Non-Turbo subaru models call for the same replacement filter regardless if
the car was manufactured in Japan (Forester) or USA (outback)  Does anybody
know what model filter is installed in a non-turbo forester from the
factory?  If it the same model as the recommended USA ...

I'm going to be replacing a stereo for a friend for their 1995 Subaru
Legacy, Sedan if that make a differnce, I was wondering if there was any
special tool to get the stereo out or whether i need to take apart the dash
or what.  Any help would be great, thanks.

how does the automatic leveling on the rear-axle "works" of my Forester AWD
1999 ?
Has anyone a drawing or scheme for me? (can't find it at
www.drivesubaru.com)

I bought a used, but in great condition PDE Up-Pipe on ebay a while back for
$50 and am now ready to do the install.  But I have a few questions...
It has an EGT bung in it...
(here's a pic)

When I get the car up to about 60mph on freeway, there is a very noticable
vibration in the stering wheel, and I also think that braking may not be as
'smooth' as it should.   I could just be used to some of it by now.  Any
ideas?

We initially wanted to buy the Impreza 2.5 RS, which had neither the
extended armrest nor the spoiler, but were told that none of the 65
New England Subaru dealers had that model -- only the OBS special
edition.

Ever read your owner's manual?  It says your passenger must sit primly
and properly. Really. Imagine your grandmother sitting with her hands
neatly clasped in her lap. Okay, that's an exaggeration, your hands
don't need to be clasped. They can rest on top of your thighs. I get a

I need to wash my engine.  My plan was to take it to one of those
coin-op places and use the power sprayer, carefully avaioding the spk
plug wires and battery.  Is there anything else I need to cover or
anything lie that.  Should I use one of those nasty chemical things

Are there any benefits in going to a lightweight crank pulley.  I'm coming
up for the 75000kms inspection on my 03 WRX and figure when have belt
changed can change pulley at same time.  Any drawbacks to having lighter
pulley as well?  Any makers better than others?

Has anyone heard if Subaru is looking into a diesel engine for the U.S.
market?
Mike

I have a 2005 Forester LL Beam automatic with 3000 miles. When I drove
it home new from the dealership, it downshifted on one occasion from
third to first gear at more than 20 MPH when I was accelerating only
moderately with approxamately half throttle. The RPM went to about

how does the hillholder "works" of my Forester AWD 1999 ?
What/where are the extra parts of this nifty brake-system?
Has anyone a drawing or scheme for me?
thanks,

Yesterday my cv boot ripped open and splattered its grease all over the
exhaust manifold and engine.  My questions are:
How much is reasonable for someone to charge to replace/repack the
boot.

I asked this question once before and the only answer I got was read the
manual.  Nothing in the manual says how to purge the air when changing the
coolant.  It says add coolant slowly.  Is there another way to know you
don't have any air pockets in the cooling system after ...