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1998 Subaru Forester - Q&A

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Gas mileage fluctuates greatly on a 1998 Subaru Forester L (147k) 5 speed?
Am I to only one that has this problem? I have been keeping track of my gas mileage since I bought the car in July of 08. I have a range of 15 to 19 mg in the city and 25 to 28 on the hwy. I also have a complete list of every thing I have done to the car e-mail me and I can send you the file in excel if you wish. But it just seems odd to me to...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 2 answers

A great deal depends upon how many stops you have to make in your city driving. The more times you stop and have to get up to speed, the more gas you will use. Subarus are also very sensitive to oil changes in relation to gas mileage. You can check it yourself, but I've found that the closer it...

How do you get the FWD light on a 1998 Subaru Forester to go out?
I read in the owners manual that this usually comes on during maintenance.
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 4 answers

The vehicle is currently operating in front wheel drive. Check the fuse in the engine compartment. It most likely burned out and needs to be replaced. Once it is replaced the car should go back into AWD and the FWD should turn off. This fuse is there for when the car needs to be towed or if you...

Would the throttle position sensor send bad signals the air mass meter on a 1998 subaru forester?
When I had the codes read, the code reading low voltage to the air mass meter was on there. Upon talking to a friend, he said that the same thing happened on his car and it turned out to be the throttle position sensor. Really don't want to change out a part that doesn't need to. Please help, the car keeps dying on me while driving. Can start it...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 2 answers

Your friend probably has a GM car. Very common problem on those. I have never changed a TPS or air meter on a 98 Forester. Check all the large vacuum lines off of your intake bellow. Check for a loose small vacuum line. Check the connector on the air meter. Make sure it is not corroded. Check your...


 
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