Coolant Overflow – 1999-2008 Subaru

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NUMBER: 09-52-08
DATE: 08/19/08

APPLICABILITY: 1999MY and later Impreza & Forester
2000MY and later Legacy & Outback
2006MY and later Tribeca
SUBJECT: Coolant Overflow

 

INTRODUCTION

If you encounter a vehicle which experiences coolant coming out of the coolant reservoir tank, it may be caused by the radiator cap pressure valve being stuck open by debris sucked up through the reservoir tank hose.  As the cooling system cools down, it sucks coolant back into the radiator.  If there is debris that settles to the bottom of the reservoir tank, the hose is low enough to also suck them back into radiator. This causes the radiator cap not to seal, allowing excessive amount of coolant to escape overflowing the reservoir tank.  If this condition continues over time, there will not be enough coolant in the system to maintain proper engine temperature.

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DTC P0607 Control Module Performance – 2004-2008 Subaru

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NUMBER: 11-91-08
DATE: 12/05/08

APPLICABILITY: 2004~2008MY Impreza
2004~2008MY Forester
2005~2008MY Legacy/Outback
2006~2007MY Tribeca
SUBJECT: DTC P0607 Control Module Performance

 

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the bulletin is for information purposes when diagnosing DTC P0607. The following checks and information is in addition to what is listed in the Subaru Service Manual. This information is to be used in conjunction with the service manual.

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Front Stabilizer Bar Bushings – 2006-2014 Subaru

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NUMBER: 05-41-08R
DATE: 08/11/09

APPLICABILITY: 2009 and later Forester
2008 and later Impreza / WRX / STI
2006 and later Tribeca
SUBJECT: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushings

 

INTRODUCTION

If you encounter a rubbing type noise coming from the front stabilizer bar, especially at low ambient temperatures, the stabilizer bar bushings may need to be replaced. A modification was made using a different material that is more durable which will eliminate the noise.

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Cold Clutch Judder – 1999-2003 Subaru

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NUMBER: 03-51-02R
DATE: 05/01/03

APPLICABILITY: All 1999~2002MY and some 2003MY 2.5L Vehicles;
All 2002MY and some 2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
SUBJECT: Cold Clutch Judder (revised bulletin)

 

INTRODUCTION

In the event you encounter a customer concern of cold clutch judder that goes away after the first few applications, replacement of some clutch parts will be necessary to repair the vehicle. Prior to replacing these parts, you should confirm the engine and transmission mounting is not broken, loose, or misaligned.

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Stain Removal from the Headliner – 2015 Subaru Forester

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NUMBER: 12-173-14R
DATE: 10/28/14
REVISED: 11/13/14

APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Forester
SUBJECT: Stain Removal from the Headliner

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides a procedure for removing the type of stain shown in the photo below which occurred during  production of the headliner.  “Before” and “After” photo examples are shown below.

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