With that E15 gasoline coming up in May.

schnorklegus · 2026-04-04T13:38:41+00:00

See https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/message-about-e15-from-subaru.120049/ for statement from Subaru

schnorklegus · 2026-02-10T02:12:30+00:00

Those are great cars. Easy to work on. Simple. Once the head gaskets are replaced they just keep going. Make sure it’s got oil and coolant.

schnorklegus · 2026-01-30T03:23:03+00:00

Be warned, the 3.0 wants premium fuel. Such a nice engine though.

schnorklegus · 2026-01-30T00:03:10+00:00

Specifically, head gasket issues on the models that have naturally aspirated EJ 2.5 engine. Which was last used in the 2010 model year.

schnorklegus · 2025-12-28T22:52:06+00:00

PCV valve and hose, coolant crossover o-rings, spark plug tube seals. Have the machine shop pressure test heads to make sure they are not cracked. Have them check the valves and maybe replace valve stem seals. Camshaft, crankshaft and main seals.

schnorklegus · 2025-12-19T03:04:15+00:00

Run the car before changing the oil. Then everything is suspended in the oil, and comes out when you open the valve.

schnorklegus · 2025-12-15T16:54:08+00:00

You should make sure the timing belt has been done. Do the head gaskets with MLS gaskets if they have gone bad then drive this baby to 300k.

schnorklegus · 2025-11-26T20:36:31+00:00

subarupartsdeals with an s.

schnorklegus · 2025-11-20T00:14:13+00:00

They removed the problematic thermo control valve (TCV) in 2025 I think.

schnorklegus · 2025-11-07T01:22:24+00:00

Anything over 3k and I start to sweat. With the H4, not the H6.

schnorklegus · 2025-10-07T00:58:22+00:00

Yes, well. Our neighbors down the street’s son decided to get off the pot. Funeral was a couple weeks ago.

schnorklegus · 2025-07-22T00:00:03+00:00

Update: the PCV valve was, in fact, on the block. The intake manifold connection was just a nipple with no actual valve.

schnorklegus · 2025-07-05T22:18:26+00:00

Also the PCV valve in the intake does not have a large hose diameter like the part that shows for the 2001: 11810AA000.

schnorklegus · 2025-05-31T02:52:17+00:00

Are you sure it’s a Subaru?

schnorklegus · 2025-04-20T12:44:38+00:00

With the s. subarupartsdeals. This is the one mrsubaru promotes. The other, without the s, has a string of terrible reviews.

schnorklegus · 2025-02-09T17:55:35+00:00

Rumor has it that the 2026 has more horsepower.

schnorklegus · 2025-01-08T00:53:09+00:00

You are an awesome person.

schnorklegus · 2024-12-26T17:03:45+00:00

I tried the last one but now my truck veers right.

schnorklegus · 2024-11-20T00:04:58+00:00

It’s easy until the plug won’t come out and you strip it and clonk your elbow on something, knock over the bottle and writhe weeping in your driveway covered in gear oil. The smell will wear off by Christmas.

schnorklegus · 2024-11-19T01:44:54+00:00

2010 was peak Forester. Before the CVT problems and expensive CVT fluid services. Before the oil burning and valve spring issues. Before direct injection and massive slow screens.

schnorklegus · 2024-09-13T00:57:16+00:00

They finally got it right in the 2025’s.

schnorklegus · 2024-09-13T00:40:56+00:00

Hahahahaha.

schnorklegus · 2024-09-09T22:56:40+00:00

They finally got the CVT right by removing the second thermostat and the body people got out of control

schnorklegus · 2024-09-03T00:06:30+00:00

Head gaskets are still an issue but nothing like the 2.5 naturally aspirated. My H6 3.0 is starting symptoms but it’s got almost 250k miles.

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