Valve Adjustment 1999 Subaru Forrester

Asked by afcollins Jul 19, 2012 at 08:58 PM about the 1999 Subaru Forester L

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is it possible to adjust the valves on a 1999 Subaru Forrester?  If so, how?

2 Answers

4,445

No adjustment, they are hydraulic. If you get rattle or tapping you might look at the type of oil you're using. I think that engine takes a straight 30 weight.

40

After 1998 they went to a SOHC with adjustable valves. So you can adjust your valves

4 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Chris W
    Reputation
    11,360
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    9,750
  • #3
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    6,210
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Outback
52 Great Deals out of 1,084 listings starting at $3,495
Used Toyota RAV4
124 Great Deals out of 2,931 listings starting at $6,950
Used Honda CR-V
156 Great Deals out of 4,959 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota 4Runner
18 Great Deals out of 514 listings starting at $6,825
Used Subaru Impreza
36 Great Deals out of 652 listings starting at $5,995
Used Subaru Legacy
27 Great Deals out of 210 listings starting at $3,495
Used Toyota Tacoma
43 Great Deals out of 682 listings starting at $9,975
Used Toyota Camry
45 Great Deals out of 1,150 listings starting at $3,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.