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So far I only have a temporary fix in place as getting the wire from the engine area to an appropriate place in the cabin will take longer than the 15 minutes taken so far for the temp installation, but it will be done when I get a couple of hours to do the job.
Thanks again Steve.
Gordon
I realize it's your opinion; obviously, I don't share it. The mode dial provides a selection for 'defrost'. That's the mode I would select whenever any bothersome fog is developing on my glass that I want removed - otherwise, why provide that selection? When I instead select the 'foot' mode, I don't want any hot air blowing out of any dashtop outlets - especially when they provide no shutoff! Given that there is a specific 'defrost' setting, it is utterly illogical to do otherwise. Other cars I've owned had this figured out properly.
I'm delighted that you're apparently completely satisfied with this aspect of your Forester. I am not. Judging by a number of responses from other owners, neither are they.
-juice
Thanks - sorry about the handling!
Patti
Thanks!
Patti
Any winter tire suggestions? I'm mostly doing decently paved roads, so ice and slush grip is more important than going thru 12 inches of snow. Looked at TireRack...looks like $100/tire for most things. That price about right? I really didn't plan to spend $400+ right before Christmas, but these tires are not going to work here in NW PA. Help!
-Dan-
So, a couple weeks ago I decided to check the wiper. Sure enough, it was very well-designed with extremely fine adjustment teeth. I re-adjusted the arm and now it is set the way it should have been in the factory.
Now I have two smears - one at the old upward stop and one developing at the new upward stop. I always thought this was old wax build up from some trips to the car wash. I have it big time where the left wiper stops its upward swipe - large enough patch to make a squeaking noise. Iso. alcohol won't remove it, but I'm going to try the nail polish remover and/or the soft scrub/fine steel wool methods. Will report results...
Sure glad I have only little things to worry about when it comes to the 51K+ Beaner (knock on plastic wood)...
:-)
Ralph
BTW make sure the handbrake is off when you are removing them.
Cheers Pat.
-mike
If you don't ever want to change your tires get the Nokian WR (only etires.com seems to sell those on the internet but they will last much longer than the other 2 and you can run them in the summer whereas the others will have zero tread after a summer!).Got the WRs predecessor, the NRW on my Legacy now.
Unless you drive like a nut I wouldn't bother getting H rated winter tires like the Blizzak LM22 or the Pilot Alpin. Though they are much nicer on dry roads. Got the LM22 on my WRX. But then I do drive like a nut in that car! Or as I tell the better half, I don't speed, I just reach the speed limit rapidly!
The RE92s are awful in the snow after they have lost any tread.
Chuck
Well the system has been flushed and the coolant changed but I'll be darned if the check engine light didn't just come on. Everything seems to be running fine. Oh well! I think I'll drive it for a while and see what happens.
Phil
-Dan-
The worked fine with some ugly 7 spoke hubcaps. Not as ugly as naked black steelies thought!
-c
1- I use Mobil 1 exclusively but I have a hard time getting a good reading from the dip stick. I do my own oil changes and I always refill to approx 4.2 quarts of oil, including a Purolator oil filter. After I drive the car for a few days, I pull out the dipstick to check it. If the car has been sitting on a flat surface, the dipstick shows approx 1/2 inch of oil (1/2 inch from the tip/bottom of the diptsick). Oil covers the whole tip of the dipstick. This is before wiping it clean.
After I wipe it clean, I re-insert the dipstick all the way in and pull it out to check on it. Now the dipstick shows oil ONLY on the edges, a little less than before, less than 1/2 inch. I am not sure how to interpret this reading.
The car seems to run fine, no overheating/good temperature, no warning lights, ok mileage, etc.
When I change the oil, the catch pan has at least 4 qts of used oil.
Is anybody else having a hard time reading their dipsticks? Or is this dipstick not very well engineered or positioned?
Could I be really low on oil even though it doesn't 'feel' like it? Any input, suggestions?
2- The famous vent issues. I read from another poster about the not being able to direct the flow of air completely from defrost, upper body or feet. There is always residual air coming out from the other vents. Is there a fix for this?
3- My battery is showing some traces of fluid leakage on the outside. There are white sediment trails on the sides of the battery. Is the battery leaking or cracked? Are batteries cover under the 3/36 warranty?
4- I am also experiencing the smudge areas on the windshield visible only when the wipers are wet and make a pass. I did not notice this problem before.
Parts replaced previously under warranty:
1- Clutch has been replaced with the 'improved' one. No more buckling.
2- Left, exterior side mirror, gusset has been replaced. No more annoying and excessive wind noises while driving
My driving style and habits are pretty sedate. No burning rubber or jack rabbit starts.
Just for additional info. This is my second Subaru. Still have my first one, an 88 GL Wagon with the original clutch, engine, manual tranny. No problems aside from the regular maintenance issues.
Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions,
Eug
-L
Seems odd, usually the levels go down, not up. I had to add distilled water. The overspill dried to a white stain, as you describe.
-juice
Cheers Pat.
-juice
Craig
Chuck
And if you go to costco, wal-mart or crappy tire and then notice that the lip of your aluminum wheels are all chewed up-- well, you get what you pay for.
Buy a second set of wheels. Steel works for many older models, aluminum for newer or if you just want something nice. Those old Legacy turbo 15x6.5 wheels were great...
-Colin
Dan by all means get a second set of cheap steel rims and mount your winter tires permanently, apart from the fact that the rims could be permanently damaged the tires most certainly will sustain bead damage after being mounted and dismounted twice, you could probably pick rims up for around a hundred bucks.
You will probably spend close to that for one mount dismount including balancing.
Cheers Pat.
Actually, I called them and confirmed the prices for everything and sent them Subaru bucks for the parts as they are a dealer in Washington state. They had the lower prices on the west coast.
Jim
-Dan-
Craig
...and they fit nicely on our '02 Legacy L. :-)
Costco has mounted tires for us a couple of times, I've never noticed damage. And I would notice - I was the rims each time I rotate them. So a low price does not necessarily mean shoddy work.
-juice
I choose not to take the risk!
-c
One thing is all my tires are 60 series, i.e. not low profile. If I had a 40 or 45 series tire, I'd probably look for a specialist. In fact, some places even charge more if the tire is very low profile, because it's harder.
But...I wonder if they use better equipment, or if that is to pay for insurance, LOL!
-juice
Don't be surprised if your battery fails after a few more hours of driving.
John
-juice
-juice
Alland
Here's info I have for a '98 OB which takes 10 quarts which, maybe, might help.
The automatic transmission pan holds about 4.5 quarts of fluid. If you're draining from the pan, that's about what will come out. You'll get about another 4 to 5 quarts out if you flush the torque converter.
-Dave
Jon
DaveM
I have a 2001 LLBean. First Subaru and love it. I would like to change the cabin air filter myself, (behind the glove box?). And am looking for the how-to.
I am moderately handy, but don't ask my wife; she'll disagree!
Thanks, Dan
-Dennis
OK, I am officially fed up with my dealer. In addition to the letter I was planning regarding my poor dealer prep (scratch on dash, dirty razor blade on top of the car from scraping stickers off car, sticker still on the roof rails, small paint scratch on pass. door and an overall dirty car) I am livid about the followup acessories.
The sales manager gave me a due bill for additional parts (arm rest, rear diff protector, air filter) and told me I'd be called this week to arrange an appt. I called (after five business days) and they were clueless, then she said she'd leave a note for thh girl who writes the parts orders. No responsibility taken, no ownership of this issue taken by the sales manager.
And to top it off, I realized today that my sunroof rattles when it's open. Sounds like a loose wire above the rear passenger headliner. Anyone else have this problem?
I love my car, and feel I got a good deal, but this dealer's service sucks and the roof deal is just flat out annoying.
Are there any addresses at Subaru where a complaint can be filed that won't fall into a void? Thanks so much for your advice/opinions/knowledge.
Is it correct to assume that the battery should be covered in the initial bumper-to-bumper, 3/36 warranty period?
Note: I am also going to paste my original message, 2092, in the Sub Leg/OB Prob and Sol. board to see if anybody else can comment on the oil issue.
Thanks again,
Eug