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#17972 of 18371 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 18371 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 18371 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 18371 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 18371 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 18371 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.
#17978 of 18371 windshield protectors?? by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 24, 2009 (7:44 pm)
Suggestions for anything that might help protect windshields from rock damage would be appreciated.   It's rock throwing season on the Oregon freeways and my glass is already getting chipped.
#17979 of 18371 Check Engine Light by redwood66 Jan 26, 2009 (6:09 pm)
I have a 96 Brighton wagon with almost 105, 000 miles. Today, the CEL went on immediately after one of my headlights was replaced. Could there be any connection, or is this coincidental? No previous problems with CEL. I tried calling my mechanic, but had left for the day.
#17980 of 18371 Re: 07 Impreza no rear end traction? [jiromo] by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: jiromo (Jan 10, 2009 10:27 am) 07 Impreza AWD 11,000 miles Automatic    I found my rear passenger tire flat last Saturday (1/3/2008). There was a nail sticking out of the sidewall. My nearest dealership is about 50 miles away.    So, I had to have the tire replaced locally. I couldn't find the exact match for the factory tires (Bridgestone). So, I had to have a BF Goodrich with the same specs installed.    I took my car to Subaru on Wednesday for other service (I have been having issues with the heat/defrost controls sticking). It was slightly snowing that day and I took the interstate. I still drove around 65 to 70 mph because the conditions weren't bad. I had no issues with traction or sliding.    This morning, I got in my car and on to the interstate. I was going about 70 and the rear end of my car just started coming out from behind me. It was like I was driving on ice. There is no ice. It's too warm for ice. The roads were a little damp, but there was no reason for my car to behaving in that manner. (Honestly, it felt like I was driving my husband's mustang at too fast of a speed in pouring down rain.) I pulled off and was attempting to turn into a gas station. The rear end of my car just start skipping/jumping and shuddering.    My tire pressure appears to be fine. I checked all of my lug nuts. I have no lights on on my dashboard. I do not have a traction control button. My emergency brake was not on. I checked under the car and under the hood to make sure I didn't see any leaks of any sort.    I have never pulled anything with my car. I don't drive my car crazy-- I'm an adult female.    I can take curves at about 35 mph max without my car acting up. At 70mph on a straight-a-way my car starts fishtailing. My car has NEVER handled like this!    What else do I need to check before I have my car towed to Subaru??    I have Subaru Roadside assistance, so hopefully I won't have to pay for the tow. I don't like having to be without it. I don't like my husbands car.    Edited to add: There was some kind of a low whistling noise coming from my car on my slow drive back to my home.   My guess is in this order:   1) Wheel Bearing   or   2) front lower control arm bushing   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#17981 of 18371 Re: AVO High Flow Panel Filter - any good? [kurtamaxxxguy] by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: 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!   We just did a 30k on a customer's car with an AVO filter. The rubber around the edges of it came off in like 5k miles for him. We replaced it with an oem style paper filter. I would get a K&N before the AVO one.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 26, 2009 7:14 pm)

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