Subaru Forester 2002 - 2008 | Ask Honest John

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Can you tell what type or brand of antifreeze I need for my 2005 Subaru Forester?

Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer?

Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? The car will be used for infrequent short journeys to pickup furniture, logs and building materials with the occasional longer trip. Ideally,...

When should I replace the gearbox and diff oil on my Subaru Forester?

I have a 2004 Subaru Forester 2.0 automatic which is approaching 100,000 miles. I hope to keep it for several more years. Would you recommend a complete drain and refill of the automatic gearbox and rear...

Is the hand car wash damaging my alloys?

I have had my car hand washed five times at a one of the local sites. I have been complemented on the finish but having recently had to removed a wheel, have noticed that the lacquer has been stripped...

When should I replace the cam belt on my Subaru Forester?

I have owned a Subaru Forester 2006 (non turbo) since new and it has been very reliable. I've noticed that the cam belt hasn't been changed since 57,000 miles - the current mileage is 152,000. Do I panic...

Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency?

I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like the Subaru or a car which the driver can alternate...

Can I fit these tyres to my Forester?

Following your recommendation I bought a replacement Subaru Forester 06 - very happy thanks! I need to replace the tyres and you have previously recommended Pirelli Scorpion STRs. They only come in 215/65/R16...

Should I keep my well-maintained Forester?

I have owned my 2007 2.0-litre petrol Subaru Forester for five and a half years, from ex demo. It has only done 42k miles; I have the oil changed every 6 months, and a full service every year. My use...

How much road tax should I be paying on my Subaru Forester?

I have a 2006 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT AWD automatic petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount I should be paying for my road tax? The reading...

Beeping Subaru Forester - should I be concerned?

My 2006 Subaru Forester 2.0L manual has recently started beeping (a single beep) when first starting. Should I be concerned?