Jan 4, 2011 · I own a 2009 Subaru Forester, and I am very impressed with its traction - invaluable during our North Dakota winters. However, the owner’s manual advises to ONLY use the temporary spare on the rear wheels, and only after making the vehicle FWD vice AWD by inserting a spare fuse into a certain spot. The temporary spare must NEVER be placed on the front wheels, otherwise serious damage may ...

Jul 1, 2015 · Hey All, I wanted to get all of your advice on the best way to handle a subaru vehicle with AWD should I ever get a flat tire? This comes after we just had to replace a costly brand new tire on my wife’s Acura TSX due to a sidewall puncture. I do know that if there were my Subaru, I would have to get 4 brand new tires as they wouldn’t be the same in …

Jan 20, 2025 · I’m in a quandary and would love some advice, as I’m not a huge car guy. I drive a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring - an AWD vehicle. I’ve currently got size 225/55R17 Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 tires on the vehicle. About a week ago I got a puncture in one of the tire near the sidewall and it can’t be repaired. I had these tires installed in May 2022 and the tread is down to 6/32 ...

Dec 21, 2009 · Subaru manual AWD is pure elegant mechanical fluid shear no electronics (clutch packs/solenoids etc). Failures are very rare with this Subaru AWD even with some “abuse”. VDCdriver December 22, 2009, 12:38pm

Jan 13, 2024 · 2005 Subaru Outback - Odd AWD warning. Maintenance/Repairs. subaru. subaruowner January 13, 2024, 11:37pm ...

Feb 3, 2010 · I purchased a 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback wagon. I notice when backing up and turning the rear wheel on the inside of the turn, binds and even slips on gravel, like the differential isn’t working. I have had the fluids changed in the front & rear differentials although the fluids looked clean. Is this a sign of serious problems? I don’t notice this when going forward.

Jun 14, 2009 · There is no AWD system superior to Subaru’s. I said “AWD,” that’s not the same as 4WD. The Subaru AWD system will drive the vehicle when the others won’t. I own a Subaru with AWD and a pickup truck with 4WD. I prefer driving …

Oct 31, 2009 · I have a 2004 Sub Outback with a MANUAL transmission. Three months ago the car started crabwalking when turn hard left or right (like a full time 4WD on pavement). Then that stopped and the car started to occasionally “slip” in R,1,2 gears. This would be accompanied by a loud grinding noise. It gradually increased in frequency. I also started feeling a slight thunk when shifting or letting ...

Dec 31, 2007 · I drive a 1994 subaru legacy turbo stationwagon with all wheel drive. the car has 205,000 miles on it. recently, my awd quit working. there was no noise of anything that would indicate a major breakage, no indicator lights on the dash came on either. i just couldn’t get up my driveway. i took it to the shop that i always go to and my mechanic called a tech line which suggested a tranny fluid ...

Mar 4, 2009 · I have been researching how to tow my 1996 Subaru Legacy L AWD. I have read that my vehicle should only be towed on a flat bed to prevent damage. I have contacted Subaru and read my owner’s manual and they also say that using towing dollies would also be acceptable. This seems to be a contradiction. Any thoughts?