August 2023

Fix for Subaru knocking sound over bumps, squeaking sound from stabilizer bushing Subaru has issued a service bulletin #05-88-21R to address a Subaru knocking sound, squeaking sound from the stabilizer bushings. The bulletin applies to the vehicles listed below. Subaru has made a design change to the front stabilizer bushings by enhancing the the bushing material to address the knocking and squealing sounds when driving on rough roads. Vehicles covered by Subaru service bulletin #05-88-21R 2014-22MY Forester 2013-21MY Crosstrek 2015-21MY WRX 2015-2019MY Legacy 2015-22MY Outback 2019-22MY Ascent 2017-22MY Impreza New … Read More
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Fix Subaru gas smell, oil smell in cabin Subaru has issued a service bulletin and new PCV hose assembly to address a problem where owners have a gas smell or hot oil smell in the cabin. The Subaru gas smell is described by owners as a hot rubber, raw fuel or hot oil type smell coming into the cabin. Cause of Subaru gas smell Subaru has determined thet the PCV hose assembly is the cause of the problem and has issued a redesigned PCV hose assembly for the vehicles listed … Read More
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New brake pads on old rotors — Can you reuse old rotors? It depends on the condition of the brake rotor. If the rotor has grooves, it should not be reused with new pads When road grit gets caught between the brake pad and rotor, it can score the rotor, causing deep grooves. Grooves in the rotor reduce braking force until the brake pads wears down to the point where it develops matching ridges. That can take thousands of miles of braking, during which you’ll have reduced braking. The same … Read More
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