Subaru Forester Second generation (SG) - Facelift (2006 - 2008)

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Second generation (SG) - Facelift of Subaru Forester has been in production since 2006 by 2008.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (SG) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 1.4 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 50 lbs.
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Subaru Forester Second generation (SG) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | EJ255 Turbo, 2.5L H-4, 240 HP, |
EJ253, 2.5L H-4, 162 HP, 167 lb/ft | |
Length | 176.60 in |
Width | 68.30 in |
Height | 65.00 in |
Wheelbase | 99.40 in |
Curb weight | 3090 - 3320 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 51.60 in |
Rear hip room | 51.60 in |
Front Headroom | 39 - 39.8 in |
Rear Headroom | 36.9 - 39.8 in |
Front shoulder room | 53.50 in |
Rear shoulder room | 53.60 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 15.90 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 19 - 23/24 - 29 |
Towing capacity | 2400 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.6 - 8.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.9 - 16.4 sec |
Subaru Forester Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Forester Second generation (SG) - Facelift production period from 2006 to 2008 drivers have reported 172 complaints. The most common problems are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2008 Forester |
38
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2007 Forester |
58
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2006 Forester |
76
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. while backing into a driveway at 5 mph in reverse the vehicle accelerated... |
30
~ 43065 miles |
ENGINE the check engine light went on - flashing. i drove immediately to my local garage. when i turned off the... |
22
~ 87712 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a fire broke out in the interior of our car while parked. the passenger door was destroyed and the interior... |
13
~ 76883 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought the car in may of 2008. on feb. 29 the check engine light and the traction control light... |
13
~ 58040 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally strong gasoline fuel... |
13
~ 47675 miles |
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number:... |
12
~ 107709 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM took car in for routine recall items (campaign wvu-31 and campaign wvl-22). during one way fuel valve removal strong smell... |
12
~ 75713 miles |
AIR BAGS a fire broke out in the interior of our car while parked. the passenger door was destroyed and the interior... |
9
~ 93998 miles |
STEERING i have problem with my 2008 subaru forester. when i quickly turn steer wheel for changing lane the car seems... |
9
~ 79408 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this happened while driving on a freeway. weather was sunny in the 20s pavement was dry but there were short... |
7
~ 72692 miles |
TIRES i purchased 4 new kumho solus kr21 p215/60r16 tires on july 18 2013 from tiresouth in atlanta ga. when i... |
7
~ 6712 miles |
POWER TRAIN this happened while driving on a freeway. weather was sunny in the 20s pavement was dry but there were short... |
6
~ 81124 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING we purchased a subaru forester 2008 in the fall of 2007. at about 4 years or 40 000 miles the... |
6
~ 37417 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE a fire broke out in the interior of our car while parked. the passenger door was destroyed and the interior... |
5
~ 42200 miles |
SEATS a fire broke out in the interior of our car while parked. the passenger door was destroyed and the interior... |
4
~ 68675 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there are two problems with the 2006 subaru forester that i have. it has less than 5000 miles on it... |
4
~ 42111 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. while the contact was seated in the front passenger seat the air bag... |
3
~ 9720 miles |
WHEELS bearings and hub assembly - road noise from rear of auto 65k miles changed to new tires 70.5k road noise... |
3
~ 75000 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. while changing gears between the speeds of 10 and 20 mph the vehicle... |
3
~ 1428 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES second incident occurred 02/18/13 when we were going 70 mph on a interstate highway. the mileage on the car this... |
2
~ 20475 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY driver's floor mat pulls on retention hook which is only anchored to the carpet floor not the underlying metal floor.... |
2
~ 9000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the manufacturer provided tires that wear at an excessively rapid pace resulting in a car accident due to losing traction... |
2
~ 7887 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN in 2007 i bought a new subaru forester. the transmission jumps & snaps while changing gears. sometimes the whole car... |
2
~ 52000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problem 1: date in: 5/22/07date out: 5/23/07 problem: brakes or transmission locked up i had to have the vehicle towed... |
2
~ 14070 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. when the contact's wife who is of normal height and weight sits in... |
2
~ 5500 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2006 forester low beam headlights failed to provide sufficient light for safe travel. *ts ***transferred to nvs220**** the head light... |
2
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CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru forester. the contact took the vehicle to a tire shop to purchase a... |
1
~ 136000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. while attempting to unlock the driver side door the keyless locking mechanism... |
1
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CHILD SEAT i own a recaro signo convertible car seat that was manufactured in november of 2008. i am having issues with... |
1
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STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i own a recaro signo convertible car seat that was manufactured in november of 2008. i am having issues with... |
1
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SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof was not closing properly. it was later determined that the electrical sunroof motor was going bad and needed to... |
1
~ 56175 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER we purchased a subaru forester 2008 in the fall of 2007. at about 4 years or 40 000 miles the... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i bought the car in may of 2008. on feb. 29 the check engine light and the traction control light... |
1
~ 47600 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING secondary air pump and valve failure. subaru admits these are not part of power train but denies these are covered... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2007 subaru forester. consumer writes to express a recent experience with subaru of america inc. *tgw the consumer stated his... |
1
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AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns 2007 subaru forester. she purchased the vehicle brand new in july 2007 and in august of 2009... |
1
~ 12819 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. the rear driver's side tire went flat and was replaced with a yokohama... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY rear tailgate hydraulic struts fail and tail gate falls! this has happened 3 times on my 2006 subaru forrester ll... |
1
~ 31431 miles |
STRUCTURE the moon roof does not always close. all the way. at times it will go to a point where it... |
1
~ 18983 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. after freezing rain on february 12 2008 the windshield cracked approximately 20 inches... |
1
~ 18980 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i parked facing downwards on a steep hill . after about 1 1/2 hrs. returned to my new 2008 subaru... |
1
~ 608 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i parked facing downwards on a steep hill . after about 1 1/2 hrs. returned to my new 2008 subaru... |
1
~ 608 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS constant vibration from tires at 65mph or faster gets worse as the speed increases. *tr... |
1
~ 10 miles |
EQUIPMENT floating around floor mat problem on my 2008 subaru forester. i bought my forester in december of 2007. within a... |
1
~ 2000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru forester. the vehicle has yokohama geolandar size p215/60r16 tires. while driving 30 mph the... |
1
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LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. the vehicle does not have a key hole on the liftgate or passenger... |
1
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LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. the vehicle does not have a key hole on the liftgate or passenger... |
1
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RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS on oct. 5 2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking... |
1
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RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS on oct. 5 2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking... |
1
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HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS on oct. 5 2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking... |
1
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BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2006 subaru forester bumper scratched and repaired without customer knowing. customer states that the dealer told her the car was... |
1
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FOOT CONTROL/VALVE > CONTROLS > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i was driving slowly down the street made a left turn into a parking lot. perhaps i turned a little... |
1
~ 17200 miles |
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE in late 2006 i noticed that when my vehicle is stopped and idling there is a strong raw fuel smell... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated upon opening the driver door there was a smell of burning plastic inside the vehicle. the... |
1
~ 13500 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there are two problems with the 2006 subaru forester that i have. it has less than 5000 miles on it... |
1
~ 2500 miles |
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS what idiot determined that a yellow warning light concerning the status of the passenger-seat airbag should be on 100% of... |
1
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CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my wife and leased two new 2006 subaru foresters in may 2006. since we obtained the vehicles both exhibited a... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Forester and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Forester to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Coilovers
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maXpeedingrods Coilover Adjustable for S...
- 【Fit Perfectly】 For Subaru Impreza WRX 2000.08-2007.06 GDA GD9 GGA; For Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2000.10-2004.06 GDB (RIM P.C.D.=100); For Saab 9-2X 2005-2007 GGA GGE (ATTETION: Our front lower mount is PCD100, which is different...
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POLEMOTOR Coilovers Shock Absorbers Susp...
- Compatible for Subaru Impreza WRX 2002-2007 GDA GDB (WRX Wagon, 2.5RS Models)
- Compatible for Subaru Forester 2003-2008 GDA GDB
- Compatible for Saab 9-2X 2004 2005
- Compatible for Subaru Legacy 94-98 GDA GDB
- Pillow ball top...
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MOSTPLUS Coilovers Struts Compatible wit...
- Application: Compatible with 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza GDA GDB STI 【NOTE】: These Coilovers Strut will "Lowering your car" and DOES NOT keep to Original Ride Height.
- Spring Rate: Front: 8kg/mm ; Rear:6kg/mm; 4 bolts in top...
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Godspeed MSS0570-B compatible with Subar...
- Compatible With Subaru Forester (SG) 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007; Excludes Self-Leveling Suspensions
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm/6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of...
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Emotion Coilover Suspension 24-Level Ful...
- Fitment compatible with Suzuki Swift (ZC32S), 2012-2017. NOT compatible with vehicles using Air Suspension
- Front Spring Rate 4.5K, Rear Spring Rate 3K - Separate Spring
- Front uses the Stock Top Mount Plate, Rear uses the...
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Godspeed MRS1430-B MonoRS Coilover Suspe...
- Compatible With Subaru Forester (SG) 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007; Excludes Self-Leveling Suspensions
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm/6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 32 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Steel Alloy Shock With 32 Levels of...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....

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