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2008-2013 Subaru Forester: White smoke coming from under the hood, but disappears and runs fine.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:31:33 -0700

My subaru will have white smoke coming out from under the hood and smells like burning oil or rubber, but eventually the smell will go away and the smoke will go away. The car runs perfectly fine. I have looked under the hood when it had some smoke coming out and it seems like its coming more from the bottom of the car. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 16:31 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Why won't my driver side power window work

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:42:10 -0700

My driver side power window won't work.

⟐ Answered November 17, 2024 at 8:42 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: How does one replace the cabin air filter on a 2010 Subaru?

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:39:43 -0700

I want a guide for how toys access and replace the cabin air filter on a 2010 Forester.

⟐ Answer accepted November 05, 2018 at 9:39 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Can I just glue my side view mirror back down?

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:07:31 -0700

Totally my fault, my side view mirror, driver side, was pushed up, and broke the connection to the base. The mechanics of the mirror still work, but the mirror, obviously, is loose.

I can see where the round base was snapped off.

Can I find some thick, heavy glue and just reglue the mirror down? I understand that it may no longer flip back, but that only happens at some car washes.

A new mirror is going to probably run me $700....

Any advice?

⟐ Answered March 28, 2018 at 9:07 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Can a GPS screen be repaired? Screen is dim in bright sunlight

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:03:04 -0700

GPS Screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight. At night or evening, there is no problem. Adjusting Brightness feature does not adjust enough to compensate for bright sunlight.

⟐ Answer edited October 09, 2017 at 14:03 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Complete cooling system overhaul and still overheating

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:21:56 -0700

Why is my car still overheating after a complete cooling system overhaul and head gasket replacement on both sides? 2 new thermostats, mass air flow sensor and coolant temperature sensor. Bled the lines for hours too.

⟐ Commented October 01, 2025 at 21:21 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Why are top tail lights staying on, NO switch on steering column.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:04:17 -0700

Top tail lights stay on, but there is no switch on top of the steering column.

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: 2013 Subaru Forester...code 0851.

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:51:07 -0700

Code 0851. Safety neutral switch….bought part but can’t get the spring pin out,…bought special tool still can’t remove it….cruise light blinking…traction light on and engine light on…tried penatrating oil….it’s rusted in there…tried hammer with special tool…WD40……is there something else to try…Subaru Forester 2013…

⟐ Edited by author August 24, 2018 at 5:51 MST