Questions that I seem to get a lot pertain to the Check engine light on your Subaru coming on unexpectedly (is there any other way) and a lot of questions really go unanswered as the light is meaningless with out a code thus any advice I am able to give is typically limited as a result.  As found in the two articles I have written in regards to the check engine light on your Subaru vehicle.

https://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-check-engine-light-explained/

https://allwheeldriveauto.com/seattle-subaru-check-engine-light-part-ii/

I thought I would start to suggest some products that might help narrow the gap a bit, and I really do need to point out that it is my opinion that every 1996 and newer vehicle should have a basic code scanner in the glove box or the cargo area, that way if it comes on you can at least scan it your self and if its a gas cap related code move on and if its a misfire code get it into the shop as well as having some sort of basic idea as to what system may be a affected. If you can work a smart phone you can work a code reader. Knowing the code is just step one but its a step in the right direction.

If you own a code reader such as the one I have linked two below, when asking about a check engine light you will have a code number and I can at least point you in some sort of a direction and make suggestions about whether or not you can ignore it or should stop driving it.

Thanks for reading

Justin
All Wheel Drive Auto

Helping you get the most out of your Subaru!