I have a 2001 Impreza standard trans., and I understand that the rear
wheels are driven thru a "viscous coupling".  I would like to know just
how this works.  What I have read indicates that the coupling contains
two sets of interleaved disks, one set driven by the transmission ...

My '03 Forester is rapidly approaching that Major service.
The dealer charges $599.99 (plus, plus I am sure).
How important is it really?  I am a very conservative driver,
if that is the term, but you know what I mean &-)

I noticed that my rear left tire was having significant uneven wear
recently. I had the 2002 WRX aligned in Feb of this year and got it
rechecked at the dealer. They say it's "within specs." Is this normal?
Maybe I should rotate my tires more often. They're Kumho supras.

Have had my new Forester (had WRX) a little over a month. So far really
like it. However, have noticed the engine pinging a little when driving
on a fairly level road and then starting into a very slight upgrade.
This occurs mostly in 4th or 5th gear with and without cruise on.

Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru vehicles, will postpone its
release of a hybrid car in 2006 due to cost issues in its current design.
Fuji Heavy had been developing a hybrid car using its own powertrain,
although the possibility of a Toyota-Fuji Heavy hybrid alliance ...

Hi to eveyrone, My name  is Patrick, From Canada Quebec. I just purchase
today a 1998 Subaru legacy outback with 5 speed tranny. The previous owner
as kept the original wheels and im left with very good winter tire and rims.
I would like to know what is the original size of ...

I have an European 2004 H6 Legacy with the 5 speeds automatic
transmission and, despite the 9000 km I have driven with it I did not
figure out the exact conditions under which the "SPORT" display lights
up.

The past week or so, I got this strange odor in my 1998 Subaru Legacy. It is
a chemical like odor...almost smells like bondo. Seems to be coming from the
front. I can smell it from the outside also, and through the vents. Could
this be a small exhaust leak somewhere? Also, I have ...

Hi;
I have an '01 Forester with the Check Engine light on.
It is showing Code # P0447 with my Innova 3100 OBD2 Code Reader.
Any help with what this code refers to and how to effect a fix would

I have a 1994 Subaru Loyale. It has 42,000 miles  my Subaru  destroys
starters.  I just had the seventh starter put on.   I got 8 starts  and
then  the starter was destroyed.   What could be causing thr  car to keep
killing starters.  Any one else have this problem ?  help !!!!!

 Here is the becakground info http://tinyurl.com/bhknh
 I am going to get my car towed to another autobody place. My
insurance will reimburse me for upto $50 only.
Since the other party was at fault, the insurance from other side would

Am considering purchasing a 3-5 year old Forester.  Does Subaru use a
timing belt or chain in their engine?  If a belt, how difficult is it to
replace?
Thanks in advance

99 Legacy Brighton
All -
It's that time again for the car inspection.  
I see by the NJ MVC website[1] that part of the inspection process is

Recently purhased a '90 Legacy as backup transportation. Was driving
today and the "Stop Lamp" dash light came on. Anyone know what warning
this is for? I do not have the owners manual. Is it the brakes?
Thanks for any help.

Where do I find a good service manual.  I've seen
*repairguyz* cd pm e-bay.  Does anyone know if it is an
authentic manual?  Thanks,
Jim