Subaru Head Gaskets Explained part II In this article I am going to cover the current trends with the Subaru Head gasket problem focusing only on the phase 2 2.5l SOHC from 1999 to 2011 in the Forester and 2000 to 2009 in the Legacy, Outback and Impreza with an emphasis on the 2005 […]
I recently finished installing a set of Rally Armor Mud flaps on a 2012 Outback and wanted to post some pictures. They Look great really add to the vehicle and do a great job of protecting the sides of the vehicle from the elements. The rear flaps do hang a bit low which I thought might be a concern in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before taking a road trip in your Subaru or any other car for that matter, you should make sure it’s ready to take you to your destination and more importantly, back. Here are some things that should be inspected before you go. Oil level and condition, if the trip is a thousand miles long […]
This comes up a lot it seems, we are often directed to a forum link or told that a Subaru dealer is stating something different than what is in the owner’s manual. What I can tell you is that just like a software update after the software is produced as a result of something learned […]
A fairly common repair we have had to make to the 2004 and up Turbo charged 2.5l is a valve job as a result of one or more burnt valves, but what is a burnt valve and more importantly how can I avoid it? Subaru Exhaust Valve Issue in Seattle Subaru Exhaust Valve Problem Seattle Subaru Burnt […]