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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Is The Power Steering Making Noise on My Subaru Outback?
We have had a lot of Questions from all over the country on this subject so I thought I would provide some information. This issue is typically found on the 2000 to 2004 Subaru Outback and Subaru Legacy. There will be pictures up next week to help illustrate what is going on.
Here is the usual […]
What is a tire pressure monitoring system? And is this a sign of more to come?
What is a tire pressure monitoring system? And is this a sign of more to come?
A while back there were two companies, one that built an SUV and another that built tires for said SUV. Basically the two companies really didn’t put there heads together when it came to the tire pressure requirements of […]
What To Do if Your Car Is Flood Damaged.
Wow we have had some awful weather lately. We hope everyone is safe.
If you or someone you know has a car involved in the flood, here are some tips that will help you avoid a bigger problem.
If there is any chance that the engine has ingested any water at all it must not be started […]
