My '99 OB is ready for the 90K maintenance stop. Does anyone know of a good non-dealer mechanic in the Twin Cities (MN) area to entrust this to? The...

Gene Goldenfeld

03-07-2005 12:35 PM
Gene Goldenfeld

What company manufactures it. Is it preferable to use OEM?

Jim

03-07-2005 12:11 PM
Jim Stewart

I have lost where I might have read online somewhere about an adjustment to the squeaky noise made when raising and lowering the (in this...

T

03-06-2005 04:29 AM
2Stroke

Some of the blazers, exploders etc that drive on island beach in NJ are no more capable than an outback.

Carl Taylor

03-06-2005 01:06 AM
Generic

Got my triple treads put on this week (replacing the OE Geolanders at 43,000 miles). All I can say is WOW! What a difference. Its a comfortable...

Dom

03-05-2005 01:28 PM
Jim

Can a loose gas cap cause the Check Engine light to com eon? My check engine light came on day before yesterday and then yesterday I noticed that the...

Porky

03-05-2005 10:10 AM
LB

All - 99 Legacy Brighton, A/T Does anyone have any comments regarding the quality of service at either of the dealers mentioned? I've been going...

Question Man

03-05-2005 08:53 AM
jabario@backpacker.com

Bonehenge wrote: Must be a Hyundai thing? :D Rick

JIM

03-05-2005 01:48 AM
hippo

When my CEL came on in the 98 Legacy, I checked the gas cap. Drove for a few days, and it stayed on, so I made an appt with the dealer. On my way to...

Hallan Blaggit

03-04-2005 04:37 PM
rob

Anyone know what or if there are any changes/upgrades to the 06 Outback? Ron -- And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong I'm right Where I belong...

Freedom55

03-04-2005 11:41 AM
Kurt C. Hack

Does Subaru offer a better stereo system? Or do they just have the one system that comes standard with all Subies?

Nicolaas

03-04-2005 11:38 AM
Kurt C. Hack

i have a 97 outback..last week my cel came on and i called the dealer and ha said to check gas cap....i did cel went off then about a 100 miles later...

wenwat

03-04-2005 07:24 AM
CompUser

Hi, I have a manual MY01 WRX and it goes great but I have a couple of questions about 2 things it has recently started doing. 1. Sometimes when I...

Sponge

03-03-2005 11:20 PM
Mike

i have a 2005 forester with a factory roof rack. i would like to get a solid system for transporting mountain bikes and snowboards. i like what i've...

newman

03-03-2005 09:23 PM
newman

I was washing my car today (hand held power washing place) and piece of paint (approx 4.5" square) came right off. I have zero rust on this car. I'm...

Scott

03-03-2005 05:15 PM
Sponge

I've got a '97 Legacy 2.2L engine. Which way do I turn the crankshaft pulley nut to take it off? The usual counter clockwise? It's on very...

wayne

03-03-2005 05:08 PM
TG

John Rethorst wrote: First of all, exhaust gas or gasoline? If it's exhaust gas, you need to have the exhaust systems checked. If it's gasoline,...

Jim Stewart

03-03-2005 04:37 PM
Larry Weil

Subaru colleagues, Our 1996 Legacy(Liberty in Oz) automatic sedan, 140K kms (c.90K miles), has developed a shudder in transmission when going around...

Evan BAILEY

03-03-2005 06:34 AM
Carl 1 Lucky Texan

MY05 WRX (US Version), 5-speed MT, 8,500 miles. Recently there has been a loud tranny hum in my car. It sounds exactly like a tire noise, but is...

Mike

03-03-2005 12:03 AM
Mike

We are at our wits end with our Volvo cross country which is seven years old. It is a solid car which drives well, but is always having electrical...

stevem46@aol.com

03-02-2005 08:12 PM
Bruce Helms

Right now, I have 43,000 miles on my Geolanders. They are ok on dry - but in snow they are slick...hence the need for new tires. Up until the last...

Dom

03-02-2005 04:43 PM
y_p_w

Does anyone have the torque specs for the rear strut bolts , upper & lower|? thanks.. //\\ "Live and don't learn, that's us." - - Hobbes

03-02-2005 03:27 PM

CEL comes on and car idles poorly unless we re-start. We have tried everything to eliminate this persistent problem. Has anyone else had similar...

casper

03-02-2005 08:23 AM
Kurt C. Hack

hi, I own a 92 4x4 subaru loyale wagon at about 244,000 km and the clutch seems to be starting to go. It's likely the original...

ryan

03-02-2005 06:42 AM
Ed Fortmiller

Does anyone have a layout or diagram of how the engine is put together on an 82 Subaru GL-10 with the 1.8L Front wheel drive engine?

Cole

03-01-2005 04:25 PM
Cole

I have received some bashing for the negative comments about MY 05 OBW. I wish that I could get excited about Subie like many of you obviously...

Nicolaas

03-01-2005 03:02 PM
Hallraker

I am moving to Tucson and want to get my Subaru STi transported. I would like to get an outfit with a decent record and am looking...

Jim Sanchez

03-01-2005 02:58 PM
Dave

i got an 82 GL-10 but the engine was already taken apart. i did an inventory and i dont have any oil pan bolts. where can i get them? its the 1.8L...

Cole

03-01-2005 10:13 AM
S

I have been reading about OBW drivers getting about 25-27mpg. I am getting 18-21mpg. I have a 2005 OBW 2.5i. Will it get better?

Nicolaas

03-01-2005 08:02 AM
WRXtreme

Can someone tell me how to remove the short section of fuel hose that goes from the injector rail to the injector? It is about 1.5 inches long,...

bill

02-28-2005 05:41 PM
bill

John Rethorst wrote: they are made of plastic now a days?

Erik Litchy

02-28-2005 03:59 PM
Edward Hayes

Just come back from Chicago auto show. Noted that B9 does not have the frameless windows. Quite disappointing. One of the last things which keeps me...

Andy Leszczynski

02-28-2005 03:14 PM
fooguy

Hi , I'm relatively new to this group. What exactly is OEM? Thank You

Patty Burwell

02-28-2005 10:22 AM
Patty Burwell

I recently bought a 2005 RS and i wanna make a quick 200HP from the 165 stock. Does anyone have any suggestions for basic engine upgrades for the...

Shubaroo

02-28-2005 09:55 AM
Ross

The check engine light came on in my Forester. I got the diagnostic code, PO106- manifold absolute pressure/barometric pressure...

Maddy

02-27-2005 09:05 PM
Greg

Vehicle has rear disc brakes with ABS. I need to replace the backing plates as one is rusting out and the other is following suit. To my surprise...

John

02-27-2005 02:25 PM
John

Subaru: You need to rethink your priorities and marketing. This tribeca thing is ugly and impractical. No flat cargo area. Easy to damage leather...

jabario@backpacker.com

02-27-2005 12:59 PM
Nicolaas

Have an 05 Forester and check engine light came on at 1000 miles. In addition, cruise light on dashboard blinks on and off. ANy ideas before I take...

Jim

02-27-2005 07:27 AM
Alan

My 05 Outback is wierd. When I leave to work in the morning, I back out of the driveway and when I put it in drive, the hit the gas, it doesn't...

Nicolaas

02-25-2005 06:43 PM
Jerseyj

Bit of a basic query. Just traded an Impreza HX for a JDM MY2000 Legacy RSK B4 4AT. Noticed tonight (first time parked on a hill) that the handbrake...

cobs

02-25-2005 04:52 PM
Blair Baucom

I`ve a 2000 W plate 4 door turbo Impreza with under 3000 miles on the clock. I`ve owned it from new its silver with full dealer service history....

Robscoobydoo

02-25-2005 01:55 AM
David Betts

I have posted this before, but it is worth repeating... I have a 1997 Subaru Outback and went looking and researching for a tire that would really...

Jeff

02-24-2005 04:48 PM
MJB

I am really a newbie about car maintenance. Can you guys let me know how much it will cost if I exchange all tires? The tire status is really...

chcjswo3

02-24-2005 01:59 PM
Mac Townsend

I contacted my dealership but they didn't know the answer. Nice. Looking for the size of the speakers in the front doors and tweeter. Thanks

Therapeutic

02-24-2005 08:06 AM
Bryan Lee

I have a 1995 Legacy wagon and the brakes were worn so I took it into the shop for service. I also mentioned that the ABS light came on...

CLIPPER

02-23-2005 07:28 PM
John

I'm waiting anxiously what kind of package the new Subaru WRC car is! http://subarutalk.com/News/article/sid=4.html

Enrique LaVerde

02-23-2005 06:49 PM
Enrique LaVerde

Okay, last year I lost the passenger side to a flying 2x4 (don't ask), this month I lost my driver's side to my spouse's Pathfinder. Why did Subaru...

Mike Cook

02-23-2005 06:37 PM
ismlv

I've had my Forester about a year now. No complaints except that there are numerous small dings in the rear door panels at the upper bulge. This is...

H

02-23-2005 08:53 AM
P T

Is switching for example from mineral oil to syntetic oil can coze engine oil leaks? specially if engine got 100k already

superukr

02-23-2005 07:48 AM
superukr

I am looking for a Subaru parts dealer that discounts. I need the new Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass w/Homelink unit. I have heard it is available as a...

ZZ

02-22-2005 07:30 PM
jabario@backpacker.com