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There is a common problem with manual Subarus and the clutch fork failure. This is most commonly seen in the Subaru Outback however it has been seen on several models. The fault is actually a poor design from the manufacturer. The Metal on the pivot point of the clutch fork is not strong enough for the task its doing and the pivot point wears through. (See Images) eventually the pivot point will punch its way through the clutch fork and suddenly your clutch doesn't work and y

The SG Forester has a common fault with the rear end of the vehicle "squatting". This is when the rear suspension sits lower then the front and the car develops an uneven seating on the road with the nose of the car sitting higher than the rear. This is a problem that is somewhat exaggerated with the SG forester due to the design of the rear struts in this vehicle. The SG has whats called "self levelling" rear struts. These work exceptionally well at keeping the vehicle sitti

One of the common faults with the Subaru range of vehicles is the oil leaks the vehicles can develop. Across the whole range of the Subaru vehicles there are really only four common causes for the oil leaks. Your vehicle may have one or more of these. I will list them in the order of most common. Head gaskets. Because of the boxer engine design its not unusual for the engines to develop oil leaks out of the gaskets which then runs down the crossmember sea drips of the crossme

A common fault with the Subaru Forester is a wind rushing noise that the car develops once it gets a little bit older. The fault is caused by the fact the the front doors on the vehicle are frameless. Over a period of time people open the doors by pushing on the glass instead of the door handles. This bends the door ever so slightly but the noise is actually caused by whats called the gussets. They wear out and in some cases completely rip. See images These are the little tr

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One of the most common failures on the Subaru Forester in the failure of one or both of the front power windows. What normally happens with these is the electric motor on the window regulator fails. This is a common fault with many vehicles as the electric motors work hard every time the window goes up and down. What is unique to Subarus and in particular the foresters is the fact that this motor and its unique circuit allows the failing or failed motor to over work the windo

One of the most common faults with a wide range of Subaru vehicles is an issue caused by the splitting of the rear most suspension bush on the front lower control arms. For some this is technical jargon and for others it may answer the question of "is my mechanic selling me stuff my car does not need?" The answer is No. This fault is very common and if left un-rectified can be rather dangerous. It can cause steering, suspension and wheel alignment issues if left unchecked. Th

One of the most common faults with the Subaru range of vehicles is an oil leak that starts from the cylinder head gaskets. This fault is caused because of the boxer engine. The oil sits in the engine across the head gasket and gravity combined with fluctuated temperatures causes the gasket to leak. This is most commonly an oil leak but in many cases coolant can leak past these gaskets too. The repair for this requires the cylinder heads to be removed. The costs of this can fl