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Greetings! Thank you for writing in about this problem. The welds on the seat brackets may have broken. This seems to be a common problem in this generation of Forester. A professional mechanic from YourMechanic can diagnose what failed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/book/?mktg_jid=391)...
If you hear a popping noise when turning the wheel left, that may be indicative of a problem with the steering or suspension system. I would fist try and locate approximately where the noise is coming from, and then conduct...
It may very well be that your vehicle has a problem that is causing reduced power output. Some such things could be: Faulty fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) Faulty oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) Vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-hose-s-replacement) When any of these occur, the power...
If the engine is revving high, but not picking up speed especially in higher gears this is an indication of a transmission issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-10-transmission-problems-to-never-ignore). The hard starting would not be attributed to the transmission, so another issue could be present,...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Check the oil filter to see if it is wet with oil. If it is then the oil filter gasket from the old oil filter was not removed, causing the new oil filter to not...
Hi there. The oil pressure light alone would not cause the battery to quickly drain. It may be, a faulty ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection) or faulty ignition relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-relay-replacement). The electrical draw on the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) really needs to be properly...
Hi there. there are typically two reasons why this occurs. I have seen this happen simply because the vehicles computer needs to be updated. If the programming is off it can cause enough of a delay in shifting to where...
Hi Brett. Thanks for sending us your question today. The first thing I'd do is refer to Jeep's repair and service manaul, to determine if they recommend any specific tools or procedures for this job. The heater core coolant tubes...
It is very possible that you can have a clog in your EVAP system somewhere preventing flow. I would recommend having the lines cleared out with some compressed air if possible by a qualified professional.
Although Although automobile manufacturers take many precautions to ensure the safety of the vehicles they sell, defects do sometimes escape initial notice. Whether these defects arise as the result of insufficient testing of new technology or from a substandard batch...
In In the United States today, one in ten people take antidepressants. And 90% of Americans drive. That adds up to a whole lot of people on the road who are using anti-depressant medication. Is this safe? Well, in controlled...
Drivers Drivers in the market for a used Ford vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on to learn...