There have been a few requests for this over the last few weeks, so I updated an older article and added some tips at the end. I am sure I missed a few things here and there but thats what editing later is for. Subaru model list and engine configuration, U.S. specifications (As best as […]
I wanted to post a few pictures and let everyone know that Subaru has finally changed the head gasket design for the 2010 models 2.5L N/A (Naturally Aspirated) models. The gasket pictured below resembles the Head Gasket used in the Turbo models, the Tribeca, as well as the 2nd generation 2.2l and the updated gasket […]
One of the more recent trends on the 2005 and newer platforms is for the head lights to live a very short life. There are a few reasons as to why this happens. One of the key reasons the bulbs don’t last, is that the lights spend a lot of time on, which over time weakens […]
A couple of common things you may not know about your Subaru.
Your Subaru Wheel bearings Explained. So there are many models of Subaru, many different platforms, or generations. I will have to break this up into more than one article or it will be just too hard to follow. This first article will focus on the Subaru Forester, but many of the Subaru models use the […]
Subaru practices lean manufacturing, and as a result if they can eliminate part numbers to keep things simple they will greatly lower their costs, but there are some unintended consequences sometimes. Nowhere is this more obvious than their oil filters and how they have changed, superseded and morphed through the last few years. The O.E. […]
Ken will be at the west coast Subaru show this weekend. More information can be found here about the show. https://www.westcoastsubarushow.com/ Ken will be there, camping out, taking pictures and handing out goodies here and there.
Through the years a lot has changed about diagnostic procedures and more importantly the tools in which are used to help a Technician reach the right conclusions. Pictured below are the three different Subaru Select monitors that have been in use. The current version is part scan tool and part pc based platform that also […]
So, your Subaru is due for its timing belt repair / replacement. Your owner’s manual states replace the timing belt at 105k for most models produced after 1996. Most will call around looking for the best price and not having any idea it’s really not the same as shopping for a TV or a mattress. […]
We are very happy to introduce Ken. After a long career at 2 dealerships both as a technician and more importantly a Subaru Parts expert he has brought his extensive Subaru parts knowledge, desire to help customers, and real passion for Subaru to All Wheel Drive Auto. When Ken is not working, his 1998 […]