Three problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle leaking oil at front seals and getting onto the exhaust system.
Bad head gasket car is overheating, smell of anti-freeze burning from exhaust.
Grease and oil dripping onto the catalytic converter starts smelling. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem, but is aware of the problem. *akthey doubled the viscosity of the driveline grease. From 90 to 150 weight. Tthere only one problem with this. The fumes coming off the exhaust were making me sick. The laekage was bad enough that I thought the car was starting on fire- fire hazard.