20 Most Recent 1997 Subaru Impreza - Page 4 Questions & Answers

White smoke is usually coolant, oil is usually a blue color, most turbos r cooled by coolant so U may have a coolant leak in the turbo, may B a seal or crack in the turbo. Check your coolant level occasionally to C if it drops.

Yes, change the fuel pump.

fuel pump may be weak, not giving enough pressure

check cylinder head gasket,

Take the rad cap off when it is cold. Start the engine, and loosen a heater hose and see if you can get any air out. The level should rise in the rad, and maybe even come over the top a little, and then fall when the thermostat opens. You should be able to see coolant circulating in the rad if the water pump is working.

THis could be several things. Start by making sure that there is nothing under the hood that is hitting the belts or pulleys. Check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add enough to top it off according to the dipstick. If the oil is okay, look to see if it is dark, thin and runny. If so, change it and the filter. If that is all okay, it could be a valve or lifter. Watch for oily spots to show up on the rear bumper which would indicate that you are blowing oil out the bottom of the engine - not a good thing. Also watch for smoke coming out the tailpipe after the car is hot - don't confuse steam in the early morning's cool air with smoke.

should be 5 quarts

Good Evening, your problem is a normal wear and tear issue as that over time brake rotors can become slightly warped and the only time you feel it is when you step on your brakes. A normal rule of thumb on those systems is if you feel it in the steering wheel when you step on the brakes it is your front rotors, and if you feel it in your seat it is the rear rotors. Always change your brake pads at the same time you change your rotors to help the longevity of the brake pads. Glad to help.
Thanks,
Joey

You probably have a worn spot on your wire and when you press the pedal, you are pushing the wire against the frame and making a connection that lets the light get electricity. Ck the wire all the way around and tape the bare spot. Get someone to press the pedal to see if you can see where the wire is touching.

The cruise control light blinks when there is a problem with it.

Here's a link for a kit that repairs the Subaru 1997-1998 Cruise control system if not working:
http://www.mnrelectronics.com/sucrco1.html

your strong smell of fuel was in side the car , under the hood . ? now check to see if here is any gas leak under the hood --- gas line , filter. check under the car for any leak , or by the gas tank . it might be just sweating, make a good check , re ply me what you find

If the switch keeps melting, the heavy draw is down steam, not up steam.
The most likely is too bright of bulbs in the brake light sockets in back.
You can replace them with LED bulbs for only a little bit more, and it would probably stop the problem. But if not, you could install a relay. The switch would turn the relay on and off, and the relay would turn the bulbs on and off. Not hard to do.

The air filter is on passenger side in a large box mounted against fender well. It has 4 snap releases that will allow you to open and R & R the filter. Good luck and have a great day.

best thing is to get a haynes repair book on ur car,at any ,auto zone,,advance auto,,pep boys,,it will give u step by step on how to,,,,,hoped it help,,

It should be fine to make an HOUR trip. Its an emissions device thats giving you the check engine lite. Its put there by the manufacturer to nag you to bring the car in.

the clutch is slipping and needs replacing

muffler heat shield loose possibly. check when cold. or your starter gear could possibly be the problem

Ince you purchase it you will find it for it is the only item that will match the part. It will be located on the manifold by the throttle body area