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As a summary, i like the vehicle, but the fuel economy is crap. Because someone will suggest it, no, i am in no way willing to install an ej22. Page 3 2004 forester service manual quick reference index general information section foreword how to use this manual specification precaution this service manual has been prepared to provide subaru service personnel note with the necessary information and data for the correct maintenance and repair of subaru vehicles. I wanted a better look at the tires on the 2009 model and leaned on the fender, above the front tire, to get a better look and it almost dented it was so easy to push in. Enter current mileage for most accurate info about this vehicle.
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I was hoping that since both models have the same engine, it would be the relatively easiest way to have a manual transmission in the new turbo forester. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Jan 03, 2008 the all new subaru forester was launched recently in japan, in its third generation since it was first launched in 1997. This bearing is manufactured from high quality steel and constructed utilizing stateoftheart computer controlled heat treatment. Swap sti into forester long story short, my girlfriend just bought a 2002 forester with 160k on it from my family for a pretty good deal as a second car.
You have a choice of any wrx 5mt6 speeds obviously swap in too, but i will not cover that 0205 5mt. Subaru forester manual if you want to view or purchase the genuine subaru luggage compartment cover click this link. So he purchased a 2015 wrx sti and swapped the front and rear. View and download subaru forester manuals for free. Car complaints, car problems and defect information.
Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for subaru forester models. The bellhousing and input shaft were changed for the subaru ej engine, the first. Subaru thought it was either the valve issue or short block problem. This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission. The 2009 forester xt, in contrast, is offered with an automatic only, and its a fourspeed at that. Eventually, the forester was redesigned, and todays xt model while still cool and turbocharged somehow makes more power 250 hp and offers worse acceleration 6. She has a 2011 sti engine and manual transmission with 20k on it in her parents garage that her ex left and said she could keep with a bunch of other parts. Building your own subaru forester sti modified magazine.
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