Hi there,
This is probably on the site somewhere, but I haven't found it yet, so sorry if this is a repeat.
I have a WONDERFUL 1999 Subaru Forrester that I adore, but it's apparently not feeling so well. When I put my foot on the gas it takes a minute to catch up and actually accelerate, and sometimes it shudders as it does. It idles very rough. It's worse in the rain, especially, and when first driving, but doesn't do it all the time. The check engine light is coming on and off, (not blinking,) but sometimes it's on and sometimes not. : / My mechanic said he thought it was the transmission, (@ about $3400,) and to take it to the Subaru dealership. I'm planning on doing that, just haven't had time with my work schedule. A friend who's had several Forresters says that it should go away if I have the Fuel Filter serviced? It's only at about 75,000 miles, so it shouldn't be the transmission anytime soon, should it? Also interesting is that my mother has the exact same car, and she has the same issue, mine's just worse right now.
Anyone experienced this? I'm planning on taking it in, but I'd love to have some idea what I'm dealing with. Thanks for reading! : ) Kali