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Information and tips about maintaining your Subaru.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Free Subaru Service In Seattle!
That right, get a Free oil change on your Subaru with any other service we provide!
Included is topping off the fluids, checking and setting the tire pressure and a visual inspection of filters, belts, bulbs, hoses etc.
Get your Subaru ready for Spring and Summer (yes it will stop snowing soon)
We are still offering 10% off […]
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 Spring Brake Service Special.
Seattle Subaru Spring Brake Service Special.
Your brakes are important, and as we head into spring and eventually into the summer driving season. Living in and around the great city of Seattle and its many hills its easy to recognize just how much we use and rely on our brakes. But we often see customers live […]
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 […]
The New Subaru Super Coolant Used In The Service And Repair Of Your New Subaru.
The new 2008 Subaru WRX STI and all of the 2009 model year Subaru’s use a new type of coolant dubbed by Subaru as “Subaru Super Coolant”. This coolant is blue in color and every bottle has a big “S” in the middle and a red cape on it.
According to Subaru the new Coolant must […]
How Many Miles Can I Get Out Of My Subaru?
How Many Miles Can I Get Out Of My Subaru?
While results will vary and the big variable is always how well the car has been maintained, what I can tell you is a Subaru is capable of going 300,000 miles. And if you are a regular maintenance type of owner you should expect to […]
