Subaru Forester

The knock sensor is located on the rear of the engine (fire wall) above the oil filter, towards the middle of the block. It has a plastic connector with one single wire in it and has a brass hex base. It's mounted at about a 30 degree angle to the vertical block face and is accessible from underneath the car.

This is a big job requiring removal of the engine. The entire clutch should be replaced at the same time. It is not a job for the casual mechanic. --Ken

Thermostat is located on the engine end of the lower (yes, I said lower) radiator hose. The housing is plastic, so work carefully. It would be a good idea to use a genuine Subaru thermostat and rubber O-ring gasket, as this will give the correct temperature. I am surprised your thermostat went bad-- usually the factory Subie thermostats last 10-15 years. To replace thermostat, drain radiator, then remove lower hose at engine end (first green shower), remove the bolts securing the lower hose connector to the engine and remove the connector (second green shower), then pull the thermostat and rubber ring out with pliers (third green shower). Installation is reverse of removal, and there is no gasket on the thermostat cover to speak of-- the O- ring around the thermostat does all the sealing. Remember to refill radiator with care, and use the air "burp" screw mounted on the radiator top, opposite the fill pipe.

A front axle holds the front wheels on and on front-wheel drive vehicles transmits engine torque to the wheels. --Ken

This would be better asked of someone who could actually see the plugs. My only thought is that this is not a normal condition and, everything else being as it came from the factory, there may be some arcing going on from a bad contact between the terminal on the bulb and the connector in the plug. Much more detail is needed to accurately answer a question like this one. --Ken

A catalytic converter is designed to burn any raw fuel or other hydrocarbons that get past the combustion chamber. If it's large enough to handle the exhaust, it's ok to use an aftermarket converter. If you have a single exhaust system, you only have one converter. If it's a TRUE dual exhaust, you'll have 2.

The maximum cargo capacity of the 2009 Subaru Forester is 68.3 cu.ft..

The 2014 Subaru Forester has a 25.0 degrees angle of departure.

I need Dexron III in my Subaru Forester, but I don't need any right now, thanks. Your owner's manual will tell you what to use in yours.

should be located on the thermostat housing like most cars. i have also seen them located on the front side of the radiator it should be cliped on the radiator.

The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine in a 2000 Subaru Forester has a timing BELT

Absolutely. Not just on Subaru but every car built that has an oxygen sensor. And they all do.

There should be a fuse and relay legend in the drivers manual.

Top of the radiator just like every other car.

The check engine light does not give information about fluid levels. What it does indicate is a failure in the car's emission controls. Could be anything from a bad oxygen sensor to a loose spark plug wire. Many auto parts stores, like Auto Zone, have a scan tool and will read the codes for you at no charge. You may or may not be able to take that information and repair the vehicle yourself. From my personal experience, I just replaced the head gasket on my '00 forester. My check engine light kept coming on with a variety of codes all indirectly caused by having coolant in the combustion chamber. It is not likely that yours has such a serious problem but the check engine light is certainly a help in diagnosing problems. --Ken

well what size rims does your Forester have? if it has the same size then it should fit.

if it's the front one you must remove the center dash compartment (the one closest to your windshield) there are two screws that are covered. Once that is removed you'll be able to see how. If it's the rear cup holders just fold down the door to get the cup holders to come out. Then pull the door straight out from your center armrest. Just use light pressure to break your rear cup holders.

I haven't seen this particular vehicle but there is a drain plug on all Subaru automatics. Transmission has a flat pan with a drain plug on the driver's side under the car just about as far back as the driver's feet. Just like changing engine oil, you pull the plug and drain everything that runs out, should be around 4 quarts. Refill with fresh Dexron III and recycle the old fluid. Buy one of those funnels with a hose on it when you buy the transmission fluid. This doesn't change all of the transmission fluid, but it is enough to put in some fresh seal conditioners and remove some of the fine particles caused by wear. Dipstick/filler is back near the firewall in the engine compartment on the driver's side and it is down low under some hoses. Yellow handle. Be careful to not overfill and change fluid every year for longest transmission life.

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It senses preignition or pinging and adjust ignition and sometimes fuel/air to prevent it. Pinging is the sound you get when driving a standard up a hill in to tall of a gear

Suplimental Restraint System The air bags.