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lousy brake peformance / best practices for DIY brake job

I'd be grateful for any sage advice on a long standing brake puzzler. I can barely recall the last time I was happy wit...

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posted by subaru

14 comments posted 16yrs posted by subaru

95 Outback Legacy Vibration

Recently when I first accelerate the car it has a vibration but goes away once driving. Any ideas what it could be? Than...

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posted by jeff

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by jeff

Reader Review of the Week: 2010 Subaru Legacy

"Subaru Newbee" from Denver has been pleased with her Subaru purchase. The 2010 Legacy delivers in all the requisite ar...

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posted by sjmmail2000-247

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by sjmmail2000-247

Brake caliper lock pin torque

I'm replacing both rear disk brake pads in my 1992 legacy wagon. According to my Haynes manual, the rear brake caliper...

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posted by iw

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by iw

Noisy brakes --WTF?

Today I dropped off my '07 Subaru Outback Sport SE at the dealer because the rear brakes were making a grinding noise w...

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posted by dbirch

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by dbirch

Subaru Impreza WRX STi sedan should return in 2011

Our chat with Subaru left us sensing that the Japanese automaker is moving their lineup in a much more luxurious direct...

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posted by sjmmail2000-247

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by sjmmail2000-247

Forester Security System Malfunction

2002 Forester S Premium Security system and keyless entry is not working right. I've changed the battery in both remote...

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posted by rankandfile

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by rankandfile

PS Rack on OBW

00 OBW, on a scale of 1-5, how difficult is it to replace the steering rack w/o the use of an air wrench, a lift or gar...

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posted by noone

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by noone

97 Legacy wagon - very random check engine light

Is it possible to have it tested when the check engine light isn't on? Blasted thing comes on about once a month and tw...

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posted by ozzy.kopec

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by ozzy.kopec

Tires

GoodYear Comfortread tires on my 2001 Forester are nearing the end of their life. The car rocks and shakes - dealer tol...

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posted by some

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by some

99 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon Sunroof Seal Replacement

This one has me a bit torqued!! The seal on the rear of my sunroof is shot and the sunroof leaks pretty bad. I have to...

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posted by n3kf99

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by n3kf99

new forester mileage

does anyone know what new foresters atomatic get as far as actual mileage thanks vinny

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posted by vinnym0505

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by vinnym0505

Under cover

The under cover on my 2001 Forester gave me a little surprise today when changing the oil. One bolt sheared off at the...

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posted by chief_jim

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by chief_jim

Rapid inside shoulder wear after tire puncture

So I found a screw in my tire about 2 inches from the inside sidewall of the left rear tire. It seemed a bit strange bu...

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posted by y_p_w

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by y_p_w

92 Loyale engine knocks

My daughter owns a 92 Loyale. The engine knocks terribly at times (sounds like lifter knock) and then runs very quietly...

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posted by wa7u

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by wa7u