Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2000 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2000 Subaru Forester

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Fuel filler pipe and associated mounting and emissions hardware are rusted out. Check engine light is on and code retrieved is 0440. Danger of leaking fuel during fill up.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Fuel filler pipe and associated mounting and emissions hardware are rusted out. Check engine light is on and code retrieved is 0440. Danger of leaking fuel during fill up.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure of oxygen sensor that was replaced due to recall caused gasoline to be dumped into catalytic converter. Our mechanic said that the converter became red hot and it was an extremely hazardous situation. Parts were replaced and are not now available.   Read details...


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