At the shop one of the more common things we see, and hear about are repairs that just didn’t last. Usually its “cheap part” related. Such is the case with the “Made in China” clutch disc pictured below. Broken, Made In China Subaru Clutch Disc Broken Subaru Clutch Disc This part lasted a little over […]
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 tips that have helped me through the years get good service out of my […]
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 service minus the fluids. The Service Kit includes Air Filter, PCV Valve, Fuel Filter, […]
We often come across Subaru’s that the current owner is ready to part ways with, we refer those drivers to a used car lot we work with. There is a different story to each of them. We have a solid fleet of loaner cars that used to belong to customers that decided to not make […]
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 numbers from the automakers and by data compiled by AAA. The troubling thing is that […]
I wanted to post some information about three relatively new recalls impacting Subaru Models right now. There is a recall that affects the wiper motor on the Subaru Legacy and Outback models produced from 2010 to 2011, there is a possibility that the wiper motor can overheat and yes catch fire. There is a […]
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 no. If you have done a pre-purchase inspection and had it deemed a good […]
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 […]