2001 Subaru Forester L review from North America
"Be very carefull during oil changes."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission differential failed due to an improper oil change.
The gear oil was drained from the differential by mistake by White Glove Car Wash and Lube.
General comments?
The drain plug for the oil pan is VERY close to the drain plug for the differential due to the boxer engine design.
The drain plugs look identical to each other. Subaru did not mark the difference between the 2 drain plugs.
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| This car does not age well |
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| Lots of repairs needed to keep vehicle running |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2003 |