Help

I bought a 2000 Forester S (manual) about a year and half ago. Previous owner took emaculate care of the vehicle. The car now has 33,000 miles and for the past month its been acting up.

1. Gas mileage is way down

2. Acceleration is poor

3. There is a 'coughlike' noise when I shift, particularly in lower gears. I'm not car savvy and the best way I can describe this is that the car literally sounds like it has a cold.

 

I love the ol' Soob and want to keep her running for years to come, any suggestions on what this is and what I need to do to take of this problem?

 

Thanks.

Is it possible your injectors are dirty? I think I know the cough your talking about but my power is still there.

 

It couldn't hurt to run some injector cleaner through the gas tank?

 

Good luck,

Glenn

82 SubaruHummer

01 Forester

catalytic convertors? Cloggy fuel filter?

catalytic convertors? Cloggy fuel filter?

Fuel filter should have been replaced at 30000 miles, so probably not.

Surprised that no engine light was triggered.

How about that 2001 recall on O2 sensor and reprogrammed ECU?

Was it done?

BTW, it sounds like the drivetrain/major emission parts are still covered by warranty.

Wouldn't hurt to take a look at the air filter.

Wouldn't hurt to take a look at the air filter.

Exactly what I was thinking.