# \#xt **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xt/3177.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [HELP-Subaru XT Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-subaru-xt-repairs/108198)
**Author:** [@abenjamin189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abenjamin189)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-subaru-xt-repairs/108198 "2017-09-29T23:12:37Z")
Hey there, first time poster here. I registered just so I can ask these questions. I’m very new to fixing up vehicles. In fact, this 1986 Subaru XT is the first one that I’m fixing up. And what a project it will be. It… --- ## [2005 Subaru 2.5XT 5-speed manual - hesitation between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-2-5xt-5-speed-manual-hesitation-between-2nd-3rd-and-3rd-4th-gears/73337)
**Author:** [@Giovina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giovina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-2-5xt-5-speed-manual-hesitation-between-2nd-3rd-and-3rd-4th-gears/73337 "2012-07-02T03:11:37Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru 2.5XT 5-speed manual Outback wagon and just recently the car is hesitating between gears (2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th). Once I get the car into 4th to 5th gear the hesitation goes away. The car runs grea… --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester XT with a bad turbo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xt-with-a-bad-turbo/61053)
**Author:** [@rlwsub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlwsub)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xt-with-a-bad-turbo/61053 "2011-09-03T11:19:30Z")
Hi...hoping for some help here. I've been reading threads on several websites about Subaru turbochargers failing early. I have a 2004 Turbo Forester. It's been maintained since purchased new at the same dealer wi… --- ## [07 Subaru Forester XT Fault Code P1410](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-subaru-forester-xt-fault-code-p1410/66456)
**Author:** [@07ForesterXT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/07ForesterXT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-subaru-forester-xt-fault-code-p1410/66456 "2011-08-31T20:32:00Z")
At a bit over 43K miles the check engine light came on with a blinking cruise light. Dealer has confirmed that both secondary injection pumps have failed for reasons unknown. I think this is part of the pollution control… --- ## [Subaru 2004 XT guzzling gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-xt-guzzling-gas/63980)
**Author:** [@subarujulie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarujulie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-xt-guzzling-gas/63980 "2011-04-24T01:03:40Z")
My Subaru has suddenly begun guzzling gas and we brought it in to our mechanic. He noticed that we had no oil left and that the turbo looked "cracked". He said the turbo might be the cause. Have you ever heard of this pr… --- ## [2005 Subaru Forester XT is TOAST](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-xt-is-toast/63384)
**Author:** [@cmongiardo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmongiardo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-xt-is-toast/63384 "2011-04-05T18:17:34Z")
I bought my car new. It began having a whining sound with acceleration recently (at 98+ thousand miles). A garage replaced the power steering pump, THEN told me I needed a turbo. No problem to drive it to dealership, w… --- ## [2009 subaru forester xt lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-xt-lemon/60148)
**Author:** [@rawoysters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rawoysters)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-xt-lemon/60148 "2011-02-02T22:00:46Z")
anyone else have a new car engine blown at 11000 k? (in the middle of the desert, summertime between calif. and arizona) or at 57000 K have a blown transmission?(in hollywood ca?) same car. Anyone else lose the love? --- ## [Ticking 05 Forester XT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-05-forester-xt/57532)
**Author:** [@Subydobido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Subydobido)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-05-forester-xt/57532 "2010-11-13T18:24:03Z")
My 2005 Forester XT w/5speed has a ticking sound that occurs, sync'd w/RPM, ONLY when the air intake is below 40 degrees. I does not go away until air intake is over 45 degrees. I cannot find it by listening with the hoo… --- ## [2005 Subaru Forester XT ate its turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-xt-ate-its-turbo/52121)
**Author:** [@DeadManWalking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeadManWalking)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-xt-ate-its-turbo/52121 "2010-08-24T22:31:36Z")
Hi all. I'm new here but have a disaster and need some advice... Cliffs: Turbo blew up on a 2005 Forester XT 2 months out of warranty. Car overheated when new due to a loose hose clamp. Is Subaru responsible or j… --- ## [Fan keeps running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-keeps-running/36311)
**Author:** [@bill\_in\_steamboat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill_in_steamboat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-keeps-running/36311 "2009-09-09T03:56:26Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru outback 2.5 xt. couple of months ago the fan was running almost constantly. I brought it to the dealer & they did something with the car?s computer. several days ago it started happening again, al… --- ## [Failures at 50,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failures-at-50-000-miles/34362)
**Author:** [@lionel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lionel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failures-at-50-000-miles/34362 "2009-08-25T19:04:11Z")
I now have replaced both emission control valves and the secondary air pump - all between 50,000 and 55,000 miles. Is this a standard problem with the turbo Forester, or with turbos in general? --- ## [Subaru Engine (Lack Acceleration) and Cruise Control Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-engine-lack-acceleration-and-cruise-control-problem/9351)
**Author:** [@04ForesterOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/04ForesterOwner)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-engine-lack-acceleration-and-cruise-control-problem/9351 "2008-01-14T03:55:54Z")
Need insight on Subaru (04 Forester XT) engine issue that occurred yesterday: car was running perfectly (weather was heavy snow, 30 degrees, icy); stopped to fill up for gas (premium); started engine and a few things hap…