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How Two Hours Can Save You Money Maintaining Your Subaru In Seattle and Across the USA.
Read your Owners manual.
In this day and age and due to the hectic pace of life many of us are forced to deal with.
There just isn’t enough time to take a few hours and read through your cars owners’ manual. But in this case exceptions really need to be made.
I realize that the Owners manual for your Subaru or any other car you own is not going to be very exciting reading by any stretch of the imagination. There is such a wealth of information in the manual, with regards to obtaining as much value out of your vehicle investment as possible.
I am often amazed at how many people still think the check engine light comes on at a predetermined mileage interval rather than indicating a problem. A quick read in the owner’s manual in the right section should clear up that myth. The check engine light comes on only when the vehicles computer commands it on as a result of a potential problem mostly in regards to the vehicle emissions system.
Also in the owner’s manual will be the section that spells out that anyone can service your Subaru or any other car for that matter including yourself! With no affect on the warranty.
But more importantly the manual is filled with vital information with regards to how often fluids and filters should need attention. How to safely operate the vehicle, how to change a flat tire, fluid requirements, on newer models there will be information about the alarm and keyless entry systems. This list can go on forever.
Knowing about these things can really save you money and keep you informed about your car.
Under maintaining or over maintaining your Subaru can really be costly as time passes by.
With gas prices at historic levels it is especially important right now to try and get as much out of your automotive dollar as possible. An hour or two spent reading your owners manual can go a long way in not only keeping you informed, but can also greatly reduce your costs and keep you safer.
New Subaru Recall Information Provided By All-Wheel Drive Auto, The Independent Subaru Expert
Subaru has recalled the following models due to a possible defect in the rear gate.
If you own one of the affected models you should set up an appointment with your local Subaru dealer service department to make sure everything is ok.
At All-Wheel Drive Auto we believe that customer service is much more than just servicing […]
First Update On The Subaru Legacy Hydrogen Generator Project.
First update and first setback.
So we have had a few questions about how the project is coming so here is the first update.
Due to the Subaru Legacy having ABS (Anti-Lock Braking) there really isn’t a whole lot of room in the engine compartment. The book we bought specs out a generator that won’t really fit […]
Can You Run Your Subaru Or Any Other Car On Water?
Can You Run Your Subaru on Water?
While we don’t yet know the true answer to this question, we will in the not to distant future.
After a friend asked me what I thought of the internet hype and you tube videos showing a “in the vehicle hydrogen generator” that creates browns gas or hho, I decided […]
How To Avoid Expensive Car Repairs With Your Subaru In Seattle.
Why you should have your car inspected before the warranty runs out!
If you have a car that has a warranty that is about to expire, you should really have a good thorough inspection done by an independent shop. Even if you aren’t having any problems there may be minor things that could turn into major […]
Servicing A Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Pictures by Scott Chytil http://www.chytilphoto.com/
So you are thinking about buying a hybrid. But is a owning hybrid right for you?
With gas prices once again on the rise, there is a good chance that the thought of owning a hybrid vehicle will cross your mind. There are significantly more choices now then there were just a couple […]
Expert Subaru Fuel Economy Tips.
With gas prices showing no signs of easing and the fact that we are still months away from what is normally considered “the summer peak driving season” this is when the oil companies get to charge us a little more for gas as the demand goes up, because we are crazy enough to want to […]
Independent Subaru Repair & Service Specialist In Seattle.
Why choose a Specialist over a Generalist? Independent over Dealer?
As a specialist we know your car better, especially when it comes to the right way to make economical repairs that a general repair shop wouldn’t know about or a Subaru dealer would never consider. Sometimes a vehicle will develop a pattern failure and a real […]
Seattle Subaru Service Specials
Seattle Subaru Service Specials.
With gas prices already as high $3.45 in some places and it isn’t even spring yet the quicker your Subaru is in tip top shape the more you will squeeze out of every drop of fuel you put in it.
From now to the end of March you can save 10% off our already […]
