Example carBattery boost for a 2002 Subaru Forester
Battery boost for the 2002 Subaru Forester: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Subaru Forester for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2002 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (23), power train (18) and engine and engine cooling (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V282000 | 2002-10-30 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Forester
Your 2002 Subaru Forester needs battery service? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.5L 4-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it.
Our part and the shop's part
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Car care, briefly
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Getting a clear quote
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Your move
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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