could squeak? never did shocks before.

as the title says... is it possible that "internal" bushings are squeaking. I don't have a lift but sprayed the siht out of the area with silicone but no relief. Can I access the top of the shock from inside the Outback? Any suggestions as the squeak is driving my wife (and follows to me) crazy!