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I don't know what work has been done to Red recently. Would you guys recommend getting the oil, etc changed now? I'm taking Red to the dealer to have him put on the computer before the 60,000 miles are up, so I could do it then. I'm not to the point yet where I can change oil myself, but I'd love to learn.
The dogs love Red.
Thanks!
Kathy
Re what services need to be performed: since you're coming up on the 60K mark I suggest you consider going ahead and have them perform the 60K services. That way you'll know that everything's current.
-Frank P.
-mike
Greg - As for the AT Oil light, mine comes on when starting the car, but, it does not flash. It's on for about 3 seconds. Hey another Greg! 3,242 more and we can give Dave a run for the money.
Greg
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Regards,
Frank
A fumoto valve would be a good idea if you do this.
-juice
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Has anyone else had this problem? How do I get Subaru to fix my brakes?
Thanks,
Mark
my valve lash needs to be set badly, I have a ton of chatter. it's a pain in the [non-permissible content removed] though, and it's not a warranty item in my case. anyway if you have full oil and it's within Subaru's recommendations (so probably 5w30 or 10w30) then visit your dealer. if their demo cars make the same noise, chalk this one up to OCD. if yours is noticably louder and again, you're not low on oil, then ask them to set your valve lash to the minimum factory spec. it's not bad with a lift.
-Colin
To add to Colin's message, the DOHC Phase I engines have solid lifters. They're also adjusted using shims so they make a racket when it's cold.
I believe it was the fomer 2.2L engines that used hydraulic lifters.
Ken
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I'd just take it out and bang it on your steps. I don't plan on replacing mine on my trooper, and I've been on 3 off-road trips since I replaced it.
-mike
Ross
That's one reason why I replaced my filters with Amsoil and K&N (wife's OB). You get 'em dirty, you just clean them.
Are you going again this w/end?
Dennis
Greg
Mark
The PB is close we can head down with like 4 cars any weekend we want to. So long as we have at least 2 or 3 in the group.
-mike
I am confused. I saw this on Cobb Tuning
http://www.cobbtuning.com/tech/dohc/index.html
"As they rotate, they push down on a Hydraulic Lash Adjuster which sits right on top of the valve stem. This design uses oil pressure to automatically adjust the valve lash which gives us a maintenance free head design."
Colin:
You are right of course about there not being lifters. I was focusing on the fact that there was nothing hydraulic and therfore it was a "solid" connection, so noise is normal. Having seen a valve lash setting that specified an actual clearance and not "zero lash" or "zero lash +" didn't help my limited thinking.
Regards,
Frank
Me too. That's what I was told by the Subaru Master Technician. Cobb Tuning is a good source so now I'm not too sure myself.
Ken
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I believe our CA gas must blow all year 'round because I never get better than 24 MPG. Subaru Santa Cruz replaced our clutch (warranteed) and still it is not perfect - no other problems though - except loud injectors once in a while.
Thanks - mort
OT - I want to live in SC. Are the home prices coming down?
bit
Having worked on other DOHC cars, I'm really impressed with the Subaru SOHC design (as seen on the Cobb website) roller bearing rocker arms and screw valve adjustment. A basically simple and effective design.
Jim
My brakes never seem to squeek. I should knock on wood, I guess.
-juice
I e-mailed you about a week ago with a follow-up on the tranny whine I've been experiencing. Did you get it?
Ken
Thanks for your patience.
Patti
Hope you have a good weekend despite the recent tragedies.
Ken
My Sube was bought used from a dealer (previously a rental) and has been not had any problems through 21k. I will put on about 10k miles a year, since I commute mostly by train.
I would appreciate opinions or experiences with this coverage.
Thanks in advance..John
Make sure they are a true Subaru warranty, offered by the manufacturer, not a 3rd party. Also check if there is any deductible.
-juice
Never take the first offer, and read the fine print. If you're interested in those warranties after reading the fine print, start by offering HALF what they're asking for and slowly work your way up.
-Colin
My previous vehicle was a 1991 Mazda Protege, whose only major repair was a strut covered under warranty and the exhaust system. It cost very little to maintain, other than normal maintenance. It was a manual and the clutch was still good after 92K miles when I sold it.
On the other hand I did get an extended warranty for my 2000 Honda Odyssey with the power sliding doors. It was $850 for 100k miles. I figured with all the electronics in it, a longer warranty might be prudent.
Thanks again & cheers..John
In 3+ years I have yet to use my warranty.
-juice
I am wondering if all parking lights stop working when one goes out. Can anybody give me suggestions? Thank you.
All fuses are good, including the tail light fuse, all relays are good too. I don't really mind being w/o my parking lights, but my tail lights are not working, yet brake lights, all 5, work fine. Since my first post I have checked all the lamps and all 6(2 front turn signals 4 tail lights) have both filaments in good working order.
Also, when I have my light switch turned to the middle position (parking light position), my instrument panel lights still work. I am starting to think that this issue is based in the parking light switch on top of the steering column.
Does anyone have information on the parking light switch? Or where this issue lies? Thank you.
Frank
Like you, I rely on the trip odo primarily anyway.
-juice
This time I tightened the cap, went through another tank fill-up, and in 5 days the light went out.
If I had done that the first time, I would not have gone and wasted a morning at the dealer's service center. I can assume I am OK, can't I, or should I take it in again anyway and have things checked out to be on the safe side?
Thanks,
Joe
If you ever get full service gas, like in NJ (it's law), then double-check the cap.
-juice
Jim
..Mike
..Mike
-mike