Does anyone know when the 2006 Outback will appear in US showrooms? What
new features are rumored for this model?
Dave Mauriello

how can I replace the air cleaner element of my Forester '99 (no turbo) ?
After removing the bolt and the 3 clips of the air cleaner case, I can't
turn this case far enough backwards.
It touches the chassis. There's not enough space left to take out the old

Ok, so I've only put 2000 miles on this baby since November (I work too
much).  But in my defense, I ride a motorcycle - Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500
(with custom exhaust, air kit, PowerCommander).  That'll put a smile on your
face.

I own a 2002 Forester L and am thinking of buying a new Subaru. The
Forester is my daily driver and I plan to give it to my wife and use the
new one myself. I'm on the road quite a bit and am currently between
another Forester or an Impreza RS wagon. My guess is the Impreza wagon ...

"DR. FAFOOFNlK" is forging my addy ...again. Don't be fooled by this
moron. Check the headers.

Can someone decode this VIN in its entirety and LMK what each character
means?
4S3BG6853X7621967
Thanks.

Just today my 98 OB (219K miles) did two strange things that may be related:
1. When the car is first started, or when it is started warm, the AT Oil
Temp light flashes for about 10 seconds, then goes out.
2.  In the last two tanks of gas (I drove 350 miles today), fuel consumption

I have a 1990 Legacy LS wagon with 5 speed. Ever since we got it (1999) the
tranny whines noticeably louder than any other vehicle I've ever owned or
heard. Especially true in lower gears and reverse. Any similar experiences?,
Solutions? Might synthetic gear oil help? None of the ...

Would a 1996 Legacy Wagon, LSi come with a limited slip rear dif?  I
know it has the 2.5 engine.

Well, some of you may notice that I was aiming to buy a new car very
soon - was planning to trade in my current car if I don't have it sold
by the time I go to purchase the new car.  I was thinking to get the
new car by the end of the first week of June or early second week. That

Hello folks, I have a problem, perhaps someone could help;
My 98' Outback wagon has the 'winter package'. With this package
is a switch next to the outside rear-view mirror adjustment 'joy-stick'
located to the far left of the dash-board. What this switch does

Hi all, once again more quetions than answers.
Vehicle in question is a 2.2l auto Liberty Series 1 (FWD not AWD)
06/1994 model... Called a Legacy in other countries I think (I'm in
Australia).

At 95K miles I smelled burning oil or rubber. The mechanic said it was
cam seals and replaced 3 of the four and the timing belt at the same
time.. About 4K miles later it happend again and he replaced the crank
seal. 40, yes forty, miles later the engine stopped at 60MPH and blew

2001 forester, automatic and it stalls, you press the gas and hold it
and nothing happens, then it will randomly go, it practicly stops
moving while driving too, we just brought it home from the shop and
they said they couldnt find anything and fix what they could but

I know nothing about cars, but I have to change the spark plugs and plug
wires on an '86 Subaru DL Wagon 4WD.  How do I tell what size the engine is
in order to install the correct plug wires?
Pep Boys says there is a 1.6, 1.8, & 1.8 Turbo size.  I can't tell the