https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2487/1/subaru-america-reports-august-2026-sales-increase

I’m not a big fan of stickers on my car. But I wanted a magnet that will survive the car wash, the highway and a monsoon thunderstorm. I think I’ve found it. Rare earth magnetic strips that are exactly the same width and length of my badges.

This Subaru had a very severe accident this morning in Boulder, CO. I'm not going to dwell on specifics. But it likely was airborne for 100+ feet and landed on other (unoccupied) parked cars. Look at how protected the driver space is (it is believed the door was removed by jaws of life). Driver was reported to be extracted alive, no further info available currently.

Four (count ‘em four!) Subbies, all in the same building. Nice neighbors!

CORRECTION: 2020 Ascent (bought in September 2019)

Long daily commutes, road trips to Florida, GA, SC, NC, NY, MA, Vermont, Maine, MI, OH...

Original transmission. Regular maintenance, i.e. brake fluid and transmission fluid flush, oil change. Oil change @ 7-8000 miles. A few minor fender benders.

At some point, the ride was not as smooth but found out that 2 alloy rims were bent from hitting curbs and or pot holes at high speed. After fixing the rims, it has been very smooth again. My 17 years old son just commented about how smooth the car is this Sunday.

Hoping to drive at least 25-50,000 more miles (1-2 years).

(My last Subaru, 2013 Outback died at 187,000 miles because i neglected to fix the head gasket.)

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I’m considering buying my first Subaru. I’m really interested in the Forester Hybrid. The financing deals for this model aren’t as good as other Subaru models, unfortunately.

Do you think that will continue to be the case through the end of the year, or are there likely to be any good deals on the Forester Hybrid between now and January?

Trying to decide if it’s worth it to keep waiting.

I'm looking for a replacement window for the rear driver side and can't find any I'm getting mixed answers if the wagon and the sedan are interchangeable any help is appreciated thanks!

I just finished putting things in my 16 crosstrek back together after replacing the valve cover gaskets. I have this 1 little connector that I don’t remember disconnecting (doesn’t mean I didn’t though). I should have taken pics before unhooking everything, I know. Either way I still would like to know where this lil guy should call home. Thanks in advance ❤️

Getting a clunky when turning at slow speeds and I'm thinking either tie rods, cv joints, or axles. I usually do the work myself but don't have the time or tools for the job.

I could do Fairfield or New Haven county but would go a bit further for a great shop

If I buy a cpo Subaru Crosstrek from a dealer, is the extended warranty negotiable? If so, what is reasonable?

Also, can you take the car home and call multiple dealers to see who would give the best deal, or do you have to get it from the dealership you bought it from?

With the fam!

Hi guys i saw this 2011 sti on marketplace I was wondering if it was a good deal and what should I look out for thank you!

My 08 Outback just died, like died died, and before I either part it out or sell it for parts, does anyone have an idea what all I could potentially save for my girlfriend's 15 Forester?

The main parts I have are brand new rear struts and brake calipers w/ rotors that never made it onto the Outback. As well as roof rack cross rails. If they're compatible, I'd really rather save at least those brand new parts than sell them at a loss and have to rebuy them later.

Tia!

(Before anyone asks, the car already needed hundreds if not thousands in repairs, and the body was rusting out to where it only has maybe another winter or two left in it. And then the head gaskets--that the lot that I bought it from claimed to have had redone themselves, and I paid extra for--violently exploded, putting cylinder pressure into the coolant and causing the radiator to explode. Wasn't a fun time. Didn't even reach three years with it, and I'm also unhappy that my gf's car is also mixing coolant and oil at 124k miles, so I'm going back to Toyotas. I can't lie, these two cars have ruined me on the brand forever)

I'm looking for a 1997 Japanese Subaru Legacy 2.0TT Factory repair manual. My car has a misfire and the shop requested that I find a manual before they do the repair. I can't seem to find the right one for sale anywhere. Anyone have any ideas?

Looking for assistance from another Subaru OEM tech

I'm trying to perform a Torque Converter Relearn Procedure as per TSB 16-156-25R but when clicking on the hyperlink in the TSB on techinfo.subaru.com it opens a blank page.

Does anyone know what this procedure is off the top of their head? Or if your hyperlink is working?

Not really needed by 2017 Crosstrek

Earlier this year we bought a Tribeca with a cracked head. Threw in the known good engine from my old Outback 3.0R and a new radiator, flushed the coolant system 3 times and called it a day.

It's been running great ever since.

Now is our first time towing with it. Relatively light caravan of 1400kg ish. Car packed (quite full).

First days went fine. Includes highway and B roads, lots of hills etc.

Now we're in the south of France with the temperature being around 32C. Same amount of hills as before.

Everything went fine until we arrived at the campsite.

Whilst waiting on the parking lot, and letting the car idle, the temperature gradually shot up quite badly. The AC performance also went down. 3 above the middle, right below the red. When driving onto the campsite we turned on the heat inside the car and the temperature went down.

Is this normal behavior or should I be worried?

Perhaps I'm being a bit paranoid due to the nature of these cars, or perhaps I just shouldn't have let it sit idling for 15 minutes with the AC on full blast.

Any suggestions?

I unfortunately had a flat tire this morning and am currently driving on a spare until tomorrow. However, the mechanic is recommending I get 4 new tires instead of just replacing the one due to it "being an AWD car". Is this good advice or just a sales tactic to get me to buy new tires? Subaru Legacy

I noticed some water accumulation after an hour-long drive on my 2020 Subaru BRZ Limited. Is that supposed to occur? And no, it wasn't raining that day.

Identified a coolant leak under the AC compressor. tried to clean it up a bit and wait a few minutes to see where the leak may be coming by from.

only thing I could identify was last picture (4) near the head gasket encircled. Is this something I can let sit for a few months if I keep topping up the coolant?

I’m going to button everything up, run it for a bit, and see if I can pin point the leak. Any help appreciated

2011 Legacy 170k miles. It’s been around a while, maybe years. I figure I finally ask to get an idea what the sound could be. It’s audible only from inside and coming from the dashboard area. I thought it might be a belt noise but it isn’t heard from the outside of the car. Timing belt service was done 15,000 miles ago as well. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

I've noticed recently that sometimes when I shift between lower gears, the dash display for which gear I'm on does not change. For example, I'll shift from second to third, and the dash will say I'm still in second. Obviously I can feel that the car did change gears, but I find it very weird that the led doesn't always keep up. I was wondering if anyone else has had that issue?