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I brought the car to a dealer for an oil change and tire rotation. Prices are decent for these services. I wish dealers wouldn’t be so abusive in their other prices. $153 to replace an air filter when it takes less than 5 minutes and filter cost no more than $40.

I feel for those that do not know better and get taken advantage like this.

2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5L Aspirated H4 SOHC with 268k miles. Engine replaced at 207k miles before i bought the car. I do all service myself on this car. Fuel Pump, Front Brake pads, Alternator and Battery, Engine Oil and Filter all changed in less than a month. Brake and Battery light started to flicker after changing a PCV Valve.

Got battery and alternator checked in 3 stores with battery testers and OBD2 scanner and both check for good voltage but checked for Starter issues (giving 8v instead of 12v). The car has a stubborn start that gets worse as I go through the day. Cold start is great but gets worse over time.

Under low acceleration the lights flicker or stay on. Stoping at a red light - ON/flicker ; Accelerating from that red light - OFF

Sometimes the car runs for an hour before triggering this combination of lights

OBD2 scanner cannot find any codes. Battery is good, terminals are clean. Alternator is good, new.

I am also getting zapped everytime i drive and get out of the car, touching the door zaps me real good. Not a 'oo a zap', its more of a 'Fuck, a zap'

Would a bad starter trigger those lights?

I just picked up this 1981 DL 5 speed today. In total I paid $3,000 cash. It has 109,000 original miles and is a 1 owner car. This is my second ever classic car, and my first ever Subaru. After purchase I drove it 40 minutes home through stop-and-go traffic on the main roads.

Excited to be a part of the community and learn more about these. I went in mostly blind.

Here is the old marketplace listing:

https://www.facebook.com/share/18qk15Ny8i/

I feel so stupid

Hello everyone,

Could you please tell me possible where is the engine oil leak? I was thought it's from valve cover but I am not sure.

Pictures from passenger side , driver side also I have same issue and Dealer quoted me $1100 for valve cover replacement, engine has 190k miles

I really appreciate if somebody help me out

My 2016 Impreza reached its end of the road after 140k miles. Yesterday, we picked up this 2025 new-to-us Crosstrek with 28k miles and 10 year warranty. We’re excited for new road trips and dog park visits (plus the daily commute). Anything I should keep in mind?

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Exactly what it says on the tin, my car isn't starting. The brake, like, rejects my foot when I try to start the car. I've not had any issues with this car before. Attached are photos of the hood (Idk anything about cars so if somehow is wrong I can't tell) and I'll link a video of the problem in the comments. Any help is appreciated

I could buy nice rims from enkei or something but painting these is cheaper by a lot, and I don’t hate the shape on these wheels.

Kinda want to do a two-tone thing using the silver and black sections but I feel like that could look super tacky. Suggestions?

Was unaware that gauge face was removable till this exact moment.