Brake pad replacement seems like a simple topic, but in reality, there are huge differences in brake pads available. Additionally, lots of shops will try and sell brake calipers with every brake pad replacement. Check the video out below to see Mike explain what makes Subaru brake pads the best, and why you may not […]
Well it seemed like Subaru owners may have dodged a bullet with this massive airbag recall by Takata but unfortunately news has just been released to add select model Subarus (and also some Saabarus) to the recall list. Fortunately most Subarus will not be affected but if yours is, you should be receiving a letter […]
If you have a 2008 Impreza or WRX and the clutch is starting to creak or pop be aware that it may be starting to have the spot welds break on the bracket that is affixed to the inner firewall. If you google this symptom you’ll find that there have been more than a handful of […]
According to the Seattle Police SPD Blotter, if you own a Subaru 2001 or older, you’re in the top 3 of the most stolen cars in Seattle. I have a tip that could help slow down that would be thief from being able to start your Subaru. Although some of the older Subarus have became a […]
Well now that the summer is winding down and the weather is due to change for the worse any time now, it’s time to check your tires. Once you’ve checked all the pressures it’s time to check for tread wear. Your all wheel drive Subaru may climb a snowy hill like a mountain goat on […]
This is just a follow up to a prior post about a strong fuel smell on the very cold mornings after the car has sat overnignt. As the cars age and fuel lines age, we’re hearing this complaint more frequently. In most cases it can be traced back to fuel line connections under the hood. […]
Has your Subaru ever been diagnosed with bad struts? How many of you have ever been in one of those chain tire stores getting a set of tires only to be told that you need new struts and that your worn out struts will wear out your new tires prematurely? It’s a question I […]
Subaru is an all wheel drive vehicle but it does have some limitations to beware of. If you’re ever stuck in the snow or elsewhere, your Subaru will try to apply a balance of power to each wheel the best it can. This works best if all wheels have some traction. If one or more […]
I wanted to pass along some very important information that Subaru has recently broadcast to it’s dealer network regarding recommended oil and required oil types on Subaru turbocharged models. Subaru states the following about it’s Genuine Subaru 5w-30 Synthetic Oil: Recommended for (2010 and prior) Turbo-charged Subarus Required on all 2011 turbocharged Subarus (Exception-2011 Forester requires […]
I just wanted to pass along some information about a recent recall that Subaru put out for Subaru 2002 and 2003 WRX vehicles with possible fuel leakage issues and fuel smell on cold days. Below is a link to the letter that Subaru has been sending out to WRX owners. Please take the time to read it. […]
