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Subaru Parking Light Switch

Subaru FAQ # 1, I can’t seem to get my parking lights to shut off, what’s going on?

Q. I can’t seem to get my parking lights to shut off, what’s going on? A. You may have inadvertently bumped the rocker switch located on top of your steering column, which will allow the parking lights to come on even when the key is off. Start with checking the switch, if that does not resolve your issue, send us an email service@allwheeldriveauto.com or call us at 425 828 3600.

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Whats Included With Your Subaru Oil Change

    An Oil Change on your Subaru at All Wheel Drive Auto includes. New oil filter New drain plug gasket 5w30 Synthetic blend oil or full synthetic as required or requested We will check and top off the following. Washer Fluid Coolant (including the new Subaru Super Coolant) Transmission and Differential Fluids Brake Fluid Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Power Steering Fluid We will check and correct your tire pressure as

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Subaru Service Seattle

Do I Have to Take My Subaru to a Subaru Dealer?

  If you read enough of the articles on this website and then the question and answer session that follows you will see that the perplexing issue of do I have to take my Subaru to the Dealer as well as “Should I take my Subaru to the Subaru Dealer?” often comes up. I want to address the first part, the factual answer to this question is only for warranty

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Subaru Winterize Tips 2012

  What To Do To Your Subaru Before Winter Arrives! With the Storms on the East coast having crippling effects I thought it important to take a moment and remind my readers how important and often overlooked a little planning can be when it comes to your car.  No one could have fully known the extent to which Sandy would damage infrastructure, but if you plan ahead you will have

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The Best Independent Subaru Repair Shop In The Puget Sound

  Please Vote Us As The Best Independent Subaru Repair & Service Shop In The Puget Sound.  We are competing again this year for  the King 5 Evening Magazines Best Of Western Washington  for 2012.  Your Vote would really mean a lot to us this year.  I have provided a Link Here BEST Repair Thank You! Justin and the Crew

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Failed Aftermarket Subaru Head Gasket

One Reason Why Your Subaru Head Gasket Repair May Not Last?

  One Reason Why Your Subaru Head Gasket Repair May Not Last?   In the Picture below you will see the “Whiz Wheel” marks I often comment about and express opposition to. This is a far cry from a refinishing average of RA 50; this head gasket had no chance of sealing against such a coarse surface and as a result it didn’t.  The Customer had a general repair shop

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Key less Entry & Your Subaru

  You may have a key, you may even use it to open the car door, or you could use a key fob or remote to open the door and disarm the security system if equipped.  A new car will perform this function flawlessly 99% of the time with 1% falling into a warranty concern. Over time the simple use of the key fob will drain the battery and at

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Subaru Battery

Summer Subaru Battery Help

  Now that we are in the middle of summer and the temperatures have been steadily high, it’s a good time to point out that your Subaru’s battery really takes a beating during the summer months; the effects of this are not always immediately apparent and in fact may not show up until the following winter. One of the situations that can happen is that some of the fluid in

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Six Star Subaru Head Gasket

Six Star Subaru Head Gasket Kits

A little about the Six Star Head Gaskets for your Subaru  If you want to replace your Head gaskets once and once only the Six Star Head Gasket is the one for you! The SIX STAR MLS “STOPPER” HEAD GASKET for Subaru is ideal for both aluminum heads and aluminum blocks. A better alternative compared to other gaskets made of bonded materials that fail prematurely due to load and heat

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