What to do with 1999 Forester Recall?

[Jim Knoll]

Hi, I could use some advice. I have a 1999 Subaru Forester basic model
and I live in Mpls, MN, USA. There have been two recalls against my
Forester. One recall is for fixing the changing idling speed. I guess
the idle problem of slightly changing RPMs while idling is/was a concern
from the factory and they wanted to fix it. Mine doesn't seem to have
that problem

The other recall is for the coolant change and the protectant additive
that is suppose to prevent head gasket leak or blow out.

I have not had either of these fixes applied. My Forester has 40K miles
on it and has had no coolant leaks or otherwise.

The big question is do I need to have the Subaru people fix something
that appears not to be broken - coolant additive? Or, can I put in the
additive myself?

Par of my issue is that I usually do my own maintenance and don't really
trust other service people. Heck they could mess up something worse than
it is now.

Can you give some suggestions or added wisdom to my above two recalls
and what to do about them?

Thanks much,

-Jim

 

[Alan]

Hi, I could use some advice. I have a 1999 Subaru Forester basic model
and I live in Mpls, MN, USA. There have been two recalls against my
Forester. One recall is for fixing the changing idling speed. I guess
the idle problem of slightly changing RPMs while idling is/was a concern
from the factory and they wanted to fix it. Mine doesn't seem to have
that problem

The other recall is for the coolant change and the protectant additive
that is suppose to prevent head gasket leak or blow out.

I have not had either of these fixes applied. My Forester has 40K miles
on it and has had no coolant leaks or otherwise.

The big question is do I need to have the Subaru people fix something
that appears not to be broken - coolant additive? Or, can I put in the
additive myself?

Par of my issue is that I usually do my own maintenance and don't really
trust other service people. Heck they could mess up something worse than
it is now.

Can you give some suggestions or added wisdom to my above two recalls
and what to do about them?

Thanks much,

-Jim

Get the recalls done at the dealer, especially the coolant additive. The
problem it solves is expensive, and having the work done will guarantee to
80,000 miles. This is a total no-brainer.

 

[Jim Knoll]

Get the recalls done at the dealer, especially the coolant additive. The
problem it solves is expensive, and having the work done will guarantee to
80,000 miles. This is a total no-brainer.

Thanks for the advice...

-Jim