As long as there's gas in the tank it will run forever. Of course regular maintenance will be needed to be done often such as oil changes, fuel filter, coolant, and maybe a spark plug change eventually. Glad to help
car needs a service
Manual transmissions do not typically have dipsticks --I believe that thy run on gear lubricant that doesnot wear out often or escape the trans.
The timing belt on a 2003 Forester should be done at around 168k km or 105k miles. The auto-tensioner may also have to be changed as well as the idler rollers. A Subaru dealer will usually ask around $180 for the belt, $200-225 for the tensioner (if it needs to be replaced). You are looking at a good $500+ for the job if they don't run into problems.
The temperature sending unit is on the back of the crossover pipe under the coil pack. When the sensor goes bad, the cooling fans are designed to run constantly, keeping the engine from overheating.
As far as being the least likely to need repairs, Toyota 4runner is a great used suv. They will cost a little more than other used suvs, but it is worth it, as in the long run you will have less problems.
The target consumer of a hybrid suv is a person in a large family that wants to stay eco-friendly. SUVs in general consume a lot of gas, so purchasing the hybrid suv, which tends to be more expensive, would be beneficial in the long-run for both the wallet and economy.
Your owner's manual is the best guide here. Subaru doesn't change a lot in a few years so, assuming that location is the same as my 2000, it is near the firewall on the driver's side. Yellow handle that may be obscured by hoses that run above it. Just keep looking and you will find it.
a "middle class" SUV
Means that the knock sensor has a high output problem,would start with a new one.They run between $50.00 and $100.00 .Fairly easy to install.
Halfway. After that he's running out of the woods :).
I have a 2001 Forester. I have learned the Foresters in general have a very sensitive exhaust system. You problem could either be the o2 sensors or the catalytic converter. Most likely the converster with should be porcelein I think. The cheap way might be to find a mechanic who will be willing to clean the converter (the honeycomb things) and see if it runs a bit better. Good luck!
All Subaru SVX engines were designed to run on premium fuel of 93 octane.