Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (two problems).
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I had a check engine light come on. Pulled the code and ran it by a friend who is a Subaru mechanic. After realizing this is a smog issue contacted dealer who said its not covered under emissions warranty. I know this is false as parts are to be covered by law up to 100k miles. Read details...
The check engine light went on - flashing. I drove immediately to my local garage. When I turned off the engine, I smelled a strong burning oil smell, as did the mechanic. The oil was checked and I was down 2 quarts even though I had had a recent oil change at that same facility. Read details...