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I to like trucks and stuff...but I love my Subaru. Just change the oil once and a while, get the timing belt done here and there, and change plugs and filters here and there and the car will treat you well

Find a nice mechanic who has a good reputation and has good prices. Everything should be fine then.

The car will have oil leaks...they are pretty cheap to get fixed. You got a good deal on the car. Having a new clutch installed will run you about $800 - $900 (in my experience). It might just need adjusted...so look into that before getting a new one. Good luck.

Anyone want to buy a used K&N off me :-P

When mine stopped working in my 96 Outback it was the little rubber thing on the clutch that presses the switch...so it thought the clutch was always engaged. I replaced EVERYTHING...then I felt like a dumbazz when I realized what it was.

What kind of condition are the pads in? Are they still flat and smooth, or did the crappy rotors put some gouges in them? If they are smooth and thick stuff, i'd use them again.

I am sure its just one thing and stuff won't continue to break. Take it to the dealer and have the door handle fixed. Good luck with the new car.

How will that help his problem :-P Don't yank by the wire...pull by the part on the plug.

You'd have to replace parts of the engine. The best bet would be to look for a wrecked car that has a turbo engine in it, and do a swap. The turbo makes a lot of heat and pressue...and a n/a engine might not take it very well.

Nothing is your fault. Fight with their insurance company if they try and give you BBV for the car...get what it would cost to REPLACE/FIX the car. If you continue to have any pain, go see a doctor. Most likely it is some bruises that will heal and all will be well. Good luck.

You might have better luck in the 'meet and greet' section.

I have a K&N...i've been thinking about going back to the OEM filter. This makes me want to do it even more.

it took me like 30 minutes. Remove the washer fluid tank. Plugs cost $2 each. The tool to gap them was like $2. Wires were $20. So it was under $30 for everything. I got NGK V-groove plugs (only thing they had in stock) and they work very well.

You can make anything fit... But will the engine take it without stuff being destroyed...

I don't think I like it :-/

Wow. That is really good. I think my best was 31MPG. Any tips or tricks? What kind of spark plugs are you running? :-P

For a fuel filter I always just go to Autozone or someplace and pick one up. Next time I might try OEM...but i've had good luck with the cheap ones.

Congrats. Good luck with the new one!

Lifetime on what? Pads made of some hard material that will DESTROY rotors? I'd only go with this if the rotors include a lifetime warenty, too, and any future parts and labor are totaly free.

If you don't do it yourself, it is reasonable. About $150 per wheel for pads, rotors and labor is what small shops usuly do it for (at least in my case) New pads for my Outback = $150. New rear rotors = $55 New front rotors = $110 Those are Subaru pads and basic rotors from Advance Auto Parts. So like $315 in parts for a good brake job with good parts... so is it worth that much extra for sketchy parts (is this a dealer or what?) and labor? ..and what does it being a Subaru and AWD have to do with anything? It is a bit heavy...so are a lot of cars...and they have to stop, too...

96 Outback (Manual, ej22) Its sluggish...needs a new timing belt and oil seals...rear struts are shot... But I love it. It runs beautifully and is a great cheap ride. I call it the 'OBW Speedwagon' :-P

I paid $144 for both front and back pads at the dealer for my 96 Outback. Not to bad...better than replacing pads every 10,000 miles :-x

Its ceramic.

Use Subaru pads...don't skimp on that...they are good pads and last a long time. Use some anti-squeel paste or whatever... its pretty simple...good luck!

I think my knock sensor was $22 at Autozone. It took about 3 minutes to install. Good luck!