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Subaru Low Oil Level Light

Justin Stobb — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:18:21 +0000

The current model Subaru Outback with the 3.6l H6 incorporates something Subaru has never done and that’s a low oil level sensor and warning indicator (yellow in color). This is not to be confused with the low oil pressure light …

Subaru Timing Belt Tensioner Failure

Justin Stobb — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:05:13 +0000

Below are a couple of pictures of a failed Timing belt idler we recently replaced, because it came out of a Subaru with a manual transmission there is a belt guide just above the crankshaft sprocket that prevented the belt from coming off, so …

Seattle Subaru Winter Use Tips

Justin Stobb — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:12:33 +0000

Just a couple of Quick tips about winter use and your Subaru

Remember to turn off your wipers before shutting off your car when arriving at your destination, or you may find your wipers frozen to the windshield when the …

2012 Subaru Outback With Rally Armor Mud Flaps Installed

Justin Stobb — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:07:42 +0000

I recently finished installing a set of Rally Armor Mud flaps on a 2012 Outback and wanted to post some pictures.

They Look great really add to the vehicle and do a great job of protecting the sides of the vehicle from the elements. The rear …

Subaru Fall and Winter Driving Tips

Justin Stobb — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:35:12 +0000

With some real snow forecasted for the mountain passes and quite a bit of lower level rain and wind coupled with this really being the first significant storm of this fall and winter I thought I would post a few …

Subaru Parts Special

Justin Stobb — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:01:22 +0000

For the Subaru Owner who wants to tackle some of the maintenance aspects of their Subaru themselves we have a parts special for the 1996 to 1999 Legacy Outback with the 2.5l (DOHC) Engine. This is everything needed to perform the 60k …

Subaru Maintenance: Check your Oil!

Justin Stobb — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:13:57 +0000

Subaru Repair Seattle: Check Your Oil!

There is a video at the end of this post describing how to check your oil.

The average driver is keeping their car longer than they used too this is evident in the sales …

Subaru Power Steering Fix Video

Justin Stobb — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:06:09 +0000

Subaru Power Steering

We have a lot of calls about this, it appears my article wasn’t enough so here is a quick video about how to correct the belt shroud.

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Should I Buy An Aftermarket Warranty For My Subaru?

Justin Stobb — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:09:56 +0000

Should I Buy An Aftermarket Warranty For My Subaru?

One of the questions that comes up typically when buying a new to you used car is “Should I Buy An Aftermarket Warranty For My Subaru”?

Generally speaking I usually suggest …

Subaru Check Engine Light Code Reader Suggestion

Justin Stobb — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:47:20 +0000

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 …