Example carEngine repair for a 2008 Subaru Forester
Engine repair for the 2008 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
- 10.7 to 11.8 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 2008 Subaru Forester for engine repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2008 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 2008 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 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (11), engine (7) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V464000 | 2011-09-06 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for engine work on the 2008 Subaru Forester we arrange a trusted shop. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your Forester and the shop
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
How the request works
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
A short checklist
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Want a price?
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request engine repair
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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