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Check the "interior" fuse under the hood. If that doesn't do it, then it's probably the clock. I forget exactly what it entails, but it commonly goes bad and there's a quick fix. Search for it @ http://www.subaruforester.com

Under the hood there's a yellow label on my car, I don't know if it explains much, but it deals with the security system. It's on the upper cross frame that the hood rests on when closed, towards the driver side.

I've heard that you can get MAF trouble if there isn't enough straight pipe before it after the filter? Have you experienced this?

I edited my first post to make it clear. The whitewalls are currently mounted on the tires facing inwards, so you can't see them in any shots. The last picture is what they would look like the other way around, and I'm asking for opinions on how they look both ways.

Which I'm sure you know means Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge , not "Alakan National place to get more gas so we can keep pretending that we'll never run out of gas!"

What's that supposed to mean? My photography student friends liked them. The only thing I think detracts from them are the logos and low resolution setting. I don't like the 2nd and 3rd that much. No tires changed, read carefully.

Thanks. I thought it was something fuel related. Airbag stuff is pretty easy, it usually has precautionary labeling and its related wiring is wrapped in yellow wire loom. Can anybody tell what it says about it in your service manual(s)?

It's under the passenger side of the rear bumper and I'm curious what it is. Thanks. edit: try that, i made it half the size

I took these a couple days ago, thought I'd share. What do you think? I like all the sun, but some people don't. I took 53, these are just some. On another note, I have these tires: I think the pic got cut off, but you should be able to see most of it. These are the insides of them. Should I flip 'em over to these?: <--- this is a picture i found on eBay, not my car

Ya, I think it's pretty valuable. I am planning on adding a notes section sometime, where I can explain that I only got 18 mpg for driving so darn fast!

If one's rear O2 sensor failed the same test, would you replace it? B/c I know the front one is supposed to be more important.

Here's my gas mileage chart as it stands right now. It's easy to do once you have it set up, then it only takes minimal effort to always know your MPG and track changes. Anyone else have something similar?

Thanks! I saw a nice red 2.5GT wagon pass me today, with those BBS look-alike wheels and the hood scoop! It was sweet.

You're the only one that has mentioned this. O2 sensors aren't just throwaway items like air filters. Sure they go bad but you can check. And they don't usually fail gradually. They either work or they don't. But you don't need Palm software, just get a multimeter at Autozone and test the voltage with the parameters frag gave. You could have a shop check it too, it's simple, but they might try to sell you a new one anyway.

What is so special about the 97-99 Legacies? Are those the years they made the special edition ones? B/c I thought 95-99 were the years for that body style. And the Legacy 2.5GT from those years, is that turbo or not?

That's not necessarily true. Factory engineers also have to take into account the sound an intake system will make, emissions restrictions (depending on the market it will be sold in), and mileage numbers that look good on paper. I don't know about the Legacy's intake or how it works, to be honest, but it's not like every car ever made has a great stock intake just because it was designed by engineers. (Hopefully ) I've seen plenty of positive gains Subarus at Nasioc, but mostly for the EJ253. There are other concerns, such as leaning out at high RPMs or having various ECU and MAF issues that can screw with fuel, but there is definitely power to be had from the intake.

Your TB should be completely sealed, and if only a little water got in it would burn off if you were above 3K rpms or so. But that shouldn't happen. There are a couple EJ253 intakes. Cobb, etc. You can do a search in the NA forums over at nasioc, they love buying stuff instead of making their own. My friend and I both have 99s, Forester and OBW. I got us each an intake piece out of a GC8 2.2/1.8 Impreza, which fits right on the TB and bends down toward the fender, but basically deletes the second intake box.

I think Subaru has always progressed in a sensible fashion and they continue to move in a good direction. I like the older cars, you still see them around all the time. In "The Truman Show," the dad of the girlfriend drives a Loyale wagon on the beach. That was unrelated but I just saw it. I've always like Subaru body styles. For being slightly down-market Japanese cars, they are built extremely well and are reliable aside from a few setbacks. Parts are typically Japanese-cheap and they're easy to work on. Subaru has pretty much always gone its own way as far as AWD and strong boxer engines. There's never really been an excessively bulky Subaru and they are fun to drive. It is good that they focus on the global market as well. As someone mentioned earlier, most RHD Subarus can be had with low-range boxes, so there is definetely a demand for the supply. The West coast of the US is a huge chunk of their business, though. A showroom floor salesman once told me while I was waiting for my car in service that in Alaska, 6 out of 10 cars are Subarus. Or something, I forget but it was impressive. Perhaps my favorite thing about Subaru is that it is not a vendor company. They design and use most of their own parts and products. It's true that some of the things like T-belts, driveshaft joints, bulbs and other little things come from other companies, but the drivetrain components are all their own. Subaru there's no such thing as a B-W or Getrag tranny in a Subaru. The 80's european cars that I love so much like Volvo and BMW use many similar parts from larger companies, like MacPherson and Bosch, to name some big ones. Someone mentioned that the new Ford 500 uses a crappy Volvo platform. I will not pretend to know anything about Volvo's AWD system b/c I don't, my focus is on 70's to early 90's Volvos. But the chassis itself that the Volvo S40/V50, Mazda 3, and Ford Focus/other Fords all share was designed by Volvo and is very good. Ford uses a lot of Volvo made and designed compenents and Volvo doesn't get it credit. The new SV Focus will be using Volvo's turbo 5 cylinder engine, which is a good one. To answer the original question, I like new Subarus, and I don't think they've peaked. It is possible that they have leveled off though. They are becoming less of what made them unique earlier on. For example, the new LGT is a great car that appeals to many people and will likely sell well, but has nothing very special to differentiate it as a cult classic rally monster. I also wish Subaru would make more engines other than just the EJ20 and EJ25 variants. A 1.8 liter turbo to compete with lower level cars would be cool, and a Turbo H6 (maybe team up with Porche ) would be sweet.

I've wondering this too. There is one eBayer in particular, I think, who does CDs for lots of cars and has a good feedback rating.

Wow I'm seeing Seafoam threads everywhere! I don't know what it is but it's pretty cool. I did it to my Volvo and i'm going to try it on my 99 EJ253. http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=32217