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--'rocco
RR
You can get a filter and a crush washer for about $5 at your local dealer (or www.subaruparts.com).
-juice
Part # 15208AA060 Oil Filter Leg/impre $4.31
Part # 11126AA000 Gasket $0.31
bit
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=70525&referrerid=0
Just more confirming evidence. Woo-hoo!
Ken
Is that Oil Filter/Gasket part number(s) the same for a 2000 OB H4 as well as a 2002 Forester H4?
(We're thinking about buying a 2002 Forester.)
Thanks!
RR
bit
I'll go on a limb and say the part number is the same. They both have the 2.5l Phase II engine. If I'm wrong, I'll go buy a box of washers and mail them to you.
I wouldn't make that bet with the 2.0l turbo or the H6 engine, but even those might be the same.
-juice
Don't make the decision now. Wait until the end of your factory warranty -- I think you may have a better idea if you need an extended warranty then.
Ken
...at 6-7pm Pacific/9-10 pm Eastern. Hope to see you there!
http://www.edmunds.com/chat/subaruchat.html
First they charge an arm & leg to replace the ignition switch and then still manage to screw up the locking mechanism? If they don't fix the lock problem for free I'd call 1-800-Subaru3 pronto! Is there another Subaru dealer that you could go to?
-Frank P.
Believe me they are going to fix these problems or heads are going to roll. I tried replacing the battery in the remote this morning since it had the original battery in there but that did not do the trick. So I will be at the dealership on Monday morning bright and early demanding that this get resolved FAST. Unfortunately Fitzgerald is the nearest Subaru dealer to my home. One way or another this will get fixed!
Check your owner's manual, I seem to recall some procedure for resetting the keyless entry system in there. Your Subaru service department should have taken care of this problem from the start, but it may be a simple fix you could do yourself. I'll wager the problem is *not* dead batteries in your transmitter.
Good luck and I hope you get results,
Steve
Good luck and I hope this fixes your problem!
Steve
ellen
bit
-Frank P.
First, my wife is the reason we didn't put the subaru on the list earlier because "I am not owning a wagon". I made her drive the legacy wich is what I was Thinking of and she almost cried... But I loved it. She reluctantly agreed to just look at the forester with me in the show room before we left. THank god! " I can deal with this". We orig, wanted the liberty but for people who just want the four wheel drive, in retro-spect this is a no brainer. Better all around. As long as I agree that "this isn't a wagon"
I am on a list for the first blue forester L in the lot. I can't wait for it to snow.
thanks for postings and all the advice, town hall is a god send.
david
Yah, I went through a lot of what you went through and am waiting for a Forester too *thumbs up* I also agree that it's a good value for the money. Let's hope that it won't disappoint us!
btw, it actually snows in Alabama? lol
Congratulations! --'rocco
although I still have the jeep in the back of my mind, I am never going off road in a 20+K vehicle. I am glad that I waited and did the pain staking research and went to all the dealers to drive so many cars. some cars I even drove more than once or twice.
david
Enjoy you blue Forester and welcome to the club! Come join us in the Subaru Crew topics (link is at the top of the page).
-Brian
I've posted on another board that I wouldn't be participating on the Subaru forums anymore because the "old timers/regulars" seldom address my posts directly. But this is so addicting talking about new cars, lol! Maybe I can at least keep a dialog going with other "newbies."
Again, congrat's, David and let me know how your situation progresses!
--'rocco
And yes, we are in a very simmilar situation, I was just at the dealer and they say maybe thurs-friday type of delivery.
It is funny how the same people you see with the posts dating back to this time last year talking. it is like they live in the same area and hang out or something. They do talk about the things that made me a believer in the sube.
THis is very addicting, I find my self checking the new posts every time i go online.
Later
david
I hope rocco and the rest of you waiting get it soon.
later david
Don't worry, we've all been through it. I'm mostly cured now after 10 months and 14k miles. One of my last major symptoms: Getting to work way to early as I can't wait to drive the Sube.
Welcome [to the support group...hehe].
-Tony
Congratulations and let me know your first impressions ...and guys like Tony are way too in love with their cars! *winks* ...glad I don't show those signs of Subaru addiction, lol! :-P
--'rocco
You can look forward to some light off roading. I've been on the beach and around an orchard, and it was a hoot. Even took kids around for joy rides - they liked it the most.
Oh boy, you know we're in trouble when we're talking about snow in July!
-juice
Ross
18 months and 24K miles later, I find that I still want to find new places and conditions in which to drive. What's more, I want to find opportunities to learn to drive it better - I'm thinking driving schools or even rallycross.
Yes, it's sick. My wife observes that I "can't buy a car without joining a cult."
Ed
Congratulations David!! Love the blue.
Greg
It is a Canadian model with black mesh grille, mesh wheels, Sport badging, black interior, std. moonroof, std. rear spoiler, auto-dimming compass mirror, etc.
I want this car!!!
thanks again
david
Also, there is a 12month adjustment period, so pay close attention to any minor things that come up. Mine had an alignment issue and a very touchy throttle - a few trips to the dealer cleared that up quickly.
Enjoy...
-Tony
I prefer the Dynastar edition our lucky friends up north had access to. It was a couple hundred bucks (Canadian!) for a whole bunch of sweet features.
-juice
Ken
Ross
Brand new, I would bid for it, but I have a 01 sf, it doesn't fit, or does it?
Some questions:
1. Is there a significant sound upgrade?
2. Does the amp only supply power to the subwoofer, or will the regular speakers be improved (I upgraded them to Infinitys)?
3. Is it an easy installation?
-Steven-
If you are seriously interested, call your dealer and ask them to look up a part number for yours, and see if it matches the old one.
Steven: I don't have it, but I do know the amp powers only the woofer, and the wires are all pre-installed, so it should be just plug-n-play. I doubt you even have to access the back of the stereo, but don't quote me on that one.
-juice
If the subwoofer is unchanged from the 98-00 Forester models (which I think it is):
1. Yes, the subwoofer's added bass is quite noticeable
2. The subwoofer's amp only powers itself
3. Should be plug and play
Ken
Lots of choices out there.
Ken
I have Nitto NT460s, and they are availble in the 215/60R16 size. They are H-rated and carry a UTQG of 460AA, which means 460 tread life (very long), A for wet braking traction, A for heat resistance. Basically, those are solid ratings.
My tires are a touring tire. They are quiet, last long, and handle wet and dry roads well. The achilles' heel is snow traction, which is lousy. If you are in a warm climate, I'd consider them.
-juice
I have a Clarion aftermarket subwoofer in my '01 Forester S. Like the Subaru unit, it is self-powered (100 watts) and fits under the driver's seat. It makes a world of difference in the overall sound of the system. It doesn't shake windows all over my street, but it really sounds great in the car and it doesn't take up any cargo space. I'm not good at playing with car electronics, so I had it installed at a stereo shop in my area. Since you've already upgraded speakers, the subwoofer is a logical step to take your system to the next level. Hope this helps.
Len
-Steven-
I got a Clarion PSW160 amplified subwoofer. It cost me $255 installed. I also got an Eclipse #36401 4 channel amp. It runs the rest of the speakers, excluding the sub, although it has the capability to run a sub also. I had it installed under the front passenger seat. The rest of my system consists of a Pioneer Premier DEHP430 headunit and MB Quart speakers (components in front and coax in the rear). It sounds really nice. Crisp, clean and powerful sound, at any volume. After changing speakers, the subwoofer is the one component that made the greatest difference in the system.
Len
When you say you had the amplified subwoofer mounted under the passenger seat, do you mean attached to the seat itself or on the floor?
-reefaroo