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#17968 of 18377 by jiromo Jan 11, 2009 (4:17 pm)
My husband took out my car today. He said that there was absolutely nothing wrong with my car. He's used to driving rear wheel drive, so he didn't feel everytime the car got loose in a curve. He essentially called me stupid, without saying it. (I would like to note that my husband knows exactly NOTHING about cars. And, he wouldn't believe me when 2 of his cylinders were going out of his expedition. He continued to drive it... eventually the check engine light came on and it stalled. Then, he purchased a new motor.)   Unfortunately, the roads are bone dry today. I made him get out and I took it back out myself. I got up to 85 mph before it started handling funny again. The only time it really acted up was in curves and it just felt really loose.   I am calling the dealership tomorrow and seeing what I need to do.   I have no clue where to find a used Bridgestone Potenza with 11,000 miles on it. (They are currently measuring at 7/32nds). If I find a place around here that stocks new ones, or have a new one shipped here, then I am going to have a tread depth issue still right??? I am just going to have to buy a whole new set? Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 12, 2009 11:26 am)
#17969 of 18377 Re: 97 Postal Legacy no AWD [samiam_68] by albrase Jan 11, 2009 (9:40 pm)
Replying to: samiam_68 (Jan 11, 2009 9:23 am) I don't remember seeing a FWD light. What fuse would control the AWD part? It's not a REAL big job taking the tail housing off and accessing the transfer clutch parts. But I'm looking for electrical answers first. Al Replies to this message: samiam_68 (Jan 12, 2009 9:37 am)
#17970 of 18377 Re: 97 Postal Legacy no AWD [albrase] by samiam_68 Jan 12, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: albrase (Jan 11, 2009 9:40 pm) The FWD fuse is only available on automatic transmission Subarus and should be located in the engine compartment near passenger side firewall. It's not in the fusebox, located separately. With the fuse IN, the car goes into FWD mode, good for towing or running on a compact spare donut. With the fuse OUT, the car should operate normally in AWD mode. Just something easy for you to check. Good luck.
#17971 of 18377 Re: [jiromo] by xwesx Jan 12, 2009 (11:26 am)
Replying to: jiromo (Jan 11, 2009 4:17 pm) jiromo:   Unfortunately, you are probably going to have to buy a whole new set. You might be able to get the new tire shaved, but unless it has the exact same wear characteristics of the old tires, it is going to wear faster, slower, etc, and cause problems down the road.   Since the tire is new at this point, it may be a good time to get three more. Frustrating, I know, but far less expensive in the long run. If damage is caused by this, it will not be covered by the warranty.   Also keep in mind that faster speeds cause more strain on the system, as do dry roads. You are going to feel less stability on slick surfaces, but that is because the stress in the system is most easily vented through wheel slippage, and slick roads allow this to happen at lower stress levels than a dry, hard surface.   In the meantime, keep speeds down and/or trips short.   Oh, and this is definitely one of those times when you should *not* listen to your husband... no offense to him.
#17972 of 18377 air conditioning 97 Impreza sedan by w8ifi Jan 13, 2009 (5:04 pm)
I had a sound like a whirring noise under the hood. Mechanic said it appeared the clutches on the air conditioning unit had gone out. He showed some excessive residue near the pump and tried the controls and the system is not operating. Can the clutches be replaced or does the whole compressor have to be changed?   (85000 miles.) Jim
#17973 of 18377 Re: catalytic converter? [fendertweed] by shlomo875 Jan 17, 2009 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: fendertweed (Jan 09, 2009 5:39 am) Hi, I have a 2001 Forester with 101K miles that also had a Cat Converter code read recently (after the CEL was on for a few weeks). He cleared the code and it's been a week since and the CEL hasn't come back on. Does this mean I don't have to worry about the Cat Converter unless the CEL returns?
#17974 of 18377 AVO High Flow Panel Filter - any good? by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 17, 2009 (3:31 pm)
I'm noticing a lot of dust around Portland, which is a byproduct of the gravel they used for snow traction. Indeed, the engine bay has become very dusty - was not true through all of the summer months!   One high tech shop here is advertising AVO High Flow Panel Filters, which they claim have a dramatic improvement in airflow without loss of filtration.   But I am leery. The design seems similar to K & M filters which, while being higher flow than stock, let a lot more dust and dirt get into the engine. I'm not particularly interested in filling engine and oil with dirt and dust !!!   Any of the performance folks here know if AVO filters do what they say (increase air flow without loss of filtration)? I could just buy stock filters more often to be on the safe side! Replies to this message: aatherton (Jan 18, 2009 5:25 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 23, 2009 12:50 pm) paisan (Jan 26, 2009 6:36 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 26, 2009 7:14 pm)
#17975 of 18377 Re: AVO High Flow Panel Filter - any good? [kurtamaxxxguy] by aatherton Jan 18, 2009 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 17, 2009 3:31 pm) Do you think the snow gravel dust is affecting your air filter already? I thought Foresters were designed with gravel roads in mind. I suspect the stock filter is good until its scheduled change, for all types of roads. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 23, 2009 12:50 pm)
#17976 of 18377 Question about getting ext warranty for Sub. Forester by ajuliano Jan 23, 2009 (11:06 am)
Hello to all of you who have had problems with your foresters,    When do these issues happen?? after 60K, 80K.   I am almost to 36K and am wondering if I should purchase this ext. warranty??   any thoughts are appreciated. Acunurse
#17977 of 18377 Forester Air Filters by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 23, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: aatherton (Jan 18, 2009 5:25 pm) I checked my XT engine air filter and found it surprisingly unrestrictive. It's made of a 1/4" thick , folded polyester batting that appears to be electrostatic. There were some debris and dust on it, but not anywhere as restricted as I suspected. All I did was shake and reverse-air-blast most of the larger dust particles out of it.   There also seems to be a large whitish plastic container just below the main air filter housing...what that is there for, I am not sure. A Vacuum reservoir?   The internal Cabin filter, though, was far thinner (if more pleated) and seemingly more porous. I was able to gently brush and air blast the loose stuff and larger particles out of it. I doubt it will do much good for pollen sufferers, given its relatively coarse weave. On other hand, it will not block up as fast as the GM cabin air filters for the ION and (by special assembly) Mailbu, which would turn gray within two weeks of installation.

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