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 thus any advice I am able to give is typically limited as a result. […]
I wanted to pass along some information that will affect a large number of vehicles, 5 years worth actually. Pretty much every NA (naturally aspirated) 4 cylinder model from 2006 to 2010. Essentially the front air fuel sensor is not correctly reaching operational temperature early enough in the start up cycle and until it does the […]
We see all to often deal with the financial devastation incurred by a driver due to an engine failure brought on by lack of oil changes and low oil levels. The average driver does not check their own oil anymore. The advice of manufactures to stretch out oil change intervals is dangerous when not […]
Subaru Parts Price Increases Subaru does not make a lot of the parts that are used in the production of your Subaru nor the parts sold at the Subaru Dealer parts department. A lot of the fast moving parts are available in the aftermarket by the same companies that made the parts originally. However […]
Not every customer automatically knows who should service their Subaru, many don’t do any research at all prior to making appointment somewhere. I often stress that you should have a good relationship with your service provider, so that when its time to have something done you know where your going. This can eliminate situations where you […]
When should I change or flush my Power Steering in my Subaru? One fluid that often goes neglected in a Subaru is the Power steering fluid, other than calling out the occasional inspection Subaru doesn’t really specify any real service interval and as such we have over the last few years dealt with more and […]
This is yet another Subaru that had a timing belt done at the Dealer, the only thing that was replaced was the belt and the tensioner, the rest were left to chance. I cant stress enough that most shops will ignore these items. At a Dealer the Tech will have to inspect these […]
Here is a Quick Video I took today at the shop demonstrating what is known as “dropped” exhaust valve guides. The vehicle is a 2000 Subaru Outback with the SOHC Subaru Engine. Once I have more time I will take some better pictures. This was a very common thing to happen to the Legacy […]
Subaru Radiator Hose Full Of Stop Leak Pictured above is an upper radiator hose on a 2002 Subaru Outback as you can see in the picture it is full of stop leak. The radiator was over 60% restricted after installation of the stop leak by another repair shop to the point where the vehicle […]
If you are a Subaru fan you may be aware that Subaru redesigned the 4 cylinder Boxer engine going into the 2011 Subaru Forester. I am very happy to inform our readers that the new engine design allows for the use of a much larger oil filter Part # 15208AA130. New Oil filter 2011 Subaru Forester Vs the […]