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Subaru Service Program WVU-31

Justin Stobb June 22, 2011 35 Comments

I wanted to pass along some information that will affect a large number of vehicles, 5 years worth actually. Pretty much every NA (naturally aspirated) 4 cylinder model from 2006 to…

Some Thoughts On Oil change Intervals And Your Subaru

Justin Stobb June 15, 2011 11 Comments

We see all to often deal with the financial devastation incurred by a driver due to an engine failure brought on by lack of oil changes and low oil…

Some Subaru Fuel Economy Tips

Justin Stobb May 6, 2011 4 Comments

Whenever gas prices rise there is this instinct we seem to have to get mad. Corporations only react to the market place if we dont buy what they offer us, they…

Which Coolant is Right For My Subaru?

Justin Stobb May 3, 2011 104 Comments

This comes up a lot it seems, we are often directed to a forum link or told that a Subaru dealer is stating something different than what is in the…

Seattle Area Subaru Burnt Exhaust Valve

Justin Stobb April 25, 2011 54 Comments

A fairly common repair we have had to make to the 2004 and up Turbo charged 2.5l is a valve job as a result of one or more burnt valves,…

When should I Change Or Flush The Power Steering Fluid In My Subaru?

Justin Stobb April 19, 2011 24 Comments

When should I change or flush my Power Steering in my Subaru? One fluid that often goes neglected in a Subaru is the Power steering fluid, other than calling out…

AAA Battery Recycle Event In Seattle

Justin Stobb April 18, 2011 1 Comment

In Celebration of Earth Day, All Wheel Drive Auto as a AAA approved repair facility will be offering local Subaru owners that have a used “Lead Acid” Automotive type…

Another Subaru Timing Belt Idler Problem

Justin Stobb March 14, 2011 4 Comments

This is yet another Subaru that had a timing belt done at the Dealer, the only thing that was replaced was the belt and the tensioner, the rest were…

Subaru Service Seattle “Dropped” Exhaust Valve Guides Explained

Justin Stobb March 8, 2011 12 Comments

Here is a Quick Video I took today at the shop demonstrating what is known as “dropped” exhaust valve guides. The vehicle is a 2000 Subaru Outback with the…