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The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine in a 2000 Subaru Forester has a timing BELT
Subaru does not use a separate overdrive unit, if that is what you are asking. For many years, overdrive is simply another gear in the transmission.
On my 2000 Forester, the dashboard illumination dimmer control is on the turn signal stalk. --Ken
With the proper scan tool.
it is above the radio below the temp controls
Yes, it is definitely good to use transmission fluid in your Forester. I highly recommend it and use it in my 2000 with no problems.
If somebody knocks on the front door of the Subaru, the KNOCK sensor, sets off the KNOCK Alarm....LOL
Yes they do offer this, at least they did on my 2000. Check your owner's manual.
Behind the little tray in the dash that tilts out by your left knee.
Try 87 Octane, if it does not "ping" excessively you should be OK
There should be a fuse and relay legend in the drivers manual.
its on the rear side window left hand side, imprinted in the glass