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Jon
Suggestions?
-Brian
-mike
The shaking at start up is normal. The Forester uses a large displacement 4-cylinder engine. Although it's got perfect first order balance, it'll still shake at start up.
I usually check my oil when the engine is cold and when I'm parked on a flat surface. A lot of factors can throw off the reading. Have you ruled all of the items out? Also, Subaru dipsticks can be tricky to read sometimes. You want to check both sides to make sure there is a nice flat bar going across the stick.
The static shock is a function of the tires. The best way to avoid, as I learned from Colin, is to grab the A-pillar before you step out.
Ken
-Brian
Len
That works to get both tires on one side off the ground, which is all I ever need since I rorate F<->R.
To change the oil I just drive up rhino ramps. I've lifted both rear tires by using the rear diffy as a jacking point.
Terry: you may have a bad engine mount. While it's not common I think Autoweek had one fail in their WRX. The big boxer does have a lot of rotating mass, though.
-juice
-mike
Expect stubborn bolts.
-juice
-Brian
Jim
Jim
I don't think I would buy that. If it was indeed to date, then SoA's data base would have been updated. Otherwise, why would you be receiving the recall notice.
-Dave
Thanks!
Patti
I'd thought that SoA's database would have picked up on the O2 sensor update. In Joe's case, it appears that it hasn't, that's why I questioned his dealer service response.
Cheers
-Dave
Jim
Patti
Patti: Thanks for weighing in on this. The Service Notice I received specified 2001-2002 Foresters, which covers my car. Why is my car not affected by the program?
Patti
Seeing the original problems resolved would be truly outstanding. I look forward to hearing from the Rep.
Joe
TIA,
Brett
-mike
Hope you have a reliable helper and don't let the reservoir run dry.8~)
Subaru bleeding sequence
1 front right
2 rear left
3 front left
4 right rear
Apparently, this has to do with the two fluid reservoirs.
From the 2000 Legacy/Outback service manual.
Thanks!
Patti
Just curious if anyone has had an exchange at the dealer.
-Dennis
How do they insure complete removal of the solvent? What is the long term effect on paper clutchs, seals and other 'soft' parts?
I seem to notice that mostly independent shops offer this service, while car dealers tend to do just 'drain & fill'. What is Subaru's & others official stance on doing this? Any warranty issues?
Steve
I've never heard of a solvent, but that's possible. I'll call up the local shop and ask.
They're a chain in NJ that I go to for tires and have been completely satisfied with the prices, work, customer service, etc.
The machines cost about $5,000 so that could be why dealers don't use them. I found a few machines by doing a search on Google (transmission fluid exchange in the search box).
-Dennis
I used to bleed furthest to closest to master cyl., but I've never had a car w/ ABS or 4-channel brakes. I've veeery careful about keeping the fluid level full, thanks to previous experience. When I think of all I did wrong to my first car, a '67 VW, it says a lot that it never let me down.
JFL, did you purchase the manuals from subaruparts.com? Do they help; full description, breakdowns, etc.?
Again, thanks to ALL who responded.
-Brett
-mike
-juice
As for detail, volume 1 had the brake bleeding sequence (surprise) but had no detail on changing pads. 8~(
Volume 7 does not show any outside mirrors at all!
Hope this helps,
Jim
Steve
Steve
I've never tried it and never will. But I just wanted to throw that out there in case that's what was being thought of-- I've never heard of using anything but ATF in an automatic tranny.
-Colin
Yes, the 'hydraulic lifter cure' of the '70's was basically ATF.
I need to stop by the quick change place ("Be Wise") and recheck that poster. I may have my wires crossed....
Steve
I also had the alignment checked, since it really never tracked straight since we got 'er. It would track straight if the wheel was held, but letting go would cause it to ever, ever so slightly drift to the left, even on right crowned roads. Rotating the tires helped a bit, air pressures were fine, but I finally gave in to get it checked. Talk about OCD - they noticed the slight off-ness it had and did a couple half turns on all 3 adjustments (tow, camber, thrust). Mind you, the tires have not shown any additional wear during this time either, hence my slacking on getting it checked.
We'll see how well it tracks this weekend; going to the Dells (3 hour drive).
-Brian
One other thing about the service-someone a while back was discussing the cost. My dealer, Flemington Subaru, charges $400 for the 30K service(this includes the use of a loaner for the day). I feel it is worth it since I have not done much work on cars before, and don't feel like experimenting on my Subie.
Thanks,
Mark
Though Redline makes different oils, and I've heard for Subies you are better off using a different one for the gearbox vs. the rear differential. Perhaps someone more familiar can elaborate.
-juice
Seems what I thought was OCD was really Obviously Confused Disorder. Our sube now tracks straight if you hold the wheel at least 2 degrees off center. As soon as you let go, it pulls left, even on right crowned roads. The very slight pull before yielded no additional wear on my tires (eyeball & penny measured), but I'm sure this recent alignment would wear the left sides quickly. ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!
I think it's time to take her to Liberty Subaru, in Libertyville, IL. I believe YellowbikeDon had previously mentioned they were excellent for service.
-Brian