Left and right side axle shafts leaked, dealer replaced, rear sway bar links disassembled and dealer lubed links.
1998 Subaru Forester engine complaints
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The clutch does not engage properly when the engine is cold and for extended periods in cold weather. Clutch "chatters" making it difficult to start up from rest without hesitation and/or stalling. Potentially dangerous in traffic. Clutch seems not strong enough to handle the torque of the engine.
Snow and ice build up in modest snow caused the engine cooling system to fail. It was the opinon of the mechanic who repaired the car that the front grill of the was of poor design that caused the ice and snow to build. There was only 4-6 inches of snow the day before. A modest amount to cause such a sever problem. The design of the front grill trapped the snow. This does not happen to other cars in this snow condition. *ak opini
Vehicle dripping oil/grease onto the catalytic coverter, causing a burning smell. Dealer notified.
Grease and oil dripping onto the catalytic converter starts smelling. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem, but is aware of the problem. *akthey doubled the viscosity of the driveline grease. From 90 to 150 weight. Tthere only one problem with this.the fumes coming off the exhaust were making me sick.the laekage was bad enough that I thought the car was starting on fire- fire hazard.
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