As Memorial day approaches, it marks the beginning of the Summer Driving season and for many that means it’s time to either begin or plan a road trip somewhere fun. The last thing anyone needs is a breakdown on the road, especially if it’s a road less traveled (which is very possible if you own a […]
In early 2000 Subaru had some issues with external coolant leaks from the Head gaskets. Subaru issued a Campaign (WWP-99) instructing Subaru Dealers to install a bottle of what they called coolant conditioner, which was essentially stop leak. This kicked the can down the road if you will at best. Subaru Coolant and Conditioner […]
We have encountered a few newer Model Subaru Outbacks (2010 to 2014) with a check device error message when a smart phone, tablet etc is plugged in. This would include my 2012 Subaru Outback. Subaru just a couple of months ago put out a TSB ( Technical Service Bulletin) to help explain this. There is […]
This week at the shop we had a 2013 Subaru Outback come here to us all the way from eastern Washington as the owner was not satisfied with the lack of service he was getting as his local Subaru dealer in regards to a noise he is hearing in his Subaru with 13,000 miles on […]
Pictured below is a set of circumstances that led to a customer of a Subaru Impreza WRX having to spend some pretty serious money. An expense that could have been avoided, if only our advice was followed. The Owner of the Subaru in question paid to have a Subaru Dealer replace thew timing […]
Subaru Eyesight As with any new technology there will always be things that are not known by many until stumbled upon on accident. Such is the case with repairing rock chips on newer Subaru models equipped with Subaru’s new feature Eyesight ®. This is not the entire windshield mind you, but just a portion of […]
Preparing Your Subaru For Fall As Summer comes to a close and Fall is upon us its important to take a little time and make sure you and your Subaru are ready for the changes that occur with Fall. The first thing to remember is that increased rain creates slippery road […]
Every year, hundreds of tons of oil and other petroleum-related products make their way to lakes, rivers, streams and the Puget Sound. Most of this toxic pollution comes from small drips from cars and trucks. To help combat this ASA and the Department of Ecology have put together a program geared at reducing the amount […]
Summer is here and school is out and for many that means it’s time to either begin or plan a road trip somewhere fun.The last thing anyone needs is a breakdown on the road especially if it’s a road less traveled. Before venturing out to wherever your journey may take you and your […]
Pictured below is the fuel line under the bracket that bolts to the intake manifold on the passenger side of the 2000 to 2004 Legacy and Outback models. I have mentioned this before as being problematic for minor fuel leaks that create a major fuel smell mostly during cold weather. As the temperature has just […]