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1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Asian Driveability on 4/26/2010 8 Replies

This car has had a motor replacement, new engine had bad valves. New heads were installed, and now has 140 lbs of compression in all cylinders. Car runs great untill it warms up the has poor accleration and poor idle quality. Compression check was done after w...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Subaru Forester L

VIN JF1SF635XW
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / sfi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAll Conditions
Misc.Wagon
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Subaru Forester L

VIN JF1SF635XW
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / sfi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAll Conditions
Misc.Wagon