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πŸš— DB Electrical SMT0148 New Subaru Starter 2.5L for Forester 1998-2002, Impreza 1997-2003 with Automatic Transmission Review

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Description of πŸš— DB Electrical SMT0148 New Subaru Starter 2.5L for Forester 1998-2002, Impreza 1997-2003 with Automatic Transmission

Spec: Unit Type: Starter, Voltage: 12, Rotation: CCW, Teeth: 9, KW: 1.4, Starter Type: PMGR. Replaces OEM Numbers: ARROWHEAD: SMT0148, ARROWHEAD (OEM) (OLD): M1T84481, CARGO: 111451, J & N: 410-48231, LESTER: 17723, MITSUBISHI: M1T84481, M1T86481, NSA (OLD): STR-3088, REMY LIGHT DUTY: 17292, SUBARU: 23300-AA390. Compatible With/Replacement For: SUBARU: FORESTER 1998-2002, IMPREZA 1997-2003. 1-year warranty protects you after your purchase. We're confident that our products will work flawlessly once installed in your vehicle. But in a rare case that it does not, we'll replace it anytime within one year of your order. If you have a problem, we will take every step to assist you, contact us for a replacement. 100% New aftermarket Starter built to meet OEM specifications for Subaru.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good replacement for starter motor

Fits my 2001 Forester perfectly. While other reviews complain about noise, I found this starter a lot quieter than my old one. Runs faster too!

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Older model

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Makes a loud grinding noise

The car starts well but makes a grinding noise when separated from the flywheel. I do not recommend. I'm glad I can fix the old one, maybe I'll have to do the job again.

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Almost never

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great starter! in starters

I've heard reports of it making strange noises. Must be from the people who installed it wrong! If you tightened the starter without massaging it, you did something wrong. This starter starts my car very quickly and doesn't make any strange noises. 1000% satisfied!

Pros
  • Durable finish
Cons
  • Replacement availability

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A Bit of Good and Bad - Starter

This starter was fairly easy to replace but once it was in place and I tried to start my 01 Forester it gave out a high pitched screech. The squeaking has gotten better since then, but it was a little annoying at first. Unfortunately it works perfectly, because all in all it was a good buy.

Pros
  • Handy Thing
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does the job for next to nothing

works but the one I have makes a weird noise on start up, maybe it will pass over time but I've had it running about 5-6 times already let it go, and that was it from time to time loud. UPDATE: It's been about a month now and it's still working but still making crazy noises.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works as it should. 2k is still expensive.

Works as it should. Since the gear metal has a grainy texture when new, I would install it first by applying lithium grease to the teeth to loosen it once the engine starts and you release the key. My gear has worn out and is no longer binding, otherwise a good starter.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Volume

Revainrating 1 out of 5

RUN FROM THIS COMPANY! TERRIBLE PRODUCTS!

Do not buy from this company! These starters don't work. And to top it off, they claim to have excellent customer service, which is not true. The product never worked from the start. I took it for a test in the Auto Zone but it's dead dead. This was for a 2000 Subaru Forester 2.5L. Bad products, bad customer service, just plain bad!

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • Speed